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Sir Martyn Oliver’s speech at the NAHT conference: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/sir-martyn-olivers-speech-at-the-naht-conference?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8f161887-6016-489d-90d5-9e53aba8096b&utm_content=weekly
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Sir Martyn Oliver spoke about the Big Listen, the changes Ofsted is making and taking the time to collaboratively build a better education system for all.

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‘Deep dives’ removed from ungraded inspections: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/deep-dives-removed-from-ungraded-inspections?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4e70d3c9-263a-47d3-8ba4-d90569d70710&utm_content=weekly
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Today, at the National Association of Headteacher’s (NAHT) Annual conference, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, announced changes to ungraded inspections.

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12:00pm, 4 May 2024

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Royal Navy seizes more than £500m of drugs in Caribbean Sea: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-navy-seizes-more-than-500m-of-drugs-in-caribbean-sea?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c1a87b1e-f637-45d7-bf32-0f6f7d66b228&utm_content=weekly
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HMS Trent seizes £204m of cocaine in latest drugs bust. It takes the total value of drugs seized in their Caribbean operation to more than half a billion.

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12:01am, 6 May 2024

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Government to lay new law to halt the march of gender-neutral toilets in buildings: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-lay-new-law-to-halt-the-march-of-gender-neutral-toilets-in-buildings?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0e3c0f34-4628-48c5-99d2-c202bd766c53&utm_content=weekly
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New requirements will be brought forward for single sex toilet facilities in new non-domestic buildings to alleviate safety, privacy and dignity concerns.   

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12:01am, 6 May 2024

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British business excellence celebrated in second year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-business-excellence-celebrated-in-second-year-of-the-kings-awards-for-enterprise?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f26511a7-4a90-45ab-950c-ba2e3ed76753&utm_content=weekly
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The recipients of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise announced

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1:00am, 6 May 2024

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UK Increases Support for UNICEF Flood Relief Efforts: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-increases-support-for-unicef-flood-relief-efforts?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=208c5b26-3d6a-4e9a-ace2-5e3bca243e25&utm_content=weekly
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British High Commission announces £850,000 funding uplift to support flood relief efforts in Kenya.

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6:41am, 6 May 2024

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British High Commission Malta: International Programme Fund 2024 to 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-high-commission-malta-international-programme-fund-2024-to-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b6891e2c-1589-467e-9e8a-dc17d38353d3&utm_content=weekly
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British High Commission in Malta is inviting concept notes by 17 May 2024 for projects funded by its International Programme Fund for the financial year 2024 to 2025.

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7:49am, 6 May 2024

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UK-Turkmenistan ceremonial signing of documents: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-turkmenistan-ceremonial-signing-of-documents?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1df2421f-58e2-454e-b7b6-47d4eebb6497&utm_content=weekly
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Ahead of the historic visit, several documents were signed between the governments of the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan.

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8:57am, 6 May 2024

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Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron visits Ashgabat: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-lord-cameron-visits-ashgabat?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f3a438ff-59a4-4595-84c2-256951b34988&utm_content=weekly
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Lord Cameron’s visit, the first by a UK Foreign Secretary to Turkmenistan, marked a historic milestone in the history of UK-Turkmen bilateral relations.

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9:34am, 6 May 2024

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UK and Saudi Arabia to step up vital aid funding for conflict-hit areas: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-saudi-arabia-to-step-up-vital-aid-funding-for-conflict-hit-areas?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=15a17583-abed-42b2-9859-101af8fba721&utm_content=weekly
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The UK and Saudi Arabia set to significantly increase cooperation on joint humanitarian and development programmes around the world.

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9:52am, 6 May 2024

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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Comoros: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/universal-periodic-review-46-uk-statement-on-comoros?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9c9b0fe9-73f9-4379-9d0b-e1f8fac97d03&utm_content=weekly
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The UK’s statement at Comoros’ Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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11:11am, 6 May 2024

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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Slovakia: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/universal-periodic-review-46-uk-statement-on-slovakia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a8ad2d38-c092-4756-a4e4-211b8f7d566f&utm_content=weekly
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Statement from the UK at Slovakia’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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4:14pm, 6 May 2024

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The detonation of even a single nuclear weapon in space could destroy a significant proportion of satellites in orbit around Earth: UK statement at the UN General Assembly: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-detonation-of-even-a-single-nuclear-weapon-in-space-could-destroy-a-significant-proportion-of-satellites-in-orbit-around-earth-uk-statement-at-th?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=84f52126-ef83-4388-90c8-1806af88f66f&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly debate on the Outer Space Treaty.

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5:23pm, 6 May 2024

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Closing the financing gap to rescue the SDGs matters for all our 2030 Agenda objectives: UK statement at the UN: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/closing-the-financing-gap-to-rescue-the-sdgs-matters-for-all-our-2030-agenda-objectives-uk-statement-at-the-un?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d6808081-3480-4fbf-921d-52501fa79e89&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum.

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5:31pm, 6 May 2024

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Scale AI Expands Global Footprint with New United Kingdom Headquarters: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scale-ai-expands-global-footprint-with-new-united-kingdom-headquarters?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7410edc0-096d-430e-b482-bbfe8c945335&utm_content=weekly
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LONDON – May 7, 2024

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Boost to bilateral ties as UK Indo-Pacific Minister visits Bangladesh: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boost-to-bilateral-ties-as-uk-indo-pacific-minister-visits-bangladesh?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d02b02b0-ac43-4904-a556-619fe2059a1d&utm_content=weekly
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The two-day visit will strengthen UK-Bangladesh modern economic, security and migration partnership.

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5:03am, 7 May 2024

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Vote of confidence in UK economy as British AI company Wayve secures over $1 billion to develop AI for self-driving vehicles: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vote-of-confidence-in-uk-economy-as-british-ai-company-wayve-secures-over-1-billion-to-develop-ai-for-self-driving-vehicles?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5d494b63-810b-4a1a-82f4-3e0dcf356b7c&utm_content=weekly
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British AI company Wayve announces $1.05 billion investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles

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7:00am, 7 May 2024

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to El Salvador: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-el-salvador?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5a040f23-c75b-44c6-8712-dde06edccf88&utm_content=weekly
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Mr Ramin Navai has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in succession to Mr David Lelliott OBE.

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8:00am, 7 May 2024

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Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Board reappointments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/children-and-family-court-advisory-and-support-service-board-reappointments?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ee9b5684-1261-4c9f-a75d-74798c501036&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the reappointments of Helen Jones, Professor Eileen Munro and Rohan Sivanandan as members of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Board.

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9:00am, 7 May 2024

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Start for Life services helping babies achieve better outcomes, but more to do to support delivery: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/start-for-life-services-helping-babies-achieve-better-outcomes-but-more-to-do-to-support-delivery?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8f5b7f32-cf7e-4b76-acb0-f55ca3e23e35&utm_content=weekly
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Ofsted and the CQC have today published a joint thematic review of Start for Life services, which provide support for parents from pregnancy until their baby is 2 years old.

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9:30am, 7 May 2024

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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Eritrea: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/universal-periodic-review-46-uk-statement-on-eritrea?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6e323400-35d8-423b-bfa9-5d6578c0d892&utm_content=weekly
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Statement from the UK at Eritrea’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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9:34am, 7 May 2024

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UK and Florida Hold Inaugural Working Group Meeting: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-florida-hold-inaugural-working-group-meeting?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=11f51ad0-29a9-4715-80ae-b12d8babcc75&utm_content=weekly
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The first working group meeting under the UK-Florida MoU on trade and economic co-operation was held in Tallahassee, FL.

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9:41am, 7 May 2024

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HMRC app speeds up student loan applications: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hmrc-app-speeds-up-student-loan-applications?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=51e4c3fd-5471-4ff2-851e-74578eee808d&utm_content=weekly
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Students encouraged to download HMRC app to speed up their student loan applications

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10:02am, 7 May 2024

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Trustees appointed to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/trustees-appointed-to-royal-botanic-gardens-kew?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=45bb2cfe-e9e7-4733-8602-a167cef5b6ef&utm_content=weekly
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Ministers have made one new appointment and four reappointments.

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Updates have been made to the Trustees’ biographies.

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10:09am, 7 May 2024

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Winners of DWP’s Disability Confident Awards: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/winners-of-dwps-disability-confident-awards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=97660799-ad3e-4ed4-b6b3-772a9cd77e6a&utm_content=weekly
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Winners of DWP’s Disability Confident Awards crowned in night of disability employment celebration.

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10:37am, 7 May 2024

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Madagascar: Patrick Lynch: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-madagascar-patrick-lynch?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bf1e3e1b-7edf-4e28-ad28-cc024c9dcca4&utm_content=weekly
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Mr Patrick Lynch has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar in succession to Mr David Ashley.

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10:50am, 7 May 2024

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Lorcan O’Connor joins UK Insolvency Service Board: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lorcan-oconnor-joins-uk-insolvency-service-board?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=befd2070-d2fb-460f-8c2d-9d678b8d7371&utm_content=weekly
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Founder of Ireland’s Insolvency Service joins the UK Insolvency Service Board as a non-executive member

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10:55am, 7 May 2024

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Home Secretary delivering on promises to tackle immigration: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-secretary-delivering-on-promises-to-tackle-immigration?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=46972136-e610-4e56-9219-169a0b160adf&utm_content=weekly
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Progress on immigration as numbers on key visa routes fall 24%, detentions start after passing of Rwanda law, and a major crackdown begins on illegal working.

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11:03am, 7 May 2024

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Rebecca Hilsenrath is confirmed as the acting Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rebecca-hilsenrath-is-confirmed-as-the-acting-parliamentary-and-health-service-ombudsman?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=99f9a6d0-bb16-4e88-9777-67452507308f&utm_content=weekly
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Rebecca Hilsenrath is confirmed as the acting Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman from 18 April 2024

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11:12am, 7 May 2024

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Manila Integrated Security Fund (ISF): Call for Bids 2024-2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/manila-integrated-security-fund-isf-calling-bids-for-20242025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=beb6f7d9-70d3-4f45-9862-f3db9e200ae0&utm_content=weekly
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As part of the UK’s commitment to support the Bangsamoro peace process, the British Embassy Manila is inviting bids for normalization track projects.

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11:25am, 7 May 2024

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Update on pioneering initiative on regulation and evaluation of digital mental health technologies: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-on-pioneering-initiative-on-regulation-and-evaluation-of-digital-mental-health-technologies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f86f3061-8497-473b-b63c-cbb8ef9ffb9a&utm_content=weekly
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An MHRA and NICE partnership, funded by Wellcome, is addressing key challenges for regulating and evaluating digital mental health technologies (DMHTs) with input from patients, the public and mental health professionals.

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11:27am, 7 May 2024

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Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year ahead: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bluetongue-virus-risk-set-out-for-the-year-ahead?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bfcebb15-228f-4571-bb1b-31325255ae97&utm_content=weekly
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• Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) into Great Britain.

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11:33am, 7 May 2024

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Fraudster secured Covid loan by inventing turnover for non-existent business: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fraudster-secured-covid-loan-by-inventing-turnover-for-non-existent-business?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6cdfa367-3657-4fe4-8132-45017cfafb06&utm_content=weekly
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London fraudster provided fictitious turnover for a business which never existed to obtain the loan

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11:39am, 7 May 2024

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UK offer £6m to organisations to help creation of a new UK National Academy dedicated to maths: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-offer-6m-to-organisations-to-help-creation-of-a-new-uk-national-academy-dedicated-to-maths?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3240bab2-df13-40a8-9818-2b4da3140398&utm_content=weekly
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Organisations are now invited to apply to set up a new National Academy focused on Mathematical Sciences.

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12:00pm, 7 May 2024

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Cardiff Business Club signs Armed Forces Covenant: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cardiff-business-club-signs-armed-forces-covenant?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c4052bac-2296-439c-9f05-42e51358fe84&utm_content=weekly
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Cardiff Business Club signs the Armed Forces Covenant alongside Cardiff Bus at its latest event, sponsored by Wales RFCA.

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12:05pm, 7 May 2024

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Non-Executive Directors update: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/non-executive-directors-update?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4d2b1692-d673-48da-b95d-a03bd33eac65&utm_content=weekly
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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is pleased to confirm the reappointment of two current Non- Executive Directors (NEDs) for a further three years. 

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12:09pm, 7 May 2024

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Government teams up with football bosses to kick off Euro 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-teams-up-with-football-bosses-to-kick-off-euro-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=df608f4b-48cd-4144-b2a8-2b7bfbdb782d&utm_content=weekly
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The Foreign Secretary, along with England and Scotland bosses, looks ahead to Euro 2024. Fans are advised to check travel information before heading overseas.

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12:32pm, 7 May 2024

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New £64 million plan to help people stay in work: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-64-million-plan-to-help-people-stay-in-work?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1289b278-e706-4532-a44c-8c283f4e7c61&utm_content=weekly
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‘WorkWell’ pilots to provide tailored support for people in their local area so people can stay and progress in work.

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12:33pm, 7 May 2024

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New plans to drive carbon capture industry forward: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-plans-to-drive-carbon-capture-industry-forward?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4e7acc80-dfeb-4173-a944-de877b8f7bea&utm_content=weekly
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A call for evidence launched today to explore new ways to transport captured CO2 that would enable more UK industries to adopt carbon capture technology.

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1:01pm, 7 May 2024

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Certification Officer: Announcements: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d0c18a14-3658-48e9-a0d2-5642487c31cb&utm_content=weekly
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General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer

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Independent Oxfam Union has been entered on the list of trade unions

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1:48pm, 7 May 2024

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Going further for longer: DASA launches new £3.1 million Themed Competition: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/going-further-for-longer-dasa-launches-new-31-million-themed-competition?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=69767700-807f-46c0-8e34-4a2e51ce0ed4&utm_content=weekly
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DASA seeks innovations to enhance operational advantage through improved self suffiency and energy innovation

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1:53pm, 7 May 2024

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CAC Announces New Deputy Chairs and Members: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cac-announces-new-deputy-chairs-and-members?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8c332d71-b922-4d7c-b38a-a6859a7a2007&utm_content=weekly
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22 Committee Members have been appointed to the CAC on 7 May 2024.

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UK and allies sanction prolific cyber hacker: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-allies-sanction-prolific-cyber-hacker?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e78cdd7c-abc6-4180-8300-94459551c612&utm_content=weekly
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The UK, US and Australia have sanctioned the Russian leader of cyber-crime gang LockBit.

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Headline Intentions for the 2025 Standard Crime Contract: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/headline-intentions-for-the-2025-standard-crime-contract?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ea13a4d3-ddb6-43bf-8a75-a3521b7c9770&utm_content=weekly
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A new document focusing on the forthcoming tender and content of the 2025 contract.

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Discover nature with this year’s National Nature Reserves Week: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/discover-nature-with-this-years-national-nature-reserves-week?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6327f6a0-f76b-45ec-b735-534d083e5226&utm_content=weekly
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There’s a huge range of free activities in Cornwall and Devon as part of National Nature Reserves Week during May.

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The fighting in Sudan must end now: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-fighting-in-sudan-must-end-now-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b5f43af7-8129-4130-b4cf-9fa5f80b5e16&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.

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Lety Holocaust memorial opening ceremony in Czechia: Lord Pickles’ speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/lety-holocaust-memorial-opening-ceremony-in-czechia-lord-pickles-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ca616155-5acd-4e71-9221-2e08425b1618&utm_content=weekly
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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the transformation of the former concentration camp from an industrial pig farm to a memorial.

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Planned Roma Holocaust memorial in Newcastle: Lord Pickles’ statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/planned-roma-holocaust-memorial-in-newcastle-lord-pickles-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3e93da05-2588-4bde-bc2a-fe135e426e7d&utm_content=weekly
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International Holocaust Memorial Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the announcement of a new memorial to commemorate the persecution of the Roma community.

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Rising antisemitism weakens our societies: article by Lord Pickles: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/rising-antisemitism-weakens-our-societies-article-by-lord-pickles?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bc18cec8-7f91-49be-ad2a-a0345bf50145&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues jointly authored an article on antisemitism’s global rise and the need to address all discrimination and hatred.

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Defence Secretary Oral Statement to provide a Defence Personnel Update – 07 May 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/defence-secretary-oral-statement-to-provide-a-defence-personnel-update-07-may-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8257ab59-9aa6-4522-a85f-94c668dbca49&utm_content=weekly
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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps provided an oral statement to the House of Commons on 07 May 2024, to update the House on a data incident involving activity by a malign actor.

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Minister for Europe calls out Russian attempts to erase Ukrainian culture, during UK-German forum for cultural co-operation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-for-europe-calls-out-russian-attempts-to-erase-ukrainian-culture-during-uk-german-forum-for-cultural-co-operation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=126a1c54-072d-4e6d-9738-1f0a6143f7b6&utm_content=weekly
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London plays host to the UK-Germany Cultural Commission for the first time in over 30 years, and Minister for Europe emphasises culture’s role in Ukraine war

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DWP’s Access to Work applications go digital: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dwps-access-to-work-applications-go-digital?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1f13ff0b-bcfa-4437-a81f-d74e16fd03f6&utm_content=weekly
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Core grants from the DWP’s Access to Work scheme are now available through our online portal.

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UK first in Europe to invest in next generation of nuclear fuel: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-first-in-europe-to-invest-in-next-generation-of-nuclear-fuel?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=153120e8-5bff-49da-b8c0-6fc47cc9b479&utm_content=weekly
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£196 million for high-tech nuclear fuel facility and new measures for fusion energy.

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The Thames Barrier – protecting London and the Thames Estuary for 40 years: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-thames-barrier-protecting-london-and-the-thames-estuary-for-40-years?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bec4beb7-4a01-4cb6-a0a8-827ca7259d2a&utm_content=weekly
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Wednesday 8 May marks 40 years since the late Queen officially opened the Thames Barrier in 1984

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UK launches search for industry partners to develop fusion plant: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-launches-search-for-industry-partners-to-develop-fusion-plant?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fcb9d10b-4969-4e7c-bba3-af3c84949cb4&utm_content=weekly
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The competition will identify the best industry partners to form a world-leading public-private alliance led by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.

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Reappointment to the Legal Services Board: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reappointment-to-the-legal-services-board?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d496f0e1-e919-4397-af94-87a20eb67179&utm_content=weekly
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The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the reappointment of Dr Gary Kildare as a lay member of the Legal Services Board.

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Three Commissioners appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/three-commissioners-appointed-to-the-judicial-appointments-commission?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e92af469-a62a-430c-8e3b-93f5f9b82dfc&utm_content=weekly
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His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of 3 Commissioners to the Judicial Appointments Commission.

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Safety job opportunities at Dstl: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/safety-job-opportunities-at-dstl?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b9a5c2b-f42d-4186-8891-8687ae47a147&utm_content=weekly
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Help keep our people safe as we push the boundaries of cutting-edge science and technology.

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Added Health and Safety Advisor: General Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological (CBR) Division

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Setting the direction for flood and coastal erosion research: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/setting-the-direction-for-flood-and-coastal-erosion-research?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=55c87862-9dce-448f-ae41-b0c8850a46e3&utm_content=weekly
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We published our areas of research interest to set the direction on flood and coastal erosion research for England and Wales to 2028

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RSH publishes the results of its fees consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rsh-publishes-the-results-of-its-fees-consultation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7f05885d-6d5f-4f72-88bc-08674608a6cc&utm_content=weekly
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The changes will ensure RSH has the resources, skills and capacity to deliver its wider regulatory role.

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Worming medicines for cats and dogs seized: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/worming-medicines-for-cats-and-dogs-seized?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8d877dec-679b-45ed-91e9-ee672d3ebdf1&utm_content=weekly
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Twenty packets of worming tablets seized at Border Force in Belfast.

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Five vasodilator injectable medicines for dogs and horses seized: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/five-vasodilator-injectable-medicines-for-dogs-and-horses-seized?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d951f629-84da-4d5e-a78a-1b09a04ff320&utm_content=weekly
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AMP 5 injection for horses and dogs seized at a Belfast courier company.

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Pioneering free therapy pilot to support jurors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pioneering-free-therapy-pilot-to-support-jurors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=48e50916-5709-42f9-ad9c-68ab716f55af&utm_content=weekly
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First-of-its-kind counselling and 24/7 support for jurors following difficult cases.

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Dog worming granules seized: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dog-worming-granules-seized?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3e205ea3-264f-433f-bf19-0afc8b12ef90&utm_content=weekly
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Panacur C granules seized at East Midlands Airport.

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Recruitment for two Senior Efficacy Assessors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-for-two-senior-efficacy-assessors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fe490f5e-79a7-4178-9890-3ac682baf67d&utm_content=weekly
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Senior Efficacy Assessor vacancies, working in the regulation of veterinary medicines.

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Space sustainability conference kicks off with £1.8 million for tech innovation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/space-sustainability-conference-kicks-off-with-18-million-for-tech-innovation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ec4a7e18-88fb-433e-b2d4-b1b5249e03cc&utm_content=weekly
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£1.8 million from the UK Space Agency will boost British organisations with promising technologies to support space capabilities.

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Joint supplement for dogs seized: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-supplement-for-dogs-seized?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a8863ddf-904a-4f1b-88fa-a1def89b6e57&utm_content=weekly
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Unauthorised product from the USA seized at a Portadown courier company.

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Report 03/2024: Uncontrolled evacuation of a partially platformed train at Clapham Common London Underground station: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-032024-uncontrolled-evacuation-of-a-partially-platformed-train-at-clapham-common-london-underground-station?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7680c6ca-9d01-48f1-bde2-2edf15558a20&utm_content=weekly
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RAIB has today released its report into an uncontrolled evacuation of a partiallyplatformed train at Clapham Common London Underground station, 5 May 2023.

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300,000 file tax returns in the first week of the tax year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/300000-file-tax-returns-in-the-first-week-of-the-tax-year?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e7bf12e3-490f-4428-b549-5f0eac34e12d&utm_content=weekly
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300,000 early birds file their Self Assessment tax return in the first week of the new tax year.

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New 5-year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-five-year-plan-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistance?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b62b733-208c-4f1b-bcbf-0b6605bd603f&utm_content=weekly
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The government has announced its new national action plan on antimicrobial resistance to protect people and animals from the risk of drug-resistant infections.

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An NHSE quote has been added as well as a new link to the National Action Plan.

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Ship outfitter lands £1 million growth funding with UK Export Finance support: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ship-outfitter-lands-1-million-growth-funding-with-uk-export-finance-support?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=60e5d5ca-9734-4ecb-be65-827bc3035492&utm_content=weekly
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Award-winning Hampshire-based ship outfitter secures government-backed funding from Lloyds Bank as it meets growing post-pandemic demand.

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Students advised to play it safe this exam season: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/students-advised-to-play-it-safe-this-exam-season?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ae83405c-4153-45b6-b65e-afc3249f65b8&utm_content=weekly
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As the 2024 exam season starts, Ofqual is reminding everyone involved in exams and assessments of the risks of malpractice.

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CMA calls on grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-calls-on-grocery-stores-to-make-accurate-pricing-a-priority?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=51aa5860-6c62-41e3-a397-3f63403a7ace&utm_content=weekly
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CMA review indicates that some independent and smaller grocery retailers are failing to display clear and accurate prices.

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Local fishers to benefit from extra post-Brexit fishing quota: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/local-fishers-to-benefit-from-extra-post-brexit-fishing-quota?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4173c6ba-672e-4e3f-9725-08955ad8a7b3&utm_content=weekly
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Fishers to benefit from additional post-Brexit quota through two new trials.

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£7m beach management reduces flood risk in Lincolnshire: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/7m-beach-management-reduces-flood-risk-in-lincolnshire?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4cd54f60-a041-4338-8f18-27fc286f29b7&utm_content=weekly
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Sand has begun to be topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point, reducing the risk of flooding for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities.

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Man prosecuted for working unlicensed as a school security guard: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/man-prosecuted-for-working-unlicensed-as-a-school-security-guard?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6e6f7703-b88a-4ef0-9ade-13d85e2b689c&utm_content=weekly
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On 26 January 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted former door supervisor Steven Richardson for breaching the Private Security Industry Act.

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Sue Wilkinson is reappointed as a Commissioner of Historic England.: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sue-wilkinson-is-reappointed-as-a-commissioner-of-historic-england?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=52bae22d-59f9-46c1-af27-073e01f25e33&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State has reappointed Sue Wilkinson as Commissioner of Historic England for a second term.

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Clampdown on non-paying parents Child Maintenance consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/clampdown-on-non-paying-parents-child-maintenance-consultation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=565d6af9-d459-4805-8dea-1d550003c0a2&utm_content=weekly
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A clampdown on parents who refuse to take financial responsibility for their children has been set out by the government today.

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