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E-seminar: Examples of sampling approaches employed by the FSA: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/e-seminar-examples-of-sampling-approaches-employed-by-the-fsa?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3858c460-cb4f-40a7-96ff-336275ee7477&utm_content=weekly
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An e-seminar produced as part of the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis

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UK statement in response to events in South Korea, 14 December: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-statement-in-response-to-events-in-south-korea-14-december?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7a542690-8eeb-47f7-9a28-6a9bb5cd34fc&utm_content=weekly
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Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, has issued a statement in response to today’s events in South Korea.

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4:42pm, 14 December 2024

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Joint Statement on Syria, 14 December 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-syria-14-december-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=59d0f09c-a869-4936-afa4-3d8522c5477e&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by the governments of the USA, the Arab Contact Group on Syria, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the EU, and the UN Special Envoy for Syria on the margins of the Aqaba Joint Contact Group ministerial meeting on Syria.

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8:37pm, 14 December 2024

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£2 billion boost to growth as UK joins major trade group: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/2-billion-boost-to-growth-as-uk-joins-major-trade-group?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8680eef4-0e33-41e2-a547-6f9529e46b14&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has today officially joined CPTPP as a fully-fledged member, potentially boosting the UK economy by £2 billion a year in the long run.

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12:01am, 15 December 2024

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Planning proposals get Britain building and turn the tide on nature’s decline: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/planning-proposals-get-britain-building-and-turn-the-tide-on-natures-decline?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=54f5bd78-bcc9-4f99-a0ac-eaf5b5d756c1&utm_content=weekly
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A new approach to development and the environment will boost the number of homes being built

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12:51pm, 15 December 2024

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UK and Australia boost growth and defence partnership at summit in London: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-australia-boost-growth-and-defence-partnership-at-summit-in-london?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c10616ec-7536-48b9-8cde-69a8b3c89276&utm_content=weekly
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The UK and Australia will reinforce their economic and defence partnership and bolster co-operation on shared global challenges at this year’s AUKMIN meeting

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2:44pm, 15 December 2024

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UK announces £50m new support for vulnerable Syrians: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-50m-new-support-for-vulnerable-syrians?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8ad6a6ef-5d24-4ad8-99df-dfa864503c00&utm_content=weekly
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UK announces £50 million package of international aid to help the most vulnerable Syrians, including refugees across the region.

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5:00pm, 15 December 2024

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UK and Norway join forces to seize green industrial opportunities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-norway-join-forces-to-seize-green-industrial-opportunities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8c8be762-3ce7-4f58-9106-02dfda48ead6&utm_content=weekly
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Ambitious new Green Industrial Partnership will see enhanced cooperation across a range of sectors, including future clean energy innovations.  

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10:30pm, 15 December 2024

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A message to the private security industry for Christmas 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-message-to-the-private-security-industry-for-christmas-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3a4dab0a-1d35-4a93-ba4a-c64b8fe66b8d&utm_content=weekly
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A message from our Chair Heather Baily and our Chief Executive Michelle Russell.

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9:20am, 16 December 2024

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UK Science and Innovation Network in Japan: support for semiconductors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-science-and-innovation-network-in-japan-support-for-semiconductors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a2d23045-8935-4aa3-b1a9-e95aee70e1bb&utm_content=weekly
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A UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) impact story covering support for semiconductors in Japan.

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9:26am, 16 December 2024

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Appointments and reappointment of Parole Board members: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointments-and-reappointment-of-parole-board-members?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b322e755-848d-49a3-8a8b-c4a5c25be2d4&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State has approved the appointments of 78 Parole Board Members and the reappointment of one member.

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Longstanding weaknesses across SEND system impacting on young people’s transition to adulthood: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/longstanding-weaknesses-across-send-system-impacting-on-young-peoples-transition-to-adulthood?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=19e8d422-0521-4ed8-9432-10ded5f6fb3d&utm_content=weekly
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A report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) finds that local areas are working hard to improve support for young people with SEND, but systemic challenges are limiting their ability to prepare these young people for adulthood.

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9:30am, 16 December 2024

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Royal Mail remains based in UK in deal to bolster key services: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-mail-remains-based-in-uk-in-deal-to-bolster-key-services?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d1f45899-43c6-4e01-acf0-b85edda2a9d7&utm_content=weekly
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Government reaches legally binding agreement with EP Group that protects Royal Mail’s workers and key services whilst keeping it headquartered in the UK

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9:30am, 16 December 2024

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‘Devolution by default’ to create new era of local power: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/devolution-by-default-to-create-new-era-of-local-power?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=feb51d0c-d323-4334-acfe-517f3224a2c1&utm_content=weekly
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Landmark English Devolution White Paper set to unleash power from Whitehall back into local communities that know their areas best

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9:40am, 16 December 2024

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Appointment of Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury: 16 December 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-chairman-of-the-crown-nominations-commission-for-canterbury-16-december-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0b048491-8aac-4913-b728-6f0c96d2d142&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister has appointed The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL to be the Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury.

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10:00am, 16 December 2024

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UK amends international trade mark rules to allow partial replacement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-amends-international-trade-mark-rules-to-allow-partial-replacement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dcb578e5-c418-498e-a0ff-e4230fd58498&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has updated its trade mark legislation to allow for partial replacement of domestic trade marks with international registrations under the Madrid System.

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10:00am, 16 December 2024

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Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia: Rebecca Terzeon: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-zambia-rebecca-terzeon?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e7a2c85a-2971-472a-bea4-a8bf8a14f133&utm_content=weekly
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Ms Rebecca Terzeon has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr Nicholas Woolley. Ms Terzeon will take up her appointment during January 2025.

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10:00am, 16 December 2024

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Environment Agency casts its net out for fisheries improvement projects: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-casts-its-net-out-for-fisheries-improvement-projects?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=913d0d8d-9b51-4e66-8f53-c5244ce4bb64&utm_content=weekly
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Up to £820,000 is being made available to help projects protect and enhance their local fisheries.

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10:21am, 16 December 2024

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Wider services and support available to UK Armed Forces and Veterans: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wider-services-and-support-available-to-uk-armed-forces-and-veterans?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=375bcab9-4a4f-4fee-b82e-1e3d888bae20&utm_content=weekly
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Defence Business Services, on behalf of the MOD, is responsible for delivering a range of services and support for UK Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

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10:56am, 16 December 2024

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UK statement in response to BBC suspension in Niger, 16 December: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-statement-in-response-to-bbc-suspension-in-niger-16-december?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e7fe8323-7fcd-4fa9-b766-3cc6b417fa6f&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has issued a statement in response to the suspension of the BBC in Niger

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11:14am, 16 December 2024

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Andrew Hamilton reappointed as Expert Adviser on Restoration and Renewal: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/andrew-hamilton-reappointed-as-expert-adviser-on-restoration-and-renewal?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8204f4ca-c751-42bd-bb19-eea82eaaf63e&utm_content=weekly
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The Leader of the House of Commons has reappointed Mr Andrew Hamilton as her Expert Adviser on the Restoration and Renewal (R&R) of Parliament Programme.

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12:00pm, 16 December 2024

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Preferred candidate for HMCPSI Chief Inspector announced: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/preferred-candidate-for-hmcpsi-chief-inspector-announced?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e8d682d3-3e53-4eb7-867f-c86ed4c672a3&utm_content=weekly
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Anthony Rogers has been named as the preferred candidate to be the next Chief Inspector of His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI).

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12:05pm, 16 December 2024

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Huge increase in migration returns and illegal working arrests: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/huge-increase-in-migration-returns-and-illegal-working-arrests?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2f42d35f-b185-4f28-8c86-0627620a2550&utm_content=weekly
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The government is on track to deliver highest number of returns for 5 years as nearly 13,500 removed from the UK since election.

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12:21pm, 16 December 2024

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Malawi’s WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/malawis-wto-trade-policy-review-uk-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=312a1bd3-39ed-4f5d-a6d3-ccd621cdd8c3&utm_content=weekly
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Trade Policy Review of Malawi. Delivered by the UK on 9th October 2024.

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12:30pm, 16 December 2024

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UK sets out next steps to help decarbonise aviation sector: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sets-out-next-steps-to-help-decarbonise-aviation-sector?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dd694b24-6f10-40e3-b80d-79df0061e95d&utm_content=weekly
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Have your say on the proposal to implement the globally agreed international aviation carbon offsetting scheme (CORSIA) in the UK.

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12:35pm, 16 December 2024

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JET’s final deuterium-tritium results revealed one year on: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/jets-final-deuterium-tritium-results-revealed-one-year-on?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ceb89562-489e-4361-9909-d1751f5836fc&utm_content=weekly
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One year after the conclusion of JET’s final scientific experiments, crucial findings are emerging that will help advance future fusion machines.

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Chancellor commissions Spring Forecast on 26 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-commissions-spring-forecast-on-26-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f7aca26c-862b-4114-a0f2-d68b7838ef2c&utm_content=weekly
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves confirms the Spring forecast will take place on Wednesday 26 March.

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Red Sea dive boat accidents: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/red-sea-dive-boat-accidents?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b5011117-1958-4b1a-b045-8d26e6329b92&utm_content=weekly
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An update from the MAIB on accidents involving dive boats operating in the Red Sea.

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1:44pm, 16 December 2024

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Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Holocaust education, research and remembrance sector: Lord Pickles’ speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/conference-on-artificial-intelligence-in-the-holocaust-education-research-and-remembrance-sector-lord-pickles-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=18469fb8-1bc6-4944-a6b9-fa9a69b41083&utm_content=weekly
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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence on Holocaust education and remembrance.

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Launch of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance recommendations for teaching and learning about the Roma: Lord Pickles’ speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/launch-of-the-international-holocaust-remembrance-alliance-recommendations-for-teaching-and-learning-about-the-roma-lord-pickles-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=24572e7a-1ca3-4fe1-9d7f-58f0eabdaa94&utm_content=weekly
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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the launch of new teaching recommendations on the Roma.

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Closure of the Office for Local Government (Oflog): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-the-office-for-local-government-oflog?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bda3883b-38bf-4fc4-a112-f8ce5e6d41f0&utm_content=weekly
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A letter explaining the closure of the Office for Local Government (Oflog).

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Third international IHRA conference on the persecution and genocide of Roma during the Nazi era: Lord Pickles’ speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/third-international-ihra-conference-on-the-persecution-and-genocide-of-roma-during-the-nazi-era-lord-pickles-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4cd69d6d-f7db-4dec-8792-22f22e86c2b6&utm_content=weekly
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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about raising awareness and understanding of Roma agency and action during the period of Nazi persecution and in post-war Europe.

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Continued military cooperation between DPRK and Russia: G7 and partners’ joint statement, 16 December 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/continued-military-cooperation-between-dprk-and-russia-g7-and-partners-joint-statement-16-december-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9f82cbf6-203f-473a-a720-d9b525bdf8dc&utm_content=weekly
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A statement by the Foreign Ministers of the G7 and Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, on continued military cooperation between DPRK and Russia.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance London Plenary: speech by Faith Minister Lord Khan: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/international-holocaust-remembrance-alliance-london-plenary-speech-by-faith-minister-lord-khan?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ee1eea62-664a-4c97-95e9-eb6229e3e824&utm_content=weekly
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Faith Minister Lord Khan welcomed International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance delegates to London for the second plenary meeting of the UK’s presidency.

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Partnership brings realism to incident training: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/partnership-brings-realism-to-incident-training?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=30e51a06-b049-44eb-a6b6-831cb2e0b59b&utm_content=weekly
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The Mining Remediation Authority partners with West Nottinghamshire College to run a mock emergency.

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PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre  of Norway: 16 December 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-store-of-norway-16-december-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ca50e3e0-1802-4aa2-b5a4-86ad046ba30d&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Bergen, Norway, today to sign a new Strategic Partnership.

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Sea Fisheries Regulations updated: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sea-fisheries-regulations-updated?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5d7c1737-16a2-41ff-9dbd-0dc00e86d088&utm_content=weekly
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Fishers are being reminded that December 16 2024 marks the start of new regulations covering key species in English waters.

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Protected landscapes to be strengthened with new legislation and guidance to protect nature: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/protected-landscapes-to-be-strengthened-with-new-legislation-and-guidance-to-protect-nature?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3f255974-2444-449d-9acb-8645a4f97a8d&utm_content=weekly
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National Parks and National Landscapes empowered to deliver more for people and nature with new legislation pledged.

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The UK welcomes the new, inclusive, Libyan-led plan for a sustainable and prosperous future: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-welcomes-the-new-inclusive-libyan-led-plan-for-a-sustainable-and-prosperous-future-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f8a5081b-807e-4371-a00d-950b5fa099ae&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.

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Work to reduce metal mine pollution complete in Upper Teesdale: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/work-to-reduce-metal-mine-pollution-complete-in-upper-teesdale?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7a065cbc-a788-4d8d-b41c-9b1b0e111a58&utm_content=weekly
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The latest phase of an innovative £900,000 project to limit heavy metals polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale is complete.

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A very Merry Fishmas for South East anglers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-very-merry-fishmas-for-south-east-anglers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9d7e1785-3f92-4623-9f07-eab8debfd129&utm_content=weekly
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Annual stocking of 52,000 fish is a gift to SE anglers this Xmas. Presents of roach, barbel, chub, dace & native crucian carp delivered to local rivers.

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4:58pm, 16 December 2024

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Skills for growth top agenda for business leaders and government: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/skills-for-growth-top-agenda-for-business-leaders-and-government?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=376e1f25-4834-4db6-8837-0c1b0d2da5c2&utm_content=weekly
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Education Secretary and Business Secretary host call with business leaders from a range of key sectors to outline how the Plan for Change will deliver for them.

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Deputy Prime Minister’s speech on the Devolution White Paper: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/deputy-prime-ministers-speech-on-the-devolution-white-paper?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=032af38a-25b3-47cb-a532-4518bcaa5395&utm_content=weekly
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The Deputy Prime Minister spoke at the Devolution White Paper announcement during a visit to West Yorkshire.

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Leading American students win 36 places on Britain’s prestigious Marshall Scholarship program: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leading-american-students-win-36-places-on-britains-prestigious-marshall-scholarship-program?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1f00e4e7-5f90-44e4-8956-a57cf57ee2d5&utm_content=weekly
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The British Government today announced the 36 winners of 2025 Marshall Scholarships.

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‘Devolution Revolution’ forges ahead with more powers for Mayors : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/devolution-revolution-forges-ahead-with-more-powers-for-mayors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c1beeb9e-e6c5-48d1-977d-e84452b76dff&utm_content=weekly
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Raft of new powers will enable Mayors to drive economic growth, raise living standards and deliver better services across England,

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Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/russia-must-cease-its-reckless-attacks-on-ukraines-energy-infrastructure-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b0bee86-57c0-471c-b21c-152534c37f6f&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

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Defence tech start up opens UK headquarters in boost for industry: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-tech-start-up-opens-uk-headquarters-in-boost-for-industry?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=053aac49-1fdc-4827-afca-456215dc4100&utm_content=weekly
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An Estonian tech start up manufacturing low-cost air defence missiles is expected to open a new UK headquarters, delivering on the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change.

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Statement on Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-australia-uk-ministerial-consultations-aukmin?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5915a4a0-88c3-4316-b4da-eefb948d8271&utm_content=weekly
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Statement follows 16 December 2024 AUKMIN meeting between the UK Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary and the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence.

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Legislation breaks down barriers to opportunity for all children: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/legislation-breaks-down-barriers-to-opportunity-for-all-children?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=76166fc8-ea43-4eb4-b515-8f016a1e7a4c&utm_content=weekly
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced to Parliament today, putting children’s interests at the heart of government policy.

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Water companies to be forced to double compensation for failures: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/water-companies-to-be-forced-to-double-compensation-for-failures?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=da930f5b-8140-4799-8913-c060f527b13d&utm_content=weekly
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Government acts decisively to force water companies to double the compensation paid to customers and businesses for service failures. 

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Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to boost growth and living standards: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-industrial-strategy-advisory-council-to-boost-growth-and-living-standards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1037a144-97f0-4216-bf90-fd44a1e99014&utm_content=weekly
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The government has announced the members of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, as the government looks to deliver long-term growth in key sectors.

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Independent review to ensure access to high quality arts and culture in every region: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/independent-review-to-ensure-access-to-high-quality-arts-and-culture-in-every-region?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dfa9cde4-b046-44db-b379-1b35939971a3&utm_content=weekly
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces a new independent review of Arts Council England will launch in the new year

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Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-buys-back-36347-military-homes-to-improve-housing-for-forces-families-and-save-taxpayers-billions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=db1cbe77-5a43-4c79-9b3d-72d5bab6aac7&utm_content=weekly
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A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed by the government.

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New records detail how AI helps government make quick, accurate decisions to boost trade, speed up responses and more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-records-detail-how-ai-helps-government-make-quick-accurate-decisions-to-boost-trade-speed-up-responses-and-more?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0095ee16-4b6c-4825-a3d3-4fa4833f663f&utm_content=weekly
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New records reveal how algorithmic tools are being used in public services to enhance citizen support, enable quick and accurate decision-making, and drive technological improvements in critical government services.

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Independent investigation into Capture: government response: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-investigation-into-capture-government-response?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=08389515-72c5-44f6-b5bb-9fd1c92360b6&utm_content=weekly
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This page summarises the main themes of the Kroll report. It outlines UK government views on the evidence and sets out the government’s next steps.

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Capture victims to receive redress: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/capture-victims-to-receive-redress?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8414550e-c1b0-4f57-a9cc-b12639ffce4d&utm_content=weekly
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Government publishes its response to the independent Kroll report on Capture software.

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Ofsted publishes autumn school inspector training materials: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-publishes-autumn-school-inspector-training-materials?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=13ea7656-48c8-4d4a-a6e7-e3d6cc0eb7d3&utm_content=weekly
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Ofsted has today published 3 additional recordings of school inspector training materials, following on from the first collection published earlier this term.

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Statistics on business floorspace: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statistics-on-business-floorspace?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8c6977fe-6ee0-4d36-bb01-ed7b1b7b0196&utm_content=weekly
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We’re asking for your views on how we share some of our statistics.

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Embedded science and technology experts shape future air systems: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/embedded-science-and-technology-experts-shape-future-air-systems?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=38e02460-5205-43f0-9183-e70f1743f8e1&utm_content=weekly
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Dstl scientists work in partnership with the UK armed forces and industry to ensure that future warfighters have the best air combat capability.

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Environment Agency publishes major update to national flood and coastal erosion risk assessment: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-publishes-major-update-to-national-flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-assessment?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1d79951d-bd9a-40c7-9fcb-a79c59c67707&utm_content=weekly
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Data shows 6.3 million properties in England in areas at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water

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UKHSA recommends simple steps to avoid winter bugs this festive season: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-recommends-simple-steps-to-avoid-winter-bugs-this-festive-season?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=628b29c2-0096-41f1-8b81-f4eb3c79390c&utm_content=weekly
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UKHSA urges vaccinations, handwashing, and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health.

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UK consults on proposals to give creative industries and AI developers clarity over copyright laws: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-consults-on-proposals-to-give-creative-industries-and-ai-developers-clarity-over-copyright-laws?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a96c8ea2-c315-4647-8d0d-53648f61321b&utm_content=weekly
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This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.

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Security guard convicted of licence fraud: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/security-guard-convicted-of-licence-fraud?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f3b2f138-bb86-49f3-b119-3dd3f1b40135&utm_content=weekly
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A London man has been convicted after allowing somebody else to use his Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.

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Rolls-Royce’s Edward Prince to join UK Export Finance Executive Team: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rolls-royces-edward-prince-to-join-uk-export-finance-executive-team?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ddcf5632-a7d3-4486-b377-4ca8373292ef&utm_content=weekly
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UK Export Finance has appointed Edward Prince as its Director of Large Corporates & International.

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Prime Minister announces new sanctions and £35 million of emergency support for Ukraine as Russia continues to attack critical national infrastructure: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-sanctions-and-35-million-of-emergency-support-for-ukraine-as-russia-continues-to-attack-critical-national-infrastructure?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bdc8905e-2a3c-47a8-bcc7-8334251e0d06&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has provided £35 million of emergency support to help Ukraine repair its energy grid and support the most vulnerable through a third winter of war, the Prime Minister has announced today.

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PM meeting with Prime Minister Michal of Estonia: 17 December 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-michal-of-estonia-17-december-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ede6d046-c783-415f-a67a-14063ac3c3c9&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Kristen Michal ahead of the Joint Expeditionary Force summit in Tallin this morning.

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Government response to Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) report : https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-parliamentary-and-health-service-ombudsman-phso-report?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e6ea7967-d420-4e97-92dc-c28e9154d340&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall delivered a speech to Parliament to outline the response to the PHSO State Pension age communication investigation.

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New controls on sheep and goat products to protect against peste des petits ruminants (PPR): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-controls-on-sheep-and-goat-products-to-protect-against-peste-des-petits-ruminants-ppr?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b2ca63e2-9a15-4749-a50c-83460242786a&utm_content=weekly
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Strict new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, have been announced.

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This has been updated to reflect that as from 18 December 2024, commercially produced and packaged sheep and goat milk and milk products are not permitted from Bulgaria following an outbreak of PPR in Bulgaria in November 2024.

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Response to PHSO report on communication of changes to women’s State Pension age: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/response-to-phso-report-on-communication-of-changes-to-womens-state-pension-age?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=295694ea-4ad3-45c0-b4c0-d6df7f6d0801&utm_content=weekly
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Following careful consideration of the PHSO’s report into how changes to the State Pension Age were communicated, the Government has accepted the Ombudsman’s finding of maladministration and has apologised for there being a 28-month delay in writing to 1950s-born women.

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Ukrainian cherub to be official Scotland Office card: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukrainian-cherub-to-be-official-scotland-office-card?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=71ba9daf-786d-42dd-b6da-e64efe77e8be&utm_content=weekly
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Scottish Secretary chooses Ukrainian schoolgirl’s artwork for Christmas card

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New non-executive director at Government Actuary’s Department: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-non-executive-director-at-government-actuarys-department?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=74284ac8-b3fe-48fa-b697-50b6817343c8&utm_content=weekly
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Barrister Liz Thornhill has been announced as a new non-executive director at the Government Actuary’s Department.

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Update about New Towns Taskforce membership: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-about-new-towns-taskforce-membership?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9fc61854-d384-4d5a-8174-9ff1de64965a&utm_content=weekly
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Lyn Garner has today (17 December 2024) been appointed to the New Towns Taskforce. She will replace Eamonn Boylan who will stand down from the Taskforce ahead of starting his new role as interim Chief Executive of Homes England in January 2025.

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London Luton Airport: development consent decision extension to 3 April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/london-luton-airport-development-consent-decision-extension-to-3-april-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c39ce8f0-f435-4591-b903-26fce359b585&utm_content=weekly
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The application decision deadline is extended to 3 April 2025.

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Billion pound funding boost for police to keep streets safe: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/billion-pound-funding-boost-for-police-to-keep-streets-safe?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab5de095-431a-46d9-a009-df8e755acabf&utm_content=weekly
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