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Prime Minister’s letter to ParalympicsGB: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-ministers-letter-to-paralympicsgb?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cef1da48-6e58-478e-b9f2-ab54d92c807b&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s letter to ParalympicsGB ahead of Paralympic Games in Paris.

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Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships is now open to apply: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/applications-for-the-uk-governments-chevening-scholarships-is-now-open-to-apply?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=143510e0-4cac-42a2-af7d-200e4f50fb7e&utm_content=weekly
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UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships applications for next cohort (2025/26) open until 5 November 2024.

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5:24am, 26 August 2024

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Signal boost for bank holiday ramblers as UK government’s 4G rollout picks up pace in Great British countryside: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/signal-boost-for-bank-holiday-ramblers-as-uk-governments-4g-rollout-picks-up-pace-in-great-british-countryside?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b44287e-37bd-4205-9271-534b7b6df9b9&utm_content=weekly
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Dozens of UK tourist hotspots to get faster, more reliable mobile coverage across the Great British countryside this bank holiday.

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9:00am, 26 August 2024

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Russia’s efforts to erase Ukrainian identity and culture will fail: UK statement to the OSCE: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/russias-efforts-to-erase-ukrainian-identity-and-culture-will-fail-uk-statement-to-the-osce?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4fbf31d8-5cc7-42d5-ad83-d514dc72f6df&utm_content=weekly
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Ambassador Holland marks Ukraine’s Independence Day and condemns Russia’s efforts to eradicate Ukrainian identity through its illegal war of aggression.

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3:37pm, 26 August 2024

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Medical drone delivery trials revolutionising the skies in Scotland: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/medical-drone-delivery-trials-revolutionising-the-skies-in-scotland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eb5f3200-9ebb-4486-ba5d-b8ac3409be22&utm_content=weekly
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Successful trials demonstrate what the next era of aviation can look like.

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7:00am, 27 August 2024

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Notification letter: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notification-letter-to-the-biometrics-commissioner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a22e7b0a-95c7-4248-aeda-df199f9f3042&utm_content=weekly
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This document is a sample version of the letter which should be sent by the responsible chief officer of police.

Change made:
Updated the Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner address.

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9:21am, 27 August 2024

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UK launches Chevening ASEAN Scholarship to empower future leaders: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-launches-chevening-asean-scholarship-to-empower-future-leaders?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=544bfc9d-7a63-49f5-b538-7e60e115feb1&utm_content=weekly
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The expansion of this scholarship scheme is aimed at nurturing future leaders from ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste.

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9:49am, 27 August 2024

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Appointment of Suffragan Bishop of Wolverhampton: 27 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-suffragan-bishop-of-wolverhampton-27-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=41ec81bf-1b79-46da-bfa6-56d673590ec3&utm_content=weekly
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The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Dr Timothy Wambunya to the Suffragan See of Wolverhampton in the Diocese of Lichfield.

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10:00am, 27 August 2024

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Anniversary Statement: ATR 42-500, G-LMRC, 27 August 2022: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/anniversary-statement-atr-42-500-g-lmrc-27-august-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5beef0ec-32ee-48c8-9055-d9c02e9db131&utm_content=weekly
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Loss of multiple flight deck displays, during climb 14 nm north-east of Aberdeen Airport, 27 August 2022

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10:00am, 27 August 2024

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UKVI launches Super Priority Visa (SPV) service in Hong Kong: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukvi-launches-super-priority-visa-spv-service-in-hong-kong?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dd958e03-a90e-4fc2-b286-75e41c4a6b06&utm_content=weekly
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Customers applying for a UK visa in Hong Kong will now have the option of paying to get a faster decision on their application.

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10:00am, 27 August 2024

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Need to register for Self Assessment? Top 5 myths – debunked: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/need-to-register-for-self-assessment-top-5-myths-debunked?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7427dc7a-9f18-4679-aa0d-cd57321c408c&utm_content=weekly
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HMRC clarifies some common myths about Self Assessment tax returns.

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10:30am, 27 August 2024

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TRA recommends increasing duties on bus and lorry tyres: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tra-recommends-increasing-duties-on-bus-and-lorry-tyres?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ae4567bf-5753-4cb5-84db-d0072162ffd5&utm_content=weekly
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The TRA has recommended raising duties on bus and lorry tyres from China to protect the UK’s tyre retreading industry from injury.

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10:59am, 27 August 2024

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Ammar: complex military terrain autonomy: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/ammar-complex-military-terrain-autonomy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=03071578-f163-47ef-aec9-3b9ffe6904bb&utm_content=weekly
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Recognising the transformative potential of AI and autonomy, Dstl has funded a PhD student in the USA to conduct cutting-edge research in this field.

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11:11am, 27 August 2024

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Egg labelling requirements amended to support industry through bird flu outbreaks: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/egg-labelling-requirements-amended-to-support-industry-through-bird-flu-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7c5fb4b5-e5be-42ba-8207-a24a44740c9b&utm_content=weekly
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Producers and packers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during mandatory bird flu housing measures. The move will reduce cost pressures on egg producers and packers and boost supply chains.

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11:15am, 27 August 2024

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New wild bird sampling project to improve understanding of bird flu infections: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-wild-bird-sampling-project-to-improve-understanding-of-bird-flu-infections?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fc9e3e4b-4d61-4893-a0ff-d15eb8b799bf&utm_content=weekly
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Animal and Plant Health Agency leading £2.3 million project to fill knowledge gaps on avian influenza disease status, transmission and risks to mammals.

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11:19am, 27 August 2024

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New Line Management Standards now among top training tools: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-line-management-standards-now-among-top-training-tools?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3bb245fb-3b9f-4505-9bf4-9816a268a433&utm_content=weekly
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More civil servants are doing the Line manager Induction Programme too.

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12:14pm, 27 August 2024

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Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, Embarks on 1st Visit to Africa: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-for-africa-lord-collins-embarks-on-1st-visit-to-africa?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=775d33e3-d877-46c3-83e0-48e27076c178&utm_content=weekly
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This visit underscores the UK’s dedication to fostering peace, prosperity, and sustainable development in collaboration with Angola.

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12:16pm, 27 August 2024

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Government pledges new support to prepare for EU border checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-pledges-new-support-to-prepare-for-eu-border-checks?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=97f9342f-83bb-4a75-96cd-b806204d1bf3&utm_content=weekly
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£10.5 million to prepare the Port of Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel for the upcoming EU digital border system.

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12:30pm, 27 August 2024

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Certification Officer: Announcements: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d5e5fc5b-21ef-428b-a8e2-0d3953305dfd&utm_content=weekly
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General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer

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New decisions issued by the Certification Officer: Hensby v GMB and Burley v GMB

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1:12pm, 27 August 2024

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New full-fibre network ‘enhancing ability to respond to emergencies’ : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-full-fibre-network-enhancing-ability-to-respond-to-emergencies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=56c26897-a89d-4cd0-b5f7-e6d5c36b473f&utm_content=weekly
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A new communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites is now operational, ensuring HM Coastguard’s effective emergency response continues across the UK.  

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1:33pm, 27 August 2024

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New AI data centre being enabled by Coal Authority permits: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-ai-data-centre-being-enabled-by-coal-authority-permits?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=35e827de-b630-426e-bfa7-0041e3350390&utm_content=weekly
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The Coal Authority’s permitting team have been supporting the development of a new AI data centre being built in Cambois, North East England.

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2:09pm, 27 August 2024

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Keir Starmer’s speech on fixing the foundations of our country: 27 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/keir-starmers-speech-on-fixing-the-foundations-of-our-country-27-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b7ed4f46-5f02-4fa7-ad60-5ea8dd1519e0&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech in the Downing Street garden today on fixing the foundations of our country.

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2:45pm, 27 August 2024

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UK announces new climate funding for Pacific as Minister visits New Zealand and Tonga: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-new-climate-funding-for-pacific-as-minister-visits-new-zealand-and-tonga?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7a915b34-aa45-464c-923a-752e14eb38fd&utm_content=weekly
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Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West will announce £12.9 million in new climate funding on her first overseas visit.

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2:48pm, 27 August 2024

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Hundreds of rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-rogue-employers-targeted-in-illegal-working-crackdown?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=141fab13-a736-491b-b382-c9768742dc79&utm_content=weekly
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Hundreds of rogue employers across the UK have been targeted by the Home Office during a nationwide weeklong intensive operation into illegal working.

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2:48pm, 27 August 2024

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Sensing success: £2 million in contracts awarded to fund remote sensing technologies: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sensing-success-2-million-in-contracts-awarded-to-fund-remote-sensing-technologies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=041daabb-ff79-4625-9964-942bde8f5d47&utm_content=weekly
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Four innovative organisations have been awarded funding to develop cutting edge remote sensing innovations for defence, security and nuclear decommissioning applications.

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2:56pm, 27 August 2024

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The AAIB has sent a team to Worcestershire: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-aaib-has-sent-a-team-to-worcestershire?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=88567999-4b5a-4d27-82d8-e62625d3aefc&utm_content=weekly
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An investigation has begun into a light aircraft accident which occurred on 27 August

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Kickstarting economic growth in Cambridge: Letter from the Housing Minister to local leaders in Greater Cambridge: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstarting-economic-growth-in-cambridge-letter-from-the-housing-minister-to-local-leaders-in-greater-cambridge?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a7e48a82-e24e-46c0-927d-7fd4cd178238&utm_content=weekly
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The Housing Minister has written to local leaders in Greater Cambridge on the vital role of the area in kickstarting economic growth.

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5:09pm, 27 August 2024

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PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 27 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-of-bahrain-27-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=abc2ae68-95f0-4e4a-aa56-8820abdde9d2&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain, to Downing Street today.

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Biodiverse Landscapes Fund starts activities in Moskitia: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biodiverse-landscapes-fund-starts-activities-in-moskitia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a5d8fecd-8794-4de9-b03d-339b6a3452ad&utm_content=weekly
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The British Ambassador to Honduras, Nick Whittingham, visits projects which are helping communities to preserve ecosystems and tackle forest fires while reducing poverty.

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8:50pm, 27 August 2024

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Prime Minister to drive UK growth on European visits as he launches major German partnership: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-to-drive-uk-growth-on-european-visits-as-he-launches-major-german-partnership?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=64dba48e-9b0d-4b9e-bcec-637e2beb7534&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister will drive forward UK economic growth in Berlin and Paris this week, as he puts delivering for the British people at the top of his international agenda.

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10:30pm, 27 August 2024

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Fuel poverty has not fallen ‘to any meaningful extent’ in 5 years: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fuel-poverty-has-not-fallen-to-any-meaningful-extent-in-5-years?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=008614ee-6fec-4dba-add2-6df2e71def57&utm_content=weekly
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Fuel poverty has flatlined says the Committee on Fuel Poverty – current policies to reduce fuel poverty have not continued a downward trajectory in fuel poor households.

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12:01am, 28 August 2024

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Teachers to get more trustworthy AI tech as generative tools learn from new bank of lesson plans and curriculums, helping them mark homework and save time: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/teachers-to-get-more-trustworthy-ai-tech-as-generative-tools-learn-from-new-bank-of-lesson-plans-and-curriculums-helping-them-mark-homework-and-save?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cc889a70-2443-43b9-9451-495e96ebad0d&utm_content=weekly
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The UK government announced a new project today that will enhance AI’s ability to assist teachers in marking work and planning lessons.

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Published response to the public consultation on residues surveillance charges: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/published-response-to-the-public-consultation-on-residues-surveillance-charges?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aed5dd1e-e6f5-400e-a2b7-f1f206f92e28&utm_content=weekly
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Summary of responses and government response to the consultation on revised charges for the National Residues Control Programme.

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8:50am, 28 August 2024

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CRM7 replacement service launch: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/crm7-replacement-service-launch?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=25c14736-491a-4c21-bab1-d770574df9ba&utm_content=weekly
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The new ’Claim a non-standard magistrates’ court payment’ service has been launched

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9:01am, 28 August 2024

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Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant for Tweeddale: 28 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-lord-lieutenant-for-tweeddale-28-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0598626a-593b-4a4f-ac4e-34c0b24e54fa&utm_content=weekly
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The King has been pleased to appoint Ms Catherine Maxwell Stuart DL as His Lord-Lieutenant for Tweeddale.

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10:00am, 28 August 2024

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Scottish Secretary responds to GDP for June 2024 and Q2, 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scottish-secretary-responds-to-gdp-for-june-2024-and-q2-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eb752c53-54f8-4dde-9e34-fa7c7c86497f&utm_content=weekly
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Ian Murray underlines government mission for growth, with Scotland playing a critical part in rebuilding UK economy

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10:32am, 28 August 2024

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UK High Commissioner opens 6th Africa regional security conference: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-high-commissioner-opens-6th-africa-regional-security-conference?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a12b69cd-fd03-4079-b06a-b24040999447&utm_content=weekly
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High Commissioner Neil Wigan opened the conference on counter-improvised explosive devices bringing together security experts from the continent.

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10:47am, 28 August 2024

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UK secures £400 million investment to boost clinical trials: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-secures-400-million-investment-to-boost-clinical-trials?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aa41ba68-afae-4df3-b352-ff7eab9876c2&utm_content=weekly
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World-first public-private collaboration launched to kickstart economic growth and build an NHS fit for the future.

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11:04am, 28 August 2024

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Prime Minister’s conference speech in Berlin: 28 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-conference-speech-in-berlin-28-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7bdeaff4-f3d5-47d4-8540-fd5f7f7ae294&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s remarks at his press conference with Chancellor Scholz in Germany.

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12:19pm, 28 August 2024

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Setting new standards in nuclear engineering: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/setting-new-standards-in-nuclear-engineering?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=675bc57f-787c-4037-ba0f-1c3043d1ce9b&utm_content=weekly
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A unique cross-sector collaboration has created an improved approach to the design and build of a key component in the nuclear industry.

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1:00pm, 28 August 2024

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British High Commission Security Manager awarded honorary MBE: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-high-commission-security-manager-awarded-honorary-mbe?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4fd21c85-21e1-4ad8-889a-8ff64aa4eecf&utm_content=weekly
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Captain Shakeel ur Rehman MBE, formerly of the Pakistan Army, has been awarded an honorary MBE for Services to UK-Pakistan Relations.

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1:09pm, 28 August 2024

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Joint declaration on deepening and enhancing UK-Germany relations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-declaration-on-deepening-and-enhancing-uk-germany-relations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fb622d62-f99b-4bed-8d96-6b2fe7192e52&utm_content=weekly
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Joint declaration between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Scholz on deepening and enhancing UK-Germany relations.

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ESFA Update: 28 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esfa-update-28-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1bea9f97-b3b2-4942-a2f4-39850a63700c&utm_content=weekly
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Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers.

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47 Ghanaians set off to the UK on fully funded UK Government Scholarships: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/47-ghanaians-set-off-to-the-uk-on-fully-funded-uk-government-scholarships?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2fa0f725-8ded-47e4-9f2b-b55388b2d3f9&utm_content=weekly
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British High Commission Accra bids farewell to 17 Chevening Scholarship and 30 Commonwealth Scholarship winners.

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Consultation opens on proposals for former Manchester retail park: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/consultation-opens-on-proposals-for-former-manchester-retail-park?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1504ba33-f136-4360-9495-78ae543657e6&utm_content=weekly
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Manchester City Council and the Government Property Agency (GPA) have opened a joint consultation around emerging plans for the former retail site.

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UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on Libya: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-56-uk-statement-on-libya?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c5ef72ec-8858-43c3-9e15-c1e323833847&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner’s report on technical cooperation in Colombia. Delivered in Geneva on 8 July 2024.

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UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement for UPR Adoption of Mauritius: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-56-uk-statement-for-upr-adoption-of-mauritius?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=32bc9a85-6903-4498-92d3-fdb4683b19bc&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for Universal Periodic Review Adoption of the Republic of Mauritius.

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Minister Morgan’s GEIS Speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-morgans-geis-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=85512386-bb37-4365-94f5-ead1f427244d&utm_content=weekly
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Minister Morgan’s speech made at the Global Education and Innovation Summit in the Republic of Korea

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UNIFIL is vital for calming the situation on the Blue Line: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/unifil-is-vital-for-calming-the-situation-on-the-blue-line-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c5c8588d-c290-4975-9c9e-33ede0b87e77&utm_content=weekly
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UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the Security Council vote to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

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Telford company makes £66,000 contribution to wildlife trust: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/telford-company-makes-66000-contribution-to-wildlife-trust?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=764d5fda-2dde-4430-b31a-d65e4b13b01e&utm_content=weekly
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Rosewood Pet Products has made a financial contribution of £66,149.57 to a local charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations.

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Privy Council appointments: 28 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/privy-council-appointments-28-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8648121b-facc-4b81-b037-672a40d5b41d&utm_content=weekly
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The King has approved the following new appointments to His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

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The Assad regime must end its subjugation of the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-assad-regime-must-end-its-subjugation-of-the-syrian-people-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fcb3e60e-af1d-4255-ad10-1dd29cdcce89&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 Syria.

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Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are becoming more cowardly: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/russias-attacks-on-ukraine-are-becoming-more-cowardly-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=108f848a-1da1-4697-8f29-6842d1181983&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 Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure.

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New Homes Accelerator to unblock thousands of new homes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-homes-accelerator-to-unblock-thousands-of-new-homes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ce1136b7-e172-4ddf-b4a3-1d9737b24b5d&utm_content=weekly
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A new expert group will speed up delivery of stalled housing sites, supporting plans to boost economic growth and deliver 1.5 million homes.

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Certainty for oil and gas industry in light of landmark ruling: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/certainty-for-oil-and-gas-industry-in-light-of-landmark-ruling?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0e7fc972-f78b-4e95-ae62-a1c59f2f913f&utm_content=weekly
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Government announces plans for new environmental guidance for oil and gas firms as the North Sea transitions to its clean energy future. 

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Oil and gas: OPRED communications: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4dc8aaec-8817-4c64-bdb7-bc64f4d101f4&utm_content=weekly
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Published communications issued to stakeholders relating to regulation of environmental and decommissioning activity for UK offshore oil and gas operations.

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Statement on the implications of the Finch Supreme Court judgment for Environmental Impact Assessments

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Completion of Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/completion-of-lydd-ranges-sea-defence-scheme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8f05dd20-7346-4565-9310-e15e18f19923&utm_content=weekly
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Lydd and Romney Marsh better protected from flooding for the next 25 years. £40 million project on MoD firing range defences completed inside 4-years

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John McFall flies the flag for space and sport at Paralympics: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/john-mcfall-flies-the-flag-for-space-and-sport-at-paralympics?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=76d7e1cd-af44-4320-9e29-07a375f1d016&utm_content=weekly
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John McFall, a member of the ESA astronaut reserve, took part in the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris yesterday evening.

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UK to join CPTPP by 15 December: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-join-cptpp-by-15-december?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3cf3290b-be0d-422d-835b-3172aa692db9&utm_content=weekly
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Following Peru’s ratification of our deal to join the bloc, the agreement will now officially enter into force by 15 December 2024.

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Statement from the Secretary of State on consulting with victims, survivors and families on the Legacy Act: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-on-consulting-with-victims-survivors-and-families-on-the-legacy-act?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=89ff244d-e375-4929-9e49-285dcc922b6c&utm_content=weekly
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The statement follows the meetings held with the South East Fermanagh Foundation, and the Victims and Survivors Forum in Belfast.

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Environment Agency investigation sees three individuals convicted for dumping 26,000 tonnes of illegal waste: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-investigation-sees-three-individuals-convicted-for-dumping-26000-tonnes-of-illegal-waste?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9f288e83-e370-4e32-ab6f-b7584b27401a&utm_content=weekly
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Three prosecuted for large-scale illegal waste dumps across country as part of Environment Agency-led Operation Cesium

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Advice on decarbonising the power sector by 2030: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-on-decarbonising-the-power-sector-by-2030?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a14827a0-5c5c-4a27-a0fd-4601814f2cef&utm_content=weekly
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Joint letter from Secretary of State and Chris Stark to Fintan Slye, Director of the Electricity System Operator, requesting advice on decarbonising the power sector by 2030.

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IPO introduces statements of grant for international designs: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ipo-introduces-statements-of-grant-for-international-designs?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=27a3b7e7-b74d-466e-8d4c-657b8c125776&utm_content=weekly
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Statements provide evidence and faster certainty that an international design registration has been accepted.

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2,000 oysters reintroduced into the Solent to boost biodiversity and improve water quality: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/2000-oysters-reintroduced-into-the-solent-to-boost-biodiversity-and-improve-water-quality?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=07f50847-71b3-4e6a-82e4-310e278ded7b&utm_content=weekly
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The Royal Navy is helping to reintroduce oysters to the Solent after nearly half a century thanks to a unique project opposite Portsmouth Naval Base.

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CMA closes ESS case following developments in the market: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-closes-ess-case-following-developments-in-the-market?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2005259b-7547-4996-9a8e-9b1f78db83bb&utm_content=weekly
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The CMA has closed its investigation into education software firm ESS after developments in the market meant its intervention is not currently needed.

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Fixing unsafe buildings must be faster, Deputy Prime Minister tells roundtable of regulators and partners: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fixing-unsafe-buildings-must-be-faster-deputy-prime-minister-tells-roundtable-of-regulators-and-partners?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=92484e73-4a9e-422b-8901-4e8527467f87&utm_content=weekly
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The Deputy Prime Minister and Building Safety Minister Rushanara Ali have set out clear expectations to increase the pace of remediating unsafe buildings.

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Artwork from Scotland and the North East to be showcased in buildings around the world: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/artwork-from-scotland-and-the-north-east-to-be-showcased-in-buildings-around-the-world?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=27d7c452-c1bd-4532-862d-3ea181e1e45e&utm_content=weekly
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Government Art Collection acquires more than 20 new works of art from Scotland and the North East

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Regulator investigates North London heritage charity: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regulator-investigates-north-london-heritage-charity?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=abfcc1b9-67b2-4447-9464-af054cae5de5&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into College Farm Trust.

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Case of Bluetongue virus BTV3 confirmed in Norfolk and Suffolk: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/case-of-bluetongue-virus-btv3-confirmed-near-haddiscoe-south-norfolk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=63ebe793-78e4-42bd-8976-38b5f84984c1&utm_content=weekly
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Three new cases detected in the 2024/25 vector season – the original temporary control zone has been extended.

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News story has been updated to reflect three new cases of bluetongue in Suffolk and Norfolk.

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12:22pm, 29 August 2024

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UK government announces a further £450,000 in humanitarian assistance to support more than 36,000 people affected by flooding in eastern Bangladesh: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-announces-a-further-450000-in-humanitarian-assistance-to-support-more-than-36000-people-affected-by-flooding-in-eastern-bangladesh?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3cd66a9e-f13f-4bed-8d57-0564bf6ce937&utm_content=weekly
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The UK government is providing an additional £450,000 (BDT 7 crores) of vital humanitarian assistance to support more than 36,000 people affected by flooding in eastern Bangladesh, where more than five million people have been impacted.

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SLC continues to enable opportunity as 24/25 academic year begins: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/slc-continues-to-enable-opportunity-as-2425-academic-year-begins?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4e23236a-390b-48e9-b34f-8aaff4e7f018&utm_content=weekly
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By Jackie Currie, Executive Director, Customer Operations at SLC

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Secretary of State announces new appointment to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-new-appointment-to-the-northern-ireland-human-rights-commission-nihrc?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=656b4f3d-ffcd-4478-9fa4-cdfcf589654c&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, has today announced the new appointment to the NIHRC

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announces new appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-announces-new-appointment-to-the-equality-commission-for-northern-ireland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=982c44c8-596d-47d9-9a8b-64c571040449&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, has today announced the new appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

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Gold Recognition for Sellafield Ltd: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gold-recognition-for-sellafield-ltd?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1c1595c2-6736-4b92-abe3-ae7f5bfcca8c&utm_content=weekly
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Sellafield Ltd has been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award – the highest badge of honour for supporting the Armed Forces community.

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Travel ban on two individuals under counter-terrorism sanctions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/travel-ban-on-two-individuals-under-counter-terrorism-sanctions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=59a96c36-9366-43f2-bf80-e1bd20cfd457&utm_content=weekly
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The travel bans are in addition to the financial prohibitions to which they are already subject.

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