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Joint Statement following meeting between UK Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and UAE Foreign Minister H.H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-following-meeting-between-uk-foreign-secretary-the-rt-hon-david-lammy-mp-and-uae-foreign-minister-hh-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b5539b94-95bb-4191-bfc7-2b381bc26c99&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy and UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed have given a joint statement following a meeting in the UAE.

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Secretary of State: A new chapter in the UK-Ireland relationship: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-a-new-chapter-in-the-uk-ireland-relationship?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=05145bdc-c627-462f-911c-ab785f448d47&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State signalled the new approach in a keynote speech at the annual British-Irish Association Conference in Oxfordshire

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12:59pm, 7 September 2024

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PM meeting with Taoiseach Harris of Ireland: 7 September 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-taoiseach-harris-of-ireland-7-september-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=87860552-3ad1-4883-b619-3ede5f452924&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister met Taoiseach Simon Harris at Farmleigh House in Dublin this afternoon. 

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5:33pm, 7 September 2024

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Transport Secretary sets the wheels in motion on “biggest overhaul to buses in a generation”: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/transport-secretary-sets-the-wheels-in-motion-on-biggest-overhaul-to-buses-in-a-generation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=80525793-ab92-42e0-b613-d1ee82ac6b88&utm_content=weekly
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The new Buses Bill will put power over bus services back in the hands of local leaders.

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12:01am, 9 September 2024

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A new British Ambassador, Sir Alex Ellis, arrives in Spain: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-new-british-ambassador-sir-alex-ellis-arrives-in-spain?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=13004dbf-c26c-4afe-b9bd-bc11f95dba83&utm_content=weekly
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Sir Alex Ellis is appointed British Ambassador to Spain and Non-Resident Ambassador to Andorra.  

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8:00am, 9 September 2024

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UK awards record 7 Chevening Scholarships to Solomon Islanders: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-awards-record-7-chevening-scholarships-to-solomon-islanders?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dfb5ca32-730d-4bf7-8b3a-82daee41ed82&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has set a record for 2024 to 2025 awarding 7 Chevening scholarships to brilliant applicants from Solomon Islands.

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8:39am, 9 September 2024

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Supporting the move to electric vehicles: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supporting-the-move-to-electric-vehicles?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=091d5c96-af72-434f-bcf9-8f70e3b6bae2&utm_content=weekly
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In a pan-Defence collaboration, trials of hydrogen fuelled charging facilities to power the electric vehicle fleet have concluded.

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9:00am, 9 September 2024

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How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/applications-and-complaints?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b70f62dd-bcda-4d0f-8e35-c2605665ec0d&utm_content=weekly
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The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC.

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9:33am, 9 September 2024

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Barratt Developments, Homes England and Lloyds Banking Group launch joint venture, MADE Partnership: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/barratt-developments-homes-england-and-lloyds-banking-group-launch-joint-venture-made-partnership?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=86787840-2bf0-4e10-90ff-0daecf7d59a8&utm_content=weekly
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MADE Partnership will act as master developer for large scale regeneration and new garden villages across England

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9:39am, 9 September 2024

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DBS launch new Customer Satisfaction Survey: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-launch-new-customer-satisfaction-survey?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8b71f889-b51d-4fe3-b603-28fbd52aacaf&utm_content=weekly
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The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Customer Satisfaction Survey, to collect feedback from Disclosure and Customer Service customers.

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11:22am, 9 September 2024

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Sellafield Ltd and partners support local charity: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sellafield-ltd-and-partners-support-local-charity?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab09edde-d996-43be-b2d7-51cf72e91f1b&utm_content=weekly
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Volunteers bring a fresh look to a community project in Warrington.

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11:35am, 9 September 2024

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Peacemaker’s killer has life sentence increased : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/peacemakers-killer-has-life-sentence-increased?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e978bca5-2640-4f1a-8d91-91e34af65d86&utm_content=weekly
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A violent thug who stabbed a young man to death had his life sentence increased. 

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11:45am, 9 September 2024

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Insolvency Service warns people to be on their guard against fraudsters impersonating the agency and its staff: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/insolvency-service-warns-people-to-be-on-their-guard-against-fraudsters-impersonating-the-agency-and-its-staff?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3bc1a050-58fb-4e25-8e1e-7675f1606f72&utm_content=weekly
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The Insolvency Service has seen an increase in fraudsters targeting people who have previously suffered a loss on an investment.

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12:10pm, 9 September 2024

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Change of British High Commissioner to Cameroon: Matt Woods: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-cameroon-matt-woods?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c3b91eda-956e-49aa-9378-62b09f78c06f&utm_content=weekly
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Matt Woods has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

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12:46pm, 9 September 2024

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Inspection report published: Home Office country information on Rwanda: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inspection-report-published-home-office-country-information-on-rwanda?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3a1fa34d-71e1-4240-bcee-1a3180ac4caa&utm_content=weekly
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This report covers a review of country information on Rwanda that was considered by the Independent Advisory Group on Country Information in January 2024

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1:07pm, 9 September 2024

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Foreign Secretary launches expert reviews to strengthen UK’s global impact and expertise: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-launches-expert-reviews-to-strengthen-uks-global-impact-and-expertise?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a7d3672d-b5d3-40c9-a2f8-9b5e05391f7d&utm_content=weekly
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Three new reviews launched to enhance the UK’s global impact, support growth and maximise the diplomatic and development expertise in international development.

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2:00pm, 9 September 2024

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UK-Chile agreement paves way for green hydrogen exports: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-chile-agreement-paves-way-for-green-hydrogen-exports?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=19f41f63-4124-4e46-9883-889575e80067&utm_content=weekly
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UK Export Finance and CORFO announce partnership in London on Chile Day.

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2:03pm, 9 September 2024

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Middlesbrough Council: Best Value Notice (January 2024): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/middlesbrough-council-best-value-notice-january-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=02d806aa-0c2a-4053-85e6-7a6475885165&utm_content=weekly
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Best Value Notice issued to Middlesbrough Council by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

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Letter added notifying the authority that the Best Value Notice will not be reissued at this time.

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2:12pm, 9 September 2024

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority: Best Value Notice (January 2024): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cambridgeshire-and-peterborough-combined-authority-best-value-notice-january-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=41fecaf1-4957-47ad-a745-77fb21d992ea&utm_content=weekly
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Best Value Notice issued to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

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Letter added notifying the authority that the Best Value Notice will not be reissued at this time.

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2:12pm, 9 September 2024

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council: Best Value Notice: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council-best-value-notice?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=14155d9c-d05c-420c-b088-4ca9f3632889&utm_content=weekly
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This Best Value Notice was issued to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 3 August 2023.

Change made:
Letter added notifying the authority that the Best Value Notice will not be reissued at this time.

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2:12pm, 9 September 2024

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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on Myanmar: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-57-uk-statement-on-myanmar?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5fa2bba9-bf09-4dfd-afa8-cf0fa628451e&utm_content=weekly
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The UK’s statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar.

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3:21pm, 9 September 2024

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GAD actuary on Bank’s new panel: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gad-actuary-on-banks-new-panel?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f552139d-d81b-4c47-b227-a3356b2b5593&utm_content=weekly
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A GAD actuary has been appointed to a new financial panel. The cost benefit analysis panel was set up by the Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority

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3:35pm, 9 September 2024

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Illegal waste site in Surrey closed down by Environment Agency: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/illegal-waste-site-in-surrey-closed-down-by-environment-agency?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a102c034-45c7-468c-a99b-8c2ad5aa7ba8&utm_content=weekly
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Investigators obtain court order to block access to site blighted by waste as probe to find out who dumped it continues.

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4:21pm, 9 September 2024

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Disability Minister pays tribute to ParalympicsGB athletes for ‘inspiring the next generation in Paris’: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/disability-minister-pays-tribute-to-paralympicsgb-athletes-for-inspiring-the-next-generation-in-paris?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c5e205ad-bcfa-4396-bde1-c32f04805fc1&utm_content=weekly
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The Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms highlighted the importance of disability inclusion and accessibility as he met with ParalympicsGB athletes at the 17th Summer Paralympic Games in Paris.

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4:32pm, 9 September 2024

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New Fast Stream recruits welcomed at first ‘Base Camp’ of 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-fast-stream-recruits-welcomed-at-first-base-camp-of-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=11e50fef-5707-4fb9-a9ac-578a16dc9ed0&utm_content=weekly
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Hundreds of new starters hear from top speakers at induction events.

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4:44pm, 9 September 2024

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Media Freedom in Hong Kong: Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Stand News Verdict: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/media-freedom-in-hong-kong-media-freedom-coalition-statement-on-stand-news-verdict?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6a20c1eb-3aba-4acd-be37-9085246306cf&utm_content=weekly
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The Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong following the guilty verdict against two former editors of Stand News.

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5:02pm, 9 September 2024

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Changes to the training you need for an SIA licence: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-the-training-you-need-for-an-sia-licence?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6398a0b5-e1d3-4b7a-ba59-0af38af08ab2&utm_content=weekly
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What the changes are, when they will happen, and how they affect SIA licence applicants and licence holders.

Change made:
Updated with information that was originally published on 16 August as a GOV.​UK guidance page. This brings both sets of information into one place.

Time updated:
5:05pm, 9 September 2024

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Government to launch new coalition to tackle knife crime: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-new-coalition-to-tackle-knife-crime?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=07bfb511-be68-4385-9b6d-466dfaaa0d7b&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister is launching a new coalition today (9 September 2024), to tackle knife crime and stop young people being dragged into violent gangs.

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5:28pm, 9 September 2024

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New independent appeals system for postmasters impacted by Horizon scandal: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-independent-appeals-system-for-postmasters-impacted-by-horizon-scandal?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=afb455e9-e131-443a-a8e5-3dc4d4f34e45&utm_content=weekly
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The government has today announced a new independent appeals process for postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme.

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6:13pm, 9 September 2024

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We must improve UN peacekeeping to meet today’s challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/we-must-improve-un-peacekeeping-to-meet-todays-challenges-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=17063122-4416-4d34-9fe5-d63d0f056d16&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on strengthening UN Peacekeeping.

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6:46pm, 9 September 2024

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Yemi Hughes’s story: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/yemi-hughess-story?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=98c14b22-9267-4740-98fc-3766eedf4e3d&utm_content=weekly
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Yemi’s son Andre was fatally stabbed in 2016. Today she attended the first annual Knife Crime Summit at Downing Street.

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7:20pm, 9 September 2024

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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on Sri Lanka: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-57-uk-statement-on-sri-lanka?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7259e85d-44d5-4547-a74a-a44495a69713&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Interactive dialogue on the report of OHCHR on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka.

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8:08pm, 9 September 2024

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UN Human Rights Council 57: Core Group Statement on Sri Lanka: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-57-core-group-statement-on-sri-lanka?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cbd3bb6e-d7bc-47bd-aded-09df3cb1ac97&utm_content=weekly
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Core Group statement on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK at the 57th Human Rights Council.

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8:15pm, 9 September 2024

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Government action to tackle the ‘greatest employment challenge for a generation’: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-action-to-tackle-the-greatest-employment-challenge-for-a-generation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c1e0b817-9f9f-4b9b-87fc-c3ada18e54f8&utm_content=weekly
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Spiralling economic inactivity to be addressed as new Labour Market Advisory Board launched to advise Government on getting Britain working again.

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12:01am, 10 September 2024

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Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State Antony Blinken commit to make the special relationship closer than ever before: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-and-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-commit-to-make-the-special-relationship-closer-than-ever-before?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4c40e049-b733-47a7-a568-ff72dd0a487a&utm_content=weekly
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The UK and US will deepen their commitment to the economic and security relationship that has made them indispensable allies and trade partners for more than 80 years, when a new Strategic Dialogue opens in London.

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12:01am, 10 September 2024

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Secretary of State permits the use of 3 BTV-3 vaccines subject to licence: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-permits-the-use-of-3-btv-3-vaccines-subject-to-licence?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=819c55de-e6d7-4b3a-bd16-50c22a4b5d33&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Defra has permitted the use of 3 unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines within the UK, subject to licence.

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9:29am, 10 September 2024

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Call for evidence: An inspection into the Home Office’s use of age assessments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-evidence-an-inspection-into-the-home-offices-use-of-age-assessments?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=45ebc17f-2fb7-4f05-8786-9f50a0f97590&utm_content=weekly
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The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s use of age assessments to submit evidence for this inspection.

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9:55am, 10 September 2024

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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on Afghanistan: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-57-uk-statement-on-afghanistan?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cfb9df48-1073-4039-a278-aad7894107e8&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan as delivered at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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10:08am, 10 September 2024

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Chevening Alumni launch a Solomon Islands network: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chevening-alumni-launch-a-solomon-islands-network?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=01bd933a-2299-45ad-8921-c8c4c6eb3ece&utm_content=weekly
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The Chevening Alumni of Solomon Islands successfully launched their network at an event in Honiara on 6 September.

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10:13am, 10 September 2024

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Using data to predict and support the future Royal Navy : https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/using-data-to-predict-and-support-the-future-royal-navy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=51e5ea10-bc28-4c8f-8e1e-b095e03842b0&utm_content=weekly
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Helping the Royal Navy maintain a skilled and capable workforce amid rapid technological advancements and demographic shifts.

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10:16am, 10 September 2024

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Hinckley National Freight Interchange: development consent decision extension: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/hinckley-national-freight-interchange-development-consent-decision-extension?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5639b8e7-8a87-430c-98ab-30987e7b2b4d&utm_content=weekly
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The application decision deadline is extended to 10 March 2025.

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10:27am, 10 September 2024

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Homes England goes to TOWN for Northstowe co-housing project: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/homes-england-goes-to-town-for-northstowe-co-housing-project?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fb534300-7573-440b-abb6-bf53e7a4a546&utm_content=weekly
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Marmalade Lane developer to put people and planet at heart of new neighbourhood

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10:30am, 10 September 2024

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Student Smishing Scams on the Rise: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/student-smishing-scams-on-the-rise?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2bd7e62f-29ac-469b-bf0c-e5b581ad579a&utm_content=weekly
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Student Loans Company provides student advice at start of 24/25 academic year

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Law Officers called to Northern Ireland Bar: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/law-officers-called-to-northern-ireland-bar?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0923f8d8-215f-4a86-a7b9-773da07eabe5&utm_content=weekly
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The Law Officers of England and Wales were called to the Bar of Northern Ireland during a visit to the region.

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Hundreds of new starters begin their careers at Sellafield: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-new-starters-begin-their-careers-at-sellafield?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fd55a531-d0f5-4577-9502-7524491291a5&utm_content=weekly
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This year’s cohort of apprentices and graduates will help drive forward work at the UK’s largest and most complex nuclear site.

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‘Small but risky’ online services under the Online Safety Act: letter from DSIT Secretary of State: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/small-but-risky-online-services-under-the-online-safety-act-letter-from-dsit-secretary-of-state?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6ddd6b7b-bcf4-40b0-950e-a25d3ab62f21&utm_content=weekly
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Letter from the Secretary of State, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to Ofcom.

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Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/settlement-fees-waived-for-bereaved-partners-facing-destitution?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8b9aa9a3-6721-4f9e-a7dd-c2f69131c4ab&utm_content=weekly
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People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.

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Oflog: review of long-term role, and short-term remit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oflog-review-of-long-term-role-and-short-term-remit?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=40143877-d520-49dd-bcb7-6e7c4dd025c2&utm_content=weekly
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A letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution to Oflog’s Chief Executive.

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MAC commissioned to review family visa financial requirements: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mac-commissioned-to-review-family-visa-financial-requirements?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5c0ab356-ee03-4156-accd-40a62b22daca&utm_content=weekly
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The Home Secretary writes to the Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), commissioning a review of financial requirements for family visas.

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Secretary of State for Scotland reacts to LMS for September 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-scotland-reacts-to-lms-for-september-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b66d402d-1bcf-48d1-bafd-1ad10c02edf2&utm_content=weekly
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Ian Murray says UK Government is prioritising making work pay, tackling poverty and growing the economy despite inheriting challenging finances

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JASPER gave me the confidence to communicate simply: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/jasper-gave-me-the-confidence-to-communicate-simply?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4ba612c2-672f-44f6-b8ad-57d5ca5395d1&utm_content=weekly
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Department of Health and Social Care programme manager Karen Horrocks says the JASPER course reinforced her belief in the value of straightforward language.

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Iranian transfers of Ballistic Missiles to Russia: UK, France and Germany joint statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/iranian-transfers-of-ballistic-missiles-to-russia-uk-france-and-germany-joint-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=00053e6d-3af9-429d-8208-53ec9441150b&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom gave a statement following Iran’s export and Russia’s procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles.

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Defence Secretary oral statement on war in Ukraine – 10 September 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/defence-secretary-oral-statement-on-war-in-ukraine-10-september-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b4bdb7a-bd08-4fcc-9512-05058ab1957b&utm_content=weekly
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Defence Secretary, John Healey, provided an update to the House of Commons on the war in Ukraine – including details of Ukraine’s defensive operation in the Kursk region of Russia.

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UK statement on Edmundo González Urrutia’s decision to leave Venezuela: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-statement-on-edmundo-gonzalez-urrutias-decision-to-leave-venezuela?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1aa68685-71ec-4ed2-a28f-4d31f1d0f35a&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Secretary responds to the latest developments in Venezuela

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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on Sudan: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-57-uk-statement-on-sudan?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f765c501-1846-4e8c-a5f1-7fde8f230bf6&utm_content=weekly
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UK statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Sudan

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UK and partners respond to Iran’s transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-partners-respond-to-irans-transfer-of-ballistic-missiles-to-russia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8fefbd78-256c-4c09-9886-2190845e7613&utm_content=weekly
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UK Government announcement of significant measures against Iran and Russia, following the Iranian Regime’s transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia.

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UK to expand digital travel to more visitors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-expand-digital-travel-to-more-visitors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f4b02485-e789-465d-9321-3c10308226d8&utm_content=weekly
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By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.

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Ministry of Defence recognise LGBT Veterans in milestone ceremony to help right the wrongs of the past: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ministry-of-defence-recognise-lgbt-veterans-in-milestone-ceremony-to-help-right-the-wrongs-of-the-past?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=57895c3d-4ce7-4f3d-9568-060f800ba268&utm_content=weekly
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Defence Ministers present Etherton Ribbon to LGBT Veterans at symbolic ceremony.

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DHSC Second Permanent Secretary appointed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dhsc-second-permanent-secretary-appointed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=568a9363-8ee0-4e95-a6ad-3efef8d79946&utm_content=weekly
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Tom Riordan, former Leeds City Council Chief Executive, appointed as Department of Health and Social Care Second Permanent Secretary.

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Recruitment for a Senior Application Manager: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-for-a-senior-application-manager?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9294300f-6d83-49d3-9cb7-c456761ea5e2&utm_content=weekly
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Senior Application Manager vacancy, working in the regulation of veterinary medicines.

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UK’s key allies come together to fight public sector fraud: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uks-key-allies-come-together-to-fight-public-sector-fraud?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8563d6ae-e126-4308-a8e9-2e094eb5e99d&utm_content=weekly
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Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States join UK Government for counter fraud summit in London

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Pooja Kanda’s story: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pooja-kandas-story?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c06d700e-c6be-47c9-bb3d-0314da3c891f&utm_content=weekly
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Pooja’s son Ronan was fatally stabbed in 2022. On Monday 9 September, Pooja attended the first annual Knife Crime Summit at Downing Street.

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Criminal legal aid: replacing eforms: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/criminal-legal-aid-replacing-eforms?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b8d63eb-5206-4716-b0be-ca4939a827ba&utm_content=weekly
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The new service to receive legal aid applications, Apply for Criminal Legal Aid, has now replaced eForms CRM14 and CRM15.

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Reed: Investors vital for water infrastructure, growth and jobs: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reed-investors-vital-for-water-infrastructure-growth-and-jobs?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e43d7711-085f-4961-b00d-59b4e8d5ca0b&utm_content=weekly
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Environment Secretary and Financial Secretary to the Treasury met with water industry investors today

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Changes to fees for HM Land Registry’s information services from December: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-fees-for-hm-land-registrys-information-services-from-december?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fcf016c7-c377-4ca5-96a8-022ccf40b03a&utm_content=weekly
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Information services fees will increase by £4, the first increase in more than 10 years.

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Government kick-starts plan to restore neighbourhood policing: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-kick-starts-plan-to-restore-neighbourhood-policing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ca7dae97-c8a6-404b-abcb-0cd42c220a79&utm_content=weekly
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Dedicated neighbourhood police training to be rolled out across the country to help keep our streets safe.

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Dame Diana Johnson speech at the Police Superintendents’ Conference: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/dame-diana-johnson-speech-at-the-police-superintendents-conference?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2b6668cd-3598-4cc8-8e2b-64db330fe686&utm_content=weekly
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The Crime and Policing Minister spoke at the Police Superintendents’ Conference on 10 September 2024.

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Fixing the foundations of opportunity: Education Secretary speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/fixing-the-foundations-of-opportunity-education-secretary-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=29b07d15-6d1b-4f02-beb5-c4ad118b14a8&utm_content=weekly
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Bridget Phillipson’s speech at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Education at a Glance annual report launch event

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Constant missile and drone attacks show Russia’s callous disregard for Ukraine’s citizens: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/constant-missile-and-drone-attacks-show-russias-callous-disregard-for-ukraines-citizens-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7750fc50-6dac-4b1f-b055-d3dd1b4f5016&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

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UK, US and Australia sign supply chain resilience pact: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-us-and-australia-sign-supply-chain-resilience-pact?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c30ff2f0-b5cd-4c36-a152-97a4a28a5c49&utm_content=weekly
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The United Kingdom, United States and Australia sign Memorandum of Understanding on Supply Chain Resilience.

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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on Nicaragua: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-57-uk-statement-on-nicaragua?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ea888eb7-4cbd-45a2-9999-413cd279c28c&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on Nicaragua.

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UK cracks down on illicit ‘shadow fleet’ transporting Russian oil globally: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-cracks-down-on-illicit-shadow-fleet-transporting-russian-oil-globally?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f8abd839-8bf7-45bc-9ed3-77853824ab76&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has sanctioned 10 vessels in Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ – a group of ships that use illicit practices to avoid sanctions on Russian oil.

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Wales unveils new mine water heat opportunity maps: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wales-unveils-new-mine-water-heat-opportunity-maps?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0b70e97f-1a62-4aa2-a1e2-8421373bc125&utm_content=weekly
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The areas of Wales that could benefit the most from innovative mine water heat schemes have been revealed in a new open-access map.

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The government’s vision for the future of UK capital markets: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-governments-vision-for-the-future-of-uk-capital-markets?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3791341d-7ccd-4ce0-8bae-314962e519ee&utm_content=weekly
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Launching the Capital Markets Industry Taskforce conference, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury set out the government’s vision for the future of UK capital markets

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ESFA functions to move to the Department for Education: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/esfa-functions-to-move-to-the-department-for-education?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f46bdc22-9ded-48ce-8b03-31da45a8d2e2&utm_content=weekly
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ESFA set to close in March 2025, bringing the functions into the Department for Education to ensure financial improvement is central to school improvement.

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Scotland’s space sector key to UK ambitions : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scotlands-space-sector-key-to-uk-ambitions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6fcf4331-eee0-48f9-bf6b-8b2fe3da662e&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Space Agency is supporting Scotland’s largest commercial space conference, which opened today (Wednesday 11 September) in Glasgow.  

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Electrician who fraudulently se