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“Sudan must not be forgotten” David Lammy announces political and humanitarian action to address “catastrophe” in Sudan: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sudan-must-not-be-forgotten-david-lammy-announces-political-and-humanitarian-action-to-address-catastrophe-in-sudan?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a0b92146-fcf5-4425-b0e3-0ba03a4a0fcb&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Secretary announces £20 million in additional funding while visiting the Adré on the Chad-Sudan border.

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12:00pm, 25 January 2025

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Government goes further and faster on planning reform in bid for growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-goes-further-and-faster-on-planning-reform-in-bid-for-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=63782608-2a60-44bf-b082-ab33857dbbf2&utm_content=weekly
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Chancellor continues bold reform of the planning system to deliver on the Plan for Change for working people.

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12:01am, 26 January 2025

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The UK is deeply concerned by the scale and pace of recent M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces advances in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-is-deeply-concerned-by-the-scale-and-pace-of-recent-m23-and-rwandan-defence-forces-advances-in-eastern-drc-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-cou?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5421158c-3335-43cb-b339-b01bb59f20dd&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 the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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5:59pm, 26 January 2025

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 26 January 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-26-january-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3f7fa9d7-3176-4e18-95b2-50bb3b53f207&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump today.

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Time updated:
7:46pm, 26 January 2025

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Digital job opportunities at Dstl: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/digital-job-opportunities-at-dstl?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fe67cfc9-0f48-4ee5-8669-2fb8733748e0&utm_content=weekly
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Help maintain and improve the digital services and infrastructure that enable Dstl’s vital science and technology work for UK defence and security.

Change made:
Removed links to apply for these jobs because the deadline has now passed.

Time updated:
12:01am, 27 January 2025

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Government to clean up communities with deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-clean-up-communities-with-deposit-return-scheme-for-plastic-bottles-and-cans?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c39b4b4d-b3fb-40be-b228-e983011c0988&utm_content=weekly
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Introduction of deposit return scheme will be a step forward in ending the throwaway society and cleaning up Britain

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Time updated:
12:01am, 27 January 2025

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New Guidance for Evaluating the Impact of AI Tools: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-for-evaluating-the-impact-of-ai-tools?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=969763b9-5179-4b7a-9b9f-b6c44374c8df&utm_content=weekly
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The Evaluation Task Force have recently published a new annex to the Magenta Book which covers best practice for impact evaluation of AI tools and technologies.

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Time updated:
10:22am, 27 January 2025

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A catalogue of errors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-catalogue-of-errors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=97e66f05-7afe-47a9-895e-3ca4f6a1d879&utm_content=weekly
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The case of K & B Haulage Limited, recently heard by the Traffic Commissioner for the West of England, Kevin Rooney, has revealed a series of serious compliance failures affecting the company’s restricted goods vehicle operator’s licence.

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10:58am, 27 January 2025

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‘My Hero’ Essay Competition 2025: British Embassy Budapest: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/my-hero-essay-competition-2025-british-embassy-budapest?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5ff646e6-252d-45e9-ab1c-df2a5e22ad6d&utm_content=weekly
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We invite young people living in Hungary to participate in an essay competition under the theme ‘My Hero’, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust.

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Key dates have been updated.

Time updated:
11:16am, 27 January 2025

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Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel, London applications open: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/attorney-generals-civil-panel-counsel-london-applications-open?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=61f3202b-9534-40c5-8b3e-075775997a32&utm_content=weekly
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The competition to refresh the London A, B and C panels is open until Wednesday 5 March

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12:39pm, 27 January 2025

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Foreign Secretary marks 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation on Holocaust Memorial Day: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-marks-80th-anniversary-of-auschwitz-birkenau-liberation-on-holocaust-memorial-day?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c54d3cfa-b403-4703-9d6e-e29767928b43&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy will co-host the FCDO’s annual Holocaust Memorial Day reception with the Israeli Embassy today

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1:06pm, 27 January 2025

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UK drives green growth by connecting millions to electricity across Africa: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-drives-green-growth-by-connecting-millions-to-electricity-across-africa?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5e9104ed-97a1-4d5e-b212-9d6a93b8e71b&utm_content=weekly
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UK Minister for Africa Lord Collins announces support to extend electricity access to millions across Africa.

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1:15pm, 27 January 2025

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UK Government in Scotland marks Holocaust Memorial Day: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-in-scotland-marks-holocaust-memorial-day?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3604eac4-f4a9-46ba-8c43-461413e25bbb&utm_content=weekly
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Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill marked Holocaust Memorial Day by urging Scots to “unite in the stand against hatred, intolerance and prejudice”

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1:22pm, 27 January 2025

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Foreign Secretary speech on Holocaust Memorial Day: January 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-speech-on-holocaust-memorial-day-january-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=94b0a027-3b86-412f-8862-9681fe830fdc&utm_content=weekly
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The Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a speech at the annual Holocaust Memorial Day reception co-hosted with the Israeli Embassy held at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

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2:09pm, 27 January 2025

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Human case of avian flu detected in England: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/human-case-of-avian-flu-detected-in-england?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=52024c6e-a10b-4cf7-a991-0f305868370b&utm_content=weekly
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UKHSA confirms rare case of bird flu (H5N1) in the West Midlands region.

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2:30pm, 27 January 2025

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PM call with Taoiseach Martin of Ireland: 27 January 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-taoiseach-martin-of-ireland-27-january-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=df80385c-7bbb-44b9-912c-348fce9bd5d6&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin this morning.

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2:42pm, 27 January 2025

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UK applies fresh sanctions following sham election in Belarus: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-applies-fresh-sanctions-following-sham-election-in-belarus?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=41606150-27d2-4668-ab9c-77fae15a67f9&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has sanctioned 9 individuals and defence sector entities in Belarus in coordination with Canada.

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Time updated:
3:22pm, 27 January 2025

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Belarus Presidential Election: Joint Statement, January 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/belarus-presidential-election-joint-statement-january-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=324f69d8-fab2-445d-8117-31c1361d80cf&utm_content=weekly
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Australia, Canada, the EU, New Zealand and the UK have released a joint statement following Belarus’ sham presidential elections on 26 January 2025.

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3:28pm, 27 January 2025

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Veterans and personnel uncover Iron Age treasures at RAF airfield: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/veterans-and-personnel-uncover-iron-age-treasures-at-raf-airfield?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=50e2713c-8eef-4e81-bc66-2947861f5611&utm_content=weekly
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Artefacts from a Celtic chariot found at RAF Valley have been officially declared treasure.

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Time updated:
3:30pm, 27 January 2025

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Recommendations for the Prudential Regulation Committee: November 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recommendations-for-the-prudential-regulation-committee-november-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d0ec949e-2970-482f-8ed6-4b72ff148370&utm_content=weekly
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Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Governor of the Bank of England providing recommendations for the Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC).

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Response from the Prudential Regulation Committee added.

Time updated:
4:50pm, 27 January 2025

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Woodland restoration boost after Teesside company civil sanction: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/woodland-restoration-boost-after-teesside-company-civil-sanction?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=039ed6ab-9ba9-41ac-a1a4-8fe1db6252dc&utm_content=weekly
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A woodland restoration project has received a boost after a Teesside company paid £290,000 to Tees Valley Wildlife Trust for breaching its Environmental Permit.

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5:06pm, 27 January 2025

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PM speech at Holocaust Memorial Day UK National Ceremony: 27 January 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-speech-at-holocaust-memorial-day-uk-national-ceremony-27-january-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b7758780-e82d-4fd5-b929-8e412ca18fce&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a speech at the Holocaust Memorial Day UK National Ceremony today.

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6:00pm, 27 January 2025

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The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-icc-has-a-key-role-in-ensuring-perpetrators-are-held-accountable-for-crimes-committed-in-darfur-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c7558026-408c-4402-b6af-0f945d714cbd&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 the ICC’s work in Sudan.

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9:35pm, 27 January 2025

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Readout: Foreign Secretary meeting with US Secretary of State: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/readout-foreign-secretary-meeting-with-us-secretary-of-state?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=904b7539-0574-4111-a39d-037ce8728a59&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Secretary call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: 27 January 2025 

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11:31pm, 27 January 2025

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Section 106 affordable housing: call for next level support to new clearing service as registrations near 300 in first 50 days: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/section-106-affordable-housing-call-for-next-level-support-to-new-clearing-service-as-registrations-near-300-in-first-50-days?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2acabed9-b136-4601-bbb5-d2b3acbf0067&utm_content=weekly
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Home builders and providers looking to sell or buy homes, built as part of Section 106 planning agreements, urged to maximise use of new service.

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12:01am, 28 January 2025

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AI sensors on fridges and kettles helping vulnerable people to live independently: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ai-sensors-on-fridges-and-kettles-helping-vulnerable-people-to-live-independently?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=87c00d76-1b4d-4783-8b47-03eb485dc2df&utm_content=weekly
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Councils are leveraging AI and technology to enhance public services, save money, and improve living standards, aligning with government plans for £45 billion in efficiency savings under the Plan for Change.

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12:01am, 28 January 2025

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Pension reforms to go further to unlock billions to drive growth and boost working peoples’ pension pots: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pension-reforms-to-go-further-to-unlock-billions-to-drive-growth-and-boost-working-peoples-pension-pots?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b7fefeaf-74a6-4ef5-b86f-7bd446b2ceca&utm_content=weekly
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Working people and businesses are set to benefit from new rules that will give more flexibility over how occupational defined benefit pension schemes are managed, as the government continues to remove blockages that are inhibiting its growth agenda that will improve lives of working people across the UK.

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12:05am, 28 January 2025

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Stricter age-verification checks for all knife retailers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stricter-age-verification-checks-for-all-knife-retailers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d805aef1-1f6b-4f1a-85d1-3182cde0e5ff&utm_content=weekly
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Stricter age verification checks and a ban on doorstep drops will be introduced to greater protect young people from knife crime.

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8:25am, 28 January 2025

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Minister visits Sri Lanka strengthening UK partnership and boosting growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-visits-sri-lanka-strengthening-uk-partnership-and-boosting-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a9ac45c3-ab40-4a9b-97f1-303a72231189&utm_content=weekly
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Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West visits Sri Lanka with a focus on boosting exports and economic growth.

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Following changes in the visit programme the meeting with the President did not go ahead.

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8:59am, 28 January 2025

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Final permit consultation for Lower Hare Farm landfill, Devon: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/final-permit-consultation-for-lower-hare-farm-landfill-devon?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=607dda0a-39cf-4964-8db7-edbe88835717&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has launched its final consultation today on a permit application to open a landfill site at Lower Hare Farm in Whitestone near Exeter.

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9:07am, 28 January 2025

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Third business rates agent suspended: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/third-business-rates-agent-suspended?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8ac2188d-9068-4ee7-8d24-781efce2608f&utm_content=weekly
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VOA continues its investigation into potential breaches of its standards.

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9:17am, 28 January 2025

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Threat detection systems on Royal Navy warships upgraded: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/threat-detection-systems-on-royal-navy-warships-upgraded?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dd36c831-0e9d-4608-a85f-aafce84ffc76&utm_content=weekly
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More than 200 UK jobs will be supported through a new contract to boost the Royal Navy’s warship combat systems and increase their ability to track, analyse and respond to threats in combat.

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9:58am, 28 January 2025

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Report 02/2025: Derailment of a passenger train at Grange-over-Sands: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-022025-derailment-of-a-passenger-train-at-grange-over-sands?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9773e7eb-59f2-4197-9316-21a144c27178&utm_content=weekly
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RAIB has today released its report into a derailment of a passenger train at Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, 22 March 2024.

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10:00am, 28 January 2025

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Regenerative farming: reducing carbon emissions and bolstering biodiversity at Newhouse Farm: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/regenerative-farming-reducing-carbon-emissions-and-bolstering-biodiversity-at-newhouse-farm?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6019c9ac-3320-4131-a877-fd7b7552bfbe&utm_content=weekly
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A woodland creation case study on cutting on-farm carbon emissions, increasing biodiversity and diversifying business

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10:37am, 28 January 2025

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Expert advisory group appointed by independent water commission: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/expert-advisory-group-appointed-by-independent-water-commission?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=579000eb-eaf6-4bb3-92be-195fe91d3412&utm_content=weekly
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The independent water commission announces members of the new advisory group.

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10:53am, 28 January 2025

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Lord Pickles visits the Netherlands to honour victims of the Holocaust: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lord-pickles-visits-the-netherlands-to-honour-victims-of-the-holocaust?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5d71d58a-7210-4934-8bb1-887bc05bc70c&utm_content=weekly
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UK Special Envoy on Post-Holocaust issues Lord Pickles remembers and honours the victims of the Holocaust in the Netherlands during 80th anniversary commemorations.

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11:36am, 28 January 2025

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New ‘global growth team’ appointed by Trade Secretary: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-global-growth-team-appointed-by-trade-secretary?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c4d63614-8b89-4f85-9404-e0775126052c&utm_content=weekly
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A new ‘global growth team’ of UK Trade Envoys has today been appointed by the Trade Secretary to drive UK exports and investment.

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11:55am, 28 January 2025

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Community invited to find out about work to restore Lustrum Beck: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/community-invited-to-find-out-about-work-to-restore-lustrum-beck?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=37de5fdc-c81a-489d-9883-36986bc5d60f&utm_content=weekly
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Drop-in event will be held at Newtown Community Resource Centre on 5th Feb for residents to find out more about work to restore parts of Lustrum Beck.

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11:55am, 28 January 2025

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Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/buffer-stop-collision-at-london-bridge-station?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c43ef130-6a65-43dc-b7fc-7f4d747d93ed&utm_content=weekly
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Investigation into a collision between a passenger train and buffer stops at London Bridge station, London, 13 December 2024.

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11:57am, 28 January 2025

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Liverpool City Council: Letter to Council Leader (19 December 2024): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/liverpool-city-council-letter-to-council-leader-19-december-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8bc3e8dd-fe8b-4a0a-ba13-210ca40cd811&utm_content=weekly
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Letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution to the Leader of Liverpool City Council in which the Minister recognises the progress made by the Council.

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12:00pm, 28 January 2025

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Liverpool City Council: Letter to the chair of the Liverpool Improvement and Assurance Board (19 December 2024): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/liverpool-city-council-letter-to-the-chair-of-the-liverpool-improvement-and-assurance-board-19-december-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c2a15971-408e-4dfb-9b6e-08870ee044b9&utm_content=weekly
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A copy of the letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution responding to the progress report from the Improvement and Assurance Board.

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CMA independent inquiry group publishes provisional findings in cloud services market investigation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-independent-inquiry-group-publishes-provisional-findings-in-cloud-services-market-investigation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=24857ec7-093d-4615-aea6-85b3015f0ba3&utm_content=weekly
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The inquiry group’s report provisionally recommends that the CMA board considers investigating AWS and Microsoft’s cloud service activities using new digital markets powers.

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Remit and recommendations for the Financial Policy Committee: November 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/remit-and-recommendations-for-the-financial-policy-committee-november-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=585029e8-0022-424b-a0ed-360d86968ca8&utm_content=weekly
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Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Governor of the Bank of England providing recommendations for the Financial Policy Committee (FPC).

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Ivory Act protections come into force for four more species: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ivory-act-protections-come-into-force-for-four-more-species?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f97d515f-4947-41d0-85a1-38f75d0ada95&utm_content=weekly
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Act will ban the importing, exporting and dealing in items containing ivory from Hippopotamus, narwhal, killer and sperm whale

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New humanitarian support for Gaza as ceasefire allows operations to scale up: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-humanitarian-support-for-gaza-as-ceasefire-allows-operations-to-scale-up?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=21492162-31f3-404b-a93e-4dc36a6185e2&utm_content=weekly
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The Minister for Development announces new £17 million package to support thousands of civilians across the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

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Middle East: Minister for Development’s statement, 28 January 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/middle-east-minister-for-developments-statement-28-january-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=704a5210-ce86-4711-97a7-806496333296&utm_content=weekly
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Development Minister Anneliese Dodds gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and effect on humanitarian aid.

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Government opens discussions with Community Pharmacy England over 25/26 funding contract: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-opens-discussions-with-community-pharmacy-england-over-2526-funding-contract?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c145986c-dbc0-4d94-b4a3-74bf6e2d4a49&utm_content=weekly
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The consultation will set the future direction for the community pharmacy sector.

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Sudan and Eastern DRC: Foreign Secretary’s statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/sudan-and-eastern-drc-foreign-secretarys-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=509f258a-64c9-4b1e-9c8b-4bdcb114f549&utm_content=weekly
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The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Sudan and Eastern DRC on 28 January.

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Duchess of Edinburgh opens Sandhurst facility for army musicians: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/duchess-of-edinburgh-opens-sandhurst-facility-for-army-musicians?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=74635f2f-858f-48fa-9e6b-bd320977708b&utm_content=weekly
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A new band facility on the Sandhurst Estate, Surrey has been formally opened by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh.

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Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Egypt: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/universal-periodic-review-48-uk-statement-on-egypt?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=be996ed9-83cb-4a96-bd8c-f0c01e144bb3&utm_content=weekly
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Statement at Egypt’s Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the UK, Simon Manley.

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Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iran: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/universal-periodic-review-48-uk-statement-on-iran?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=43d2b271-4024-4e4b-908b-1d42274f9a25&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement at Iran’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

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Reappointment of Ofgem Chief Executive: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reappointment-of-ofgem-chief-executive?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8370e50c-8efe-4d3b-ad76-81cf948c55bd&utm_content=weekly
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Jonathan Brearley reappointed as Chief Executive Officer of Ofgem.

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Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iraq: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/universal-periodic-review-48-uk-statement-on-iraq?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e1eeab14-6c20-4f98-ba5c-24014d2ac5d9&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement at Iraq’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

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The UK urges Israel to ensure that UNRWA can continue its lifesaving operations: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-urges-israel-to-ensure-that-unrwa-can-continue-its-lifesaving-operations-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c494137d-f16f-491d-b1de-e4ce56a73d42&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 UNRWA.

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The UK is deeply alarmed by the events in Goma: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-is-deeply-alarmed-by-the-events-in-goma-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6c96f163-c8d8-4c04-89fd-f807967116e5&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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Environment Agency secures record commitments from water sector: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-secures-record-commitments-from-water-sector?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8ad1a6dd-8955-44ab-930c-1749fc926578&utm_content=weekly
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The EA, working closely with Natural England, has secured the largest ever environmental commitment from water companies since privatisation.  

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Scottish rocket launch boost to get Britain back into space race: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scottish-rocket-launch-boost-to-get-britain-back-into-space-race?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=43172c12-a305-498f-85bf-6ae34d4f01af&utm_content=weekly
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A landmark Scottish rocket launch is set to solidify the UK as a European leader in the space sector.

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Criminals denied £7.5m in profits from the illegal trade in medicines: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/criminals-denied-75m-in-profits-from-the-illegal-trade-in-medicines?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=82b55ae7-2c10-4d20-8a72-f49a8e58bf9c&utm_content=weekly
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) last year stopped criminals making more than £7.5 million linked to the illegal trade in medicines. 

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Circular 2025/01: Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 – part 1 (victims of crime) related measures: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-202501-victims-and-prisoners-act-2024-part-1-victims-of-crime-related-measures?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9498a1d2-2054-4a80-af46-6d4e20f9b8fc&utm_content=weekly
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Information on the commencement of measures in Part 1 (victims of criminal conduct) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.

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Portsmouth City Council fails RSH’s consumer standards: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/portsmouth-city-council-fails-rshs-consumer-standards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=47478bb1-5f2f-437f-ad1f-183da43ea5c1&utm_content=weekly
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Portsmouth City Council issued with a C3 grading by the Regulator of Social Housing

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Antibiotic ‘Access’ list updated for the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/antibiotic-access-list-updated-for-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=17efbe73-fa51-4540-a3ee-fa41ee7a2d4e&utm_content=weekly
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UKHSA has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool

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Manchester firm which targeted Germans with fake prepaid card scam is shut down: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/manchester-firm-which-targeted-germans-with-fake-prepaid-card-scam-is-shut-down?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=228fcbe2-a81c-4ed3-9b9c-1cde8b24b2c8&utm_content=weekly
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Advantia Card Limited was subject to a winding-up order following more than 190 complaints from members of the public in Germany

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Strengthening Security Cooperation: UK Defence Minister visits Nigeria: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/strengthening-security-cooperation-uk-defence-minister-visits-nigeria?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f6beb366-b7ce-43e1-8ab9-bad5396709e9&utm_content=weekly
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Defence ties between the UK and Nigeria have been strengthened following a visit from Lord Vernon Coaker this week.

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Recruitment for Application Co-ordinators: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-for-application-co-ordinators?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=83ec3afb-82bc-4ad3-bcc6-713ecd0f73c9&utm_content=weekly
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Vacancies for Application Co-ordinator roles, working on applications received in respect of veterinary medicine marketing authorisations.

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Aiming Far and High: New DASA Market Exploration seeks revolutionary uncrewed systems: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aiming-far-and-high-new-dasa-market-exploration-seeks-revolutionary-uncrewed-systems?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fb14f0b6-c9d2-4e3c-a7f1-9eae99da0fd9&utm_content=weekly
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Novel solutions are being sought by the British Army to boost the range and effectiveness of uncrewed systems

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Government publishes research report into e-bike battery safety: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-publishes-research-report-into-e-bike-battery-safety?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9a185398-8637-4655-a984-418a71b8f43c&utm_content=weekly
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The Government has published new independent research into the safety of e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries, chargers and e-bike conversion kits.

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Russia must end its war and return to dialogue: UK Statement to the OSCE: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/russia-must-end-its-war-and-return-to-dialogue-uk-statement-to-the-osce?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7834e370-4ab9-46ba-acbc-8f3eeda0ac68&utm_content=weekly
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Ambassador Holland reiterates the UK’s support to Ukraine, and calls on Russia to end its war and return to dialogue and risk reduction – including in the Forum for Security Cooperation.

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NDA group celebrates progress and innovation in parliament: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nda-group-celebrates-progress-and-innovation-in-parliament?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=31371adc-4e25-4280-8423-eb48115a1da8&utm_content=weekly
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NDA utilises innovative technology to bring to life progress in delivering its nationally important mission at ‘Nuclear Week in Parliament’.

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Government backs Heathrow expansion to kickstart economic growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-backs-heathrow-expansion-to-kickstart-economic-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=78b07edc-3bb3-41f4-ac2d-d659110e1c47&utm_content=weekly
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Lift-off for growth as government backs expansion at Britain’s busiest and only hub airport.

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Decade-long ban for director of London bakery who abused Covid support scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/decade-long-ban-for-director-of-london-bakery-who-abused-covid-support-scheme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f27d4f5b-ed05-43b3-9e11-67d169092ab5&utm_content=weekly
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Director disqualified for Bounce Back Loan abuse

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Transport and growth update: airport expansion and transition to greener aviation: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/transport-and-growth-update-airport-expansion-and-transition-to-greener-aviation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6216d3f7-6dde-4f27-81b1-80fb49e6c00c&utm_content=weekly
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Outlines the government’s position on airport expansion and work being done on sustainable aviation fuels.

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Reeves: I am going further and faster to kick start the economy: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reeves-i-am-going-further-and-faster-to-kick-start-the-economy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=309624fe-0c03-492e-9e87-d13bbc05134c&utm_content=weekly
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Chancellor unveils new plans to deliver the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor that will boost the UK economy by up to £78 billion by 2035.

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ESFA Update: 29 January 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esfa-update-29-january-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cd7a8746-819b-4333-b321-5fef46ec19aa&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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Chancellor vows to go further and faster to kickstart economic growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/chancellor-vows-to-go-further-and-faster-to-kickstart-economic-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d12ff758-6444-47a2-8f43-d92f158b0704&utm_content=weekly
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