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Chancellor to unlock housing in first Budget: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-to-unlock-housing-in-first-budget?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e2c7e71b-9ad3-4fc3-ac24-d6b1d273baf0&utm_content=weekly
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The Budget will deliver more affordable housing, ensure social housing is available for those who need it and turbocharge the delivery of 1.5 million homes.

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Time updated:
9:46am, 26 October 2024

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Government protects education priorities in face of inherited £22 billion blackhole: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-protects-education-priorities-in-face-of-inherited-22-billion-blackhole?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7e8fabd3-d5b1-4e2a-80b4-082bb0bb827e&utm_content=weekly
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Chancellor confirms steps to protect education and early years priorities as part of her first Budget.

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Time updated:
12:01am, 27 October 2024

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Foreign ministers’ statement on legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East under consideration by the Israeli Knesset: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-ministers-statement-on-legislation-against-united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east-under-consideration?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2d8c75ae-f23d-473f-829e-585e66aa9665&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Ministers express grave concern over legislation currently under consideration by the Israeli Knesset aimed at revoking the privileges and immunities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East [UNRWA]

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Time updated:
7:10am, 27 October 2024

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UK attends Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-attends-commonwealth-heads-of-government-meeting-in-samoa?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0377fd6c-3f41-411b-ada0-08ba49634737&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has strengthened trade and investment ties with some of the world’s fastest growing economies at the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting in Samoa

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Time updated:
3:26pm, 27 October 2024

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Georgia elections 2024: Minister Doughty statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/georgia-elections-2024-minister-doughty-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4bf709e9-320c-4741-a400-81cf9fbdedab&utm_content=weekly
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Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, comments on the OSCE ODIHR preliminary findings on the 26 October Georgia elections.

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Time updated:
7:11pm, 27 October 2024

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PM: Government’s first Budget will invest in Britain’s future: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-governments-first-budget-will-invest-in-britains-future?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=beb676a4-2c3c-4294-b4a2-ece5facb1610&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer will pledge that his government’s first Budget will put Britain on a new path, one that chooses long-term growth to put more money in working people’s pockets and rebuild public services instead of a return to austerity.

Change made:
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Time updated:
10:30pm, 27 October 2024

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Appointment to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-to-the-criminal-procedure-rule-committee?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9da1f2a4-b13c-48f1-92d0-40998408c873&utm_content=weekly
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The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the appointment of Jacob Hallam KC as a barrister member to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee, for 4 years from 1 October 2024.

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Time updated:
9:00am, 28 October 2024

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Cutting-edge flooding programmes deliver big results for communities and environment: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cutting-edge-flooding-programmes-deliver-big-results-for-communities-and-environment?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=00f28ca7-dd9a-406b-8300-56dd15905adc&utm_content=weekly
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Environment Agency publishes mid-programme report for its £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes

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Time updated:
9:00am, 28 October 2024

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New camera boosts public safety along east Devon coastline: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-camera-boosts-public-safety-along-east-devon-coastline?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fdba5652-856b-43e2-b696-6b34a9887447&utm_content=weekly
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The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), with the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), is proud to support the installation of a CCTV camera which will improve public safety along Sandy Bay on the Exmouth coast.

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Time updated:
9:30am, 28 October 2024

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One-stop SEPs Resource Hub launched by UK IPO: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/one-stop-seps-resource-hub-launched-by-uk-ipo?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f2303963-9587-480f-971d-2792cf724e34&utm_content=weekly
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UK Resource Hub for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) launched today by UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO).

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Time updated:
10:29am, 28 October 2024

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UK to chair global Earth observation group with bold ambitions for data uptake : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-chair-global-earth-observation-group-with-bold-ambitions-for-data-uptake?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=217779f0-c9fa-4cf7-a8db-005728d70eac&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has assumed the Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites.

Change made:
Quote from Minister for Space Sir Chris Bryant added.

Time updated:
10:34am, 28 October 2024

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More Scottish energy projects unlocked to deliver clean power: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-scottish-energy-projects-unlocked-to-deliver-clean-power?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3c07e87a-0e9f-4317-a73d-2661da78a695&utm_content=weekly
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Consultation on proposed changes to improve the planning system for large energy projects in Scotland

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Time updated:
12:06pm, 28 October 2024

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UK statement for 75th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/uk-statement-for-75th-session-of-the-unhcr-executive-committee?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=612b59a7-6a66-42ea-9d9d-8033ac17d98c&utm_content=weekly
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UK general statement delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at the 75th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee, October 2024.

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12:06pm, 28 October 2024

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New Coastguard station is ‘great news for both the team and the island’: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-coastguard-station-is-great-news-for-both-the-team-and-the-island?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=edcc51b1-b1c6-451f-af64-33afb9846300&utm_content=weekly
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After around 40 years in the same station, a coastguard rescue team on the Isle of Wight has a new home.

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Time updated:
12:07pm, 28 October 2024

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Chancellor: “We will build a Britain where those who can work, will work”: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-we-will-build-a-britain-where-those-who-can-work-will-work?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=436d5984-b037-429f-83d4-8ef1741aa640&utm_content=weekly
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Ahead of Budget later this week, the Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul so people who can work, do work.

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Time updated:
12:42pm, 28 October 2024

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PM speech in Birmingham: 28 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-speech-in-birmingham-28-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=62f06b76-a915-484f-b589-29e12a5cf8bd&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a speech in Birmingham.

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Time updated:
1:41pm, 28 October 2024

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ESFA Update: 23 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esfa-update-23-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=af885c74-f0d1-41f6-a2c5-b7f6c8732bb9&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.

Change made:
Updated the article ‘PE and sport premium allocations and conditions of grant for 2024 to 2025 academic year’ to link to the ‘view latest funding service’ rather than ‘Manage your education and skills funding’.

Time updated:
1:53pm, 28 October 2024

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New safeguarding course to be launched soon: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-safeguarding-course-to-be-launched-soon?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0af6bd21-c819-4ba5-b5d8-11964899a31e&utm_content=weekly
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This refreshed product replaces the existing long-standing course, Safeguarding for Children and Adults.

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Time updated:
2:03pm, 28 October 2024

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Written Ministerial Statement – Social and Affordable Housing: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/written-ministerial-statement-social-and-affordable-housing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b1772112-09aa-4681-a597-139c5b6cf801&utm_content=weekly
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The Deputy Prime Minister has written to Parliament to set out how this week’s Budget will support both affordable housing and social housing need

Change made:
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Time updated:
2:06pm, 28 October 2024

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UK sanctions Putin’s interference actors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-putins-interference-actors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0954e939-b80a-488b-83fb-4866fa0b5344&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has sanctioned three Russian agencies and three senior figures who are attempting to undermine and destabilise Ukraine and its democracy.

Change made:
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Time updated:
2:28pm, 28 October 2024

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Lord Banner KC review proposes roadmap to speed up delivery of national infrastructure: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lord-banner-kc-review-proposes-roadmap-to-speed-up-delivery-of-national-infrastructure?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f57f0545-0a58-4f9e-af00-665655c42ef7&utm_content=weekly
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New roads, railway lines and offshore windfarms could be delivered more quickly and easily, powering economic growth, according to a new independent report.

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Time updated:
2:39pm, 28 October 2024

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Reports of indiscriminate attacks on Sudanese civilians in Al Jazirah state are appalling: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/reports-of-indiscriminate-attacks-on-sudanese-civilians-in-al-jazirah-state-are-appalling-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=69fff4e9-f2a1-4f28-9228-ff2b6618f21b&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 Sudan.

Change made:
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Time updated:
2:57pm, 28 October 2024

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Leicester angler prosecuted for fishing offences: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leicester-angler-prosecuted-for-fishing-offences?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=34797b6a-8dd6-4d36-9676-29f6f51ecb71&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has prosecuted a Leicester angler who was caught fishing in the close season and without a licence on the River Soar in May this year.

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Time updated:
3:00pm, 28 October 2024

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15 years of the Regulatory Policy Committee: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/15-years-of-the-regulatory-policy-committee?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=20bfe072-b62b-4e37-90d6-1724cad39068&utm_content=weekly
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The RPC has now been operating for 15 years. To commemorate this, we have updated the history document originally published for our 10th anniversary.

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Time updated:
4:08pm, 28 October 2024

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Middle East: Foreign Secretary’s statement, 28 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/middle-east-foreign-secretarys-statement-28-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7683c4f6-3c9a-44ec-9f9c-d592bb47ae5c&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on the situation in the Middle East.

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Time updated:
4:50pm, 28 October 2024

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Over £1 billion to boost bus services across the country as bus fares capped at £3: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-1-billion-to-boost-bus-services-across-the-country-as-bus-fares-capped-at-3?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=53665fbb-586e-4f65-bf7f-aea87f8e37e6&utm_content=weekly
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The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable while ensuring it is fair to taxpayers.

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Time updated:
5:42pm, 28 October 2024

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PM meeting with Prime Minister Mikati of Lebanon: 28 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-mikati-of-lebanon-28-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aaff1956-eade-47c6-844d-2b5a6d5209d8&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, to Downing Street today.

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Time updated:
7:02pm, 28 October 2024

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No good can come from pouring more fuel on the flames of this cycle of violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/no-good-can-come-from-pouring-more-fuel-on-the-flames-of-this-cycle-of-violence-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=40f7ca16-5286-437d-87e4-8d8daa0b1238&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.

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Time updated:
8:33pm, 28 October 2024

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PM statement on Israel’s Knesset vote on UNRWA: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-statement-on-israels-knesset-vote-on-unrwa?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5b3a894a-f506-43ff-a2f7-62dd2e981641&utm_content=weekly
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Words from Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the UNRWA bills that Israel’s Knesset has passed.

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Time updated:
9:48pm, 28 October 2024

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New funding to kickstart delivery of two million extra NHS appointments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-funding-to-kickstart-delivery-of-two-million-extra-nhs-appointments?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f35335b2-f967-4be6-8367-41f7257d3f92&utm_content=weekly
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Chancellor confirms the NHS will receive funding needed to deliver extra 40,000 elective appointments per week

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Time updated:
10:30pm, 28 October 2024

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Social landlords continue to build new homes, according to RSH statistics: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/social-landlords-continue-to-build-new-homes-according-to-rsh-statistics?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e0b9a824-bef3-438e-b317-2a646f5def93&utm_content=weekly
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Today (29 October 2024) the Regulator of Social Housing published statistics about the social housing sector.

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Time updated:
9:30am, 29 October 2024

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Unregistered boats on River Thames: fines and costs total £18,000: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/unregistered-boats-on-river-thames-fines-and-costs-total-18000?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f285aedc-340d-4964-9fa1-f1857caaeea2&utm_content=weekly
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Clear warning to unregistered boat owners on the Thames as owners failed to register their boats despite warnings. More to face court in coming months

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Changed the caption on the photo of the boat to the correct name and owner.

Time updated:
9:41am, 29 October 2024

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New UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-eu-competition-cooperation-agreement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=df5cbbba-a665-4b9d-bbe4-e6d319e1a7b8&utm_content=weekly
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UK Government and the European Union have formally concluded technical negotiations on the UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement. 

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Time updated:
10:45am, 29 October 2024

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Bury director jailed after failing to produce accounts for company which owed more than £200,000 in tax: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bury-director-jailed-after-failing-to-produce-accounts-for-company-which-owed-more-than-200000-in-tax?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f6a32f5e-fb7f-40c1-9fbf-904cb8e780de&utm_content=weekly
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Director jailed for offences under the Insolvency and Companies Act

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Edited to change text: Civil proceedings which resulted in a seven-year director disqualification for Ndlovu began in September 2020 and concluded in April 2022. At no point did Ndlovu engage with the investigation. To: Ndlovu was disqualified as a director for seven years in April 2022. At no point did he engage with the investigation.

Time updated:
11:19am, 29 October 2024

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Worcestershire brook pollution brings prosecution of 2 companies: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/worcestershire-brook-pollution-brings-prosecution-of-2-companies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fdbe5995-c904-47dd-aa9f-c5fcf5fd2f7f&utm_content=weekly
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The companies have been ordered to pay fines and costs in excess of £90,000 for causing trade effluent to pollute 3 kilometres of a Worcestershire brook.

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Time updated:
12:06pm, 29 October 2024

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Wales and Netherlands mark 80th anniversary of city’s liberation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wales-and-netherlands-mark-80th-anniversary-of-citys-liberation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=79a6372c-bfe4-42a2-856b-123c4dee97a9&utm_content=weekly
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Wales Office Minister Dame Nia Griffith and Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, have attended commemorations of the liberation of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 1944 by the 53rd Welsh Infantry Division.

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Time updated:
1:10pm, 29 October 2024

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UK, EU and Canada impose new sanctions targeting Myanmar military regime and its associates: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-eu-and-canada-impose-new-sanctions-targeting-myanmar-military-regime-and-its-associates?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7a6a15d9-ba9b-4009-b301-321dcd02b3c0&utm_content=weekly
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The UK, EU and Canada have announced further sanctions targeting the Myanmar military’s access to military material, equipment and funds.

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Time updated:
1:27pm, 29 October 2024

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New Independent Chair for Dartmoor Land Use Management Group: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-independent-chair-for-dartmoor-land-use-management-group?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=84395487-dc98-4620-bfe4-96da10f36ce4&utm_content=weekly
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The government has appointed Phil Stocker as Independent Chair of the newly formed Dartmoor Land Use Management Group

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Time updated:
1:29pm, 29 October 2024

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Call to would-be line managers to join pilot development course: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-to-would-be-line-managers-to-join-pilot-development-course?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a854fc91-f4da-44cd-85e9-50f4fd4ff224&utm_content=weekly
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Civil servants can express their interest now in joining the course to create brilliant line managers

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Time updated:
2:33pm, 29 October 2024

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Welsh Secretary sees plans for a new clean energy hub: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/welsh-secretary-sees-plans-for-a-new-clean-energy-hub?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=61711a68-e63d-49d8-b127-99bd1a2ef4ea&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Wales has visited Associated British Ports and Dow in Barry as part of the UK Government’s mission to deliver economic growth.

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Time updated:
2:35pm, 29 October 2024

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Commission commences inquiry into Bradford based charity: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commission-commences-inquiry-into-bradford-based-charity?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=edbec504-f2da-4202-aa8d-8ba15b093cb2&utm_content=weekly
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On 13 September 2024, the Charity Commission opened a Statutory Inquiry into Bradford based Al-Hikam after the charity failed to comply with an Official Warning issued by the regulator.

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Time updated:
3:33pm, 29 October 2024

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Reed – “Britain back on global stage to support nature’s recovery”: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reed-britain-back-on-global-stage-to-support-natures-recovery?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cfeff8fb-46d1-49b7-9e9f-43c61004ea49&utm_content=weekly
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• UK to kickstart new international efforts to protect and restore nature at COP16 biodiversity conference with a renewed drive to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework

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National bus fare cap: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/national-bus-fare-cap?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8bbfade0-9740-4f0e-97e8-cf66428ff6e9&utm_content=weekly
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Single bus fares will be limited at £3 until the end of 2025.

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Thousands of new homes to be built as government unlocks brownfield sites: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-new-homes-to-be-built-as-government-unlocks-brownfield-sites?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e3ec1785-e6e2-4fe0-ace1-be38b34b4829&utm_content=weekly
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Thousands of new homes to be built as part of the government’s plans to get the country building again.

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Recruitment of board members to the International Fund for Ireland: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-of-board-members-to-the-international-fund-for-ireland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b6aa3b57-1c27-4e1b-be81-7ba13de11c80&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites expressions of interest for appointment to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland.

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There is no justification for denying civilians in Gaza access to life-saving aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/there-is-no-justification-for-denying-civilians-in-gaza-access-to-life-saving-aid-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=900605a6-25db-4879-bf1e-fabddbf4d7ae&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle East.

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The Army gives the lessons as STEM comes to Salisbury Plain: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-army-gives-the-lessons-as-stem-comes-to-salisbury-plain?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c8d2da7f-153b-4763-9260-c86d68c3ec13&utm_content=weekly
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Hundreds of Army cadets will try their hand at solving military-base challenges with STEM during their October half term.

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Pay boost for millions of workers next year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pay-boost-for-millions-of-workers-next-year?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6f106003-1140-4022-b3ff-9940086d6c72&utm_content=weekly
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Chancellor announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7%.

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National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-living-wage-to-increase-to-1221-in-april-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=08f44662-bf9a-40f9-9595-5d096634d61d&utm_content=weekly
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Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full

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Extension to Baroness Newlove’s appointment as Victims’ Commissioner: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extension-to-baroness-newloves-appointment-as-victims-commissioner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e4421d30-5063-4806-bd17-6fbf8b388aef&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State has approved an extension to Baroness Newlove’s term as Victims’ Commissioner from 17 October 2024 to 31 December 2025.

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Two social landlords fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-social-landlords-fail-to-meet-rshs-consumer-standards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c47823b8-22cd-4764-8172-05921894ee54&utm_content=weekly
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The Regulator of Social Housing has today published regulatory judgements for seven social housing landlords.

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How the Line Manager Induction Programme helped me as a leader: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/how-the-line-manager-induction-programme-helped-me-as-a-leader?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b6faedb3-3cf2-4beb-b92d-2540223dd011&utm_content=weekly
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Ministry of Justice senior project manager Cathryn Rees says the Line Manager Induction programme helped her to support her team better.

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Building partnerships to protect the UK from cyber crime: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/building-partnerships-to-protect-the-uk-from-cyber-crime?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab5ec1fd-0e5d-4c72-97f1-acaf2d10c186&utm_content=weekly
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Security Minister, Dan Jarvis, delivered a speech at the PREDICT 2024 Conference on 22 October.

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Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed appointed chair of CHM for another four years as three commissioners reappointed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/professor-sir-munir-pirmohamed-appointed-chair-of-chm-for-another-four-years-as-three-commissioners-reappointed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a014417d-a75d-4fb1-8c85-b1c94fd049fd&utm_content=weekly
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The appointment will involve a time commitment of 33 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £500 per attendance and preparation for meetings.

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Civil servants get the chance to learn more about Parliament: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/civil-servants-get-the-chance-to-learn-more-about-parliament?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d0fdcf7f-3855-46d8-8182-7748e74617d2&utm_content=weekly
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Government Skills announces programme of events to mark Parliament Week.

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Minister Peacock speech at Charities Aid Foundation’s Centenary Parliamentary Reception: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-peacock-speech-at-charities-aid-foundations-centenary-parliamentary-reception?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=71b635f9-9787-41cc-9ab9-18ef864e1760&utm_content=weekly
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Speech delivered by the Minister for Civil Society, celebrating the significant role of the Charities Aid Foundation in the charity sector over the past 100 years.

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Updated oil and gas guidance following Supreme Court ruling: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/updated-oil-and-gas-guidance-following-supreme-court-ruling?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0a3c02b9-7494-4c0a-8ef6-47019f628014&utm_content=weekly
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The government will consult on updated environmental guidance for offshore oil and gas projects, following a Supreme Court ruling.

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Chancellor chooses a Budget to rebuild Britain: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-chooses-a-budget-to-rebuild-britain?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b6806a24-5b4e-4f36-8381-3bb455f23406&utm_content=weekly
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Today, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered a Budget to fix the foundations of our economy.

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Update following round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-following-round-5-of-negotiations-on-an-enhanced-free-trade-agreement-with-switzerland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=39a89e2a-702e-4a96-b187-f05db9ecb34b&utm_content=weekly
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The fifth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 14 and 18 October 2024

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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=99ba6275-fce9-4e5a-90eb-7fd020934ec9&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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Consultation on draft supplementary guidance for assessing the effects of scope 3 emissions on climate from offshore oil and gas projects – now live!

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A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Northern Ireland: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-budget-to-fix-the-foundations-and-deliver-change-for-northern-ireland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b3528271-77a5-410e-99e0-a2276c8e3657&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Chancellor delivered the Autumn Budget today (Wednesday 30 October 2024)

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UKHSA detects first case of Clade Ib mpox: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=66dd4d24-226e-4a6c-add2-72087721435c&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected a single confirmed human case of Clade Ib mpox.

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A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Scotland: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-budget-to-fix-the-foundations-and-deliver-change-for-scotland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=31989ef4-3f15-4f12-b20a-a1ed62bf722e&utm_content=weekly
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Chancellor takes long-term decisions to restore stability, rebuild Britain and protect working people across Scotland.

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The United Kingdom will work to ensure UNTMIS delivers for Somalia: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-will-work-to-ensure-untmis-delivers-for-somalia-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a7fb6a77-fe5b-4b11-9920-2f315de32f89&utm_content=weekly
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Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia.

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Kosovo and Serbia must show their commitment to cooperation and dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/kosovo-and-serbia-must-show-their-commitment-to-cooperation-and-dialogue-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aec07661-a71b-4eaf-bd11-18fd5a7060c0&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNMIK.

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Three ways the Budget will put more money in working people’s pockets: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/three-ways-the-budget-will-put-more-money-in-working-peoples-pockets?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b89267aa-9f65-485c-bf0c-3d2f06332aed&utm_content=weekly
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We are raising the living wage, expanding the Help to Save scheme and limiting reductions to Universal Credit awards.

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Autumn Budget 2024 speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/autumn-budget-2024-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4d024d8a-7069-4826-ab99-b7c1e5d7c152&utm_content=weekly
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Autumn Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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Sir Mark Walport reappointed as the Royal Society’s Trustee of the British Museum: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sir-mark-walport-reappointed-as-the-royal-societys-trustee-of-the-british-museum?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=37151b5c-6d89-403b-bca0-fcef7a9950bc&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport has reappointed Sir Mark Walport as the Royal Society Nominated Trustee for the British Museum for a four year term from 01 December 2024 to 30 November 2028.

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Sugemalimab approved to treat adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer     : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sugemalimab-approved-to-treat-adult-patients-with-non-small-cell-lung-cancer?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b1463b67-bf0e-4a7a-8039-714f7c75d93b&utm_content=weekly
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 30 October, approved the medicine sugemalimab (Eqjubi) to treat adult patients with a type of lung cancer called ‘non-small cell lung cancer’. 

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CoRWM visits Wylfa nuclear power station: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/corwm-visits-wylfa-nuclear-power-station?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=82305578-7bb4-4dc2-9792-4b92870fef58&utm_content=weekly
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Members met on Anglesey to learn more about the potential new nuclear development at its Closed and Open Plenary meetings.

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New funding to fix the NHS: here’s how it will be spent: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-funding-to-fix-the-nhs-heres-how-it-will-be-spent?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7a16e121-f7d2-4d2a-b21c-8fc38136caff&utm_content=weekly
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The Chancellor has announced 40,000 more appointments each week to cut NHS waiting lists.

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A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Wales: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-budget-to-fix-the-foundations-and-deliver-change-for-wales?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0f26188c-2353-45d6-b04d-ec1ecc864caf&utm_content=weekly
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Chancellor takes long-term decisions to restore stability, rebuild Britain and protect working people across Wales.

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David Goldstone CBE appointed as independent Chair of the Office for Value for Money: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/david-goldstone-cbe-appointed-as-independent-chair-of-the-office-for-value-for-money?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fbdcd7b0-b389-4d07-bef9-96150f5ccd56&utm_content=weekly
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Office for Value for Money will place value for money at the heart of government spending decisions.

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Russia should end the war now instead of sending other countries’ sons to die: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/russia-should-end-the-war-now-instead-of-sending-other-countries-sons-to-die-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f375df48-8c0f-4f62-aea5-cb482711b00f&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.

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8:46pm, 30 October 2024

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E3 foreign ministries call for the urgent renewal of Israeli-Palestinian cor