Weekly update from GOV.UK for: News and communications

Weekly update from GOV.​UK for:


News and communications
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UK armed forces step up monitoring of increased Russian activity in UK waters: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-armed-forces-step-up-monitoring-of-increased-russian-activity-in-uk-waters?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ec3703ce-3ec8-4e00-9bc6-38245612f62e&utm_content=weekly
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Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days on operations monitoring Russian activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic throughout July.

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Time updated:
4:17pm, 8 August 2026

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PM starts roll out of ‘everyday fixes’ on the cost of living – ending rip-off discounts and subscription traps: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-starts-roll-out-of-everyday-fixes-on-the-cost-of-living-ending-rip-off-discounts-and-subscription-traps?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fdc39b1c-9da5-4e5a-ad29-ea3f0a94b11b&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister has announced that he will be rolling out a series of ‘everyday fixes’ to help people with the cost of living, kicking off with two measures today.

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Time updated:
10:30pm, 9 August 2026

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Changes to how HM Land Registry sends emails about applications: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-how-hm-land-registry-sends-emails-about-applications?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=52c9945f-eb0f-4f14-8d4b-09d67bbd7ea1&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
How HM Land Registry is increasing security and simplicity with documents becoming available via a secure link rather than as an attachment to emails.

Change made:
Updated “late August” to 23 August 2026.

Time updated:
9:30am, 10 August 2026

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Student Loans Interest Rates and Repayment Threshold Announcement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/student-loans-interest-rates-and-repayment-threshold-announcement--7?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5a94f581-c12d-4667-8a04-4b83392613c7&utm_content=weekly
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The Department for Education today 10 August 2026 confirmed annual updates to interest rates for undergraduate and postgraduate Income Contingent Student Loans, repayment thresholds for Plan 1 Income Contingent Student Loans, and the interest rates and deferment threshold for Mortgage Style Student Loans.

Change made:
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Time updated:
9:50am, 10 August 2026

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Bradford second-hand car dealer ordered to repay Covid loan cash in full: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bradford-second-hand-car-dealer-ordered-to-repay-covid-loan-cash-in-full?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0abb2063-d2b2-4da8-9ef2-7ef37ad0576e&utm_content=weekly
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Used car dealer was convicted of Covid fraud earlier this year

Change made:
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Time updated:
10:20am, 10 August 2026

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Gig goers urged to Stop! Think Fraud before buying tickets: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gig-goers-urged-to-stop-think-fraud-before-buying-tickets?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c2dc716c-4bdd-4307-9b25-ea3df297bfcf&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
Government and O2 team up to urge people to Stop! Think Fraud before buying resale tickets ahead of big tours this summer.

Change made:
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Time updated:
11:26am, 10 August 2026

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UK appoints Alex Milward as new HMTC for North America and HM Consul General New York: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-appoints-alex-milward-as-new-hmtc-for-north-america-and-hm-consul-general-new-york?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6f25aafe-edd7-49b5-baa4-224724f9b663&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
Alex takes up the role at an important moment for the UK’s relationship with North America.

Change made:
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Time updated:
11:39am, 10 August 2026

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Applications now open for UK government’s 2026-27 Chevening Scholarships: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/applications-now-open-for-uk-governments-2026-27-chevening-scholarships?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=72096d7f-54d4-466a-bddc-98fecc4114b1&utm_content=weekly
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The British Embassy in Beirut is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the UK government’s flagship Chevening Scholarships programme.

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Time updated:
11:47am, 10 August 2026

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Two Trustees reappointed to the Theatres Trust board: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-trustees-reappointed-to-the-theatres-trust-board?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8fe01030-ded1-4e75-99d0-f56a85cc6b2a&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has reappointed Annie Hampson and Katie Town as Trustees of the Theatres Trust Board for six months from 13 September 2026.

Change made:
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Time updated:
12:00pm, 10 August 2026

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£130 million for cutting-edge next generation vehicles securing over 1,800 jobs: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/130-million-for-cutting-edge-next-generation-vehicles-securing-over-1800-jobs?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cde36d06-c434-4f8b-a711-776b53344143&utm_content=weekly
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Britain’s automotive sector will benefit from almost £130 million of investment to ramp up new zero emission technologies, government has announced today.

Change made:
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Time updated:
12:09pm, 10 August 2026

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UK first in Europe to authorise orforglipron for weight management and type 2 diabetes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-first-in-europe-to-authorise-orforglipron-for-weight-management-and-type-2-diabetes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4ef85ab2-5dc7-4213-ba29-0f601bc80f21&utm_content=weekly
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As with all GLP-1 receptor agonists, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of orforglipron under close review.

Change made:
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Time updated:
12:27pm, 10 August 2026

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G-Cloud relaunches with biggest upgrade in its history: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/g-cloud-relaunches-with-biggest-upgrade-in-its-history?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=efad0fd3-a4fa-44ea-8ef8-df68a9cf3b91&utm_content=weekly
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Government Commercial Agency’s G-Cloud framework has relaunched, opening up an estimated £14 billion in opportunities for small British businesses.

Change made:
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Time updated:
12:51pm, 10 August 2026

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Notice to improve: Nettleham Infant and Nursery School: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-improve-nettleham-infant-and-nursery-school?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dda0fed7-2e1e-498b-a6fe-8e5eeeb18260&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
A notice to improve issued to Nettleham Infant and Nursery School.

Change made:
Closed the notice to improve.

Time updated:
1:18pm, 10 August 2026

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Honorary King’s Counsel nominations: deadline 18 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/honorary-kings-counsel-nominations-deadline-18-september-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=727f2097-3893-4578-9fa9-223df78aad83&utm_content=weekly
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The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the award of King’s Counsel Honoris Causa. Please submit nominations via the digital form below, before the deadline of 18 September 2026.

Change made:
Updated ‘The award is for’ section to include case studies of recent recipients.

Time updated:
1:28pm, 10 August 2026

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Minister visits Port of Tyne to support plastic pellet clean-up: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-visits-port-of-tyne-to-support-plastic-pellet-clean-up?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=be782d58-f133-45a2-aad5-abf56ec3378a&utm_content=weekly
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Marine Minister Stephen Morgan visits Port of Tyne to see first-hand the ongoing response from volunteers and multiple agencies to plastic pollution incident

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Time updated:
1:57pm, 10 August 2026

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Construction begins on £13m Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/construction-begins-on-13m-skinningrove-flood-alleviation-scheme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f005f57b-e5be-4ee8-b101-0af4bf61d983&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has begun a £13 million flood scheme in Skinningrove, replacing Stone Row Bridge and ending the need for manual flood gates.

Change made:
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Time updated:
2:20pm, 10 August 2026

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MHRA advises quarantine of medical devices supplied without appropriate conformity markings: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-advises-quarantine-of-medical-devices-supplied-without-appropriate-conformity-markings?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c08810cd-984c-435e-9aa6-51337e5a2506&utm_content=weekly
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The MHRA has become aware of a number of medical devices being supplied on the UK market that do not comply with the requirements of the UK Medical Device Regulations 2002 (UK MDR 2002) or with the EU Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (EU MDR).

Change made:
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Time updated:
2:22pm, 10 August 2026

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DSCC Online: Multi-factor Authentication: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dscc-online-multi-factor-authentication?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=74bc2963-54e9-4bd6-8b71-147832d6fa9e&utm_content=weekly
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We’re introducing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all DSCC Online users to improve account security.

Change made:
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Time updated:
3:07pm, 10 August 2026

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The UK remains concerned by reports of systematic ill-treatment of prisoners of war and civilian detainees, by Russian authorities: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on Ukraine: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-concerned-by-reports-of-systematic-ill-treatment-of-prisoners-of-war-and-civilian-detainees-by-russian-authorities-uk-statement-at-the-?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b8fe5ff2-4c58-49bb-869f-e442f3a766a5&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Arria meeting on Implementing international humanitarian law: prisoners of war, civilian detainees and foreign fighters, in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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Time updated:
3:31pm, 10 August 2026

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British Embassy Santiago presents recommendations to advance offshore wind development in Chile: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-embassy-santiago-presents-recommendations-to-advance-offshore-wind-development-in-chile?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7943cf5a-8548-44ba-a02e-0c832c0dde20&utm_content=weekly
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Embassy event will bring together government authorities, industry representatives and academia to discuss key findings of the reports and explore next steps for the development of the sector.

Change made:
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Time updated:
4:04pm, 10 August 2026

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MOJ Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/moj-lawtech-grant-competition-phase-iii?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d81b3e6a-20f2-431f-8406-87bc350880fb&utm_content=weekly
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The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has launched a competition to award funding for the third phase of the LawtechUK programme.

Change made:
Questions and answers for potential bidders updated.

Time updated:
4:31pm, 10 August 2026

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DVLA becomes first government organisation in the world to achieve 5-star Service Desk certification: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dvla-becomes-first-government-organisation-in-the-world-to-achieve-5-star-service-desk-certification?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=edfa183a-3c34-494d-a8fd-38cfed328092&utm_content=weekly
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has become the first government organisation anywhere in the world to receive 5-star World Class certification from the Service Desk Institute® (SDI®).

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Time updated:
4:40pm, 10 August 2026

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More areas in England declared in drought after record dry July: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-areas-in-england-declared-in-drought-after-record-dry-july?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cb192463-d198-4ee7-9664-a9c4e443e8fc&utm_content=weekly
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National Drought Group met today as 71.3% of England now in drought

Change made:
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Time updated:
5:55pm, 10 August 2026

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£100k awarded to empower Northern Ireland community representatives to make their voices heard: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/100k-awarded-to-empower-northern-ireland-community-representatives-to-make-their-voices-heard?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=147eb525-60b4-4154-aa36-701e755ecff3&utm_content=weekly
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Women’s charity awarded first Engagement for Change Fund grant to provide support across Northern Ireland

Change made:
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Time updated:
12:01am, 11 August 2026

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Recruitment for an Application Manager: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-for-an-application-manager?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c63ab5b7-bb42-4518-b547-34be1d6039f4&utm_content=weekly
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Application Manager overseeing application procedures for the VMD.

Change made:
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Time updated:
9:24am, 11 August 2026

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Clearing the Way to University: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/clearing-the-way-to-university?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a24b99ae-e553-4277-a324-a255c310befc&utm_content=weekly
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Jackie Currie, Executive Director of Customer, at SLC 

Change made:
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Time updated:
10:22am, 11 August 2026

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Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to the London Spiritual Mission: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-regulator-appoints-interim-managers-to-the-london-spiritual-mission?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9bae5f1e-4b2e-4d70-bfcb-3dbd1eb70f04&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission has appointed Interim Managers to an unregistered charity amidst an ongoing inquiry.

Change made:
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Time updated:
10:54am, 11 August 2026

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Pat Ritchie’s tenure as Homes England Chair extended: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pat-ritchies-tenure-as-homes-england-chair-extended?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3abaab12-b0cd-4110-8d6c-eccf2277e67d&utm_content=weekly
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Pat Ritchie will continue in the role until the end of April 2027

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Time updated:
11:50am, 11 August 2026

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Appointment of Gautam Rangarajan as an Expert Advisor on Structure and Process: 11 August 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-gautam-rangarajan-as-an-expert-advisor-on-structure-and-process-11-august-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c4e599cc-15f9-4276-98ad-577be71f60e6&utm_content=weekly
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Appointment of Gautam Rangarajan as an Expert Advisor on Structure and Process.  

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Time updated:
12:08pm, 11 August 2026

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Appointment of Alex Lloyd Hunter as the Advisor on Digital Communications Processes & Strategy: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-alex-lloyd-hunter-as-the-advisor-on-digital-communications-processes-strategy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=150ee7b3-9e1e-45f1-9eea-f1192f0c70e4&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
Alex Lloyd Hunter has been appointed as the Advisor on Digital Communications Processes & Strategy.

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Time updated:
12:32pm, 11 August 2026

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CIC Accounts User Feedback: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cic-accounts-user-feedback?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab1b57da-1321-4211-aa0f-8f12852a1155&utm_content=weekly
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Companies House want to hear your experiences of using the Package Accounts Upload Service

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Time updated:
12:51pm, 11 August 2026

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Waterway vandalism puts lives at risk and worsens drought impacts: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/waterway-vandalism-puts-lives-at-risk-and-worsens-drought-impacts?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a41c07d0-7f85-4de7-87e8-ab57574a3b68&utm_content=weekly
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Environment Agency water control structures suffer repeated vandalism which puts lives at risk and worsens drought impacts. Public urged to report incidents.

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1:15pm, 11 August 2026

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Suspended prison term for skip-hire boss: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/suspended-prison-term-for-skip-hire-boss?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5512aa98-db1d-4d63-8833-150fad5f99ec&utm_content=weekly
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Essex company fined after operator ignored warnings to clear overflowing site

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Time updated:
1:22pm, 11 August 2026

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David Lacey appointed UK Honorary Consul in Penang: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/david-lacey-appointed-uk-honorary-consul-in-penang?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0414ec85-1c1b-4cb0-8f50-308183989f66&utm_content=weekly
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Dr David Lacey has been appointed as the new British Honorary Consul in Penang, succeeding Dato’ Robert Hawkins MBE who has retired after serving in the role for 20 years.

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Time updated:
1:38pm, 11 August 2026

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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=0feaf9fb-9b48-4287-93e2-5b81f22dbf8d&utm_content=weekly
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The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC.

Change made:
News Article.

Time updated:
3:28pm, 11 August 2026

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Two men arrested after illegal waste dumping in Cheshire: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-men-arrested-after-illegal-waste-dumping-in-cheshire?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aad742ed-b1ac-48bc-b57c-b80e533e9155&utm_content=weekly
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Two men have been arrested as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste dumping on a farm at Middlewich in Cheshire.

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4:16pm, 11 August 2026

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Much more must be done to prevent and prosecute acts of violence in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/much-more-must-be-done-to-prevent-and-prosecute-acts-of-violence-in-the-west-bank-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cbe4cabc-fd30-4b64-8839-e28ea6a5a870&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Palestine.

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Time updated:
4:45pm, 11 August 2026

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PM vows to save “hollowed out high streets” with crackdown on vape and betting shops: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-vows-to-save-hollowed-out-high-streets-with-crackdown-on-vape-and-betting-shops?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=12b07f73-aefa-4cac-b34d-d2df848d18de&utm_content=weekly
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High streets that have been hollowed out by the unchecked spread of vape stores, betting shops, and rogue businesses that do little to serve local communities are set to face a crackdown under new powers announced by the Prime Minister today [Tuesday 11 August].

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Time updated:
8:54pm, 11 August 2026

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Disabled people invited to shape recommendations of review into PIP: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/disabled-people-invited-to-shape-recommendations-of-review-into-pip?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fe323737-c22c-4d81-983b-1864f2b7af37&utm_content=weekly
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The Timms Review launched last October with the aim of making sure PIP is fair and fit for the future. Its Interim Report, published in July 2026, found that PIP is no longer fit for purpose.

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Time updated:
12:01am, 12 August 2026

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Households living near new pylons to save thousands on bills: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/households-living-near-new-pylons-to-save-thousands-on-bills?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=326a40b1-eaa5-412b-a18f-c6fac373c76a&utm_content=weekly
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Government reveals the communities in over 40 locations eligible for cheaper electricity bills.

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Time updated:
12:01am, 12 August 2026

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Consumer upgrade for housing association: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/consumer-upgrade-for-housing-association?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=892aa42a-b7b2-4231-92be-640a7f83d023&utm_content=weekly
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RSH publishes regulatory judgements for East Midlands Housing Group and Lancaster City Council

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Time updated:
9:30am, 12 August 2026

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Seeing through the fog of war: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/seeing-through-the-fog-of-war?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4e8c9ed9-8c90-4f69-9f91-d43d479ca8a7&utm_content=weekly
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Dstl is working on future thermal cameras that will be better at seeing through smoke and dust.

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UK and Australia boost radar technology and industry cooperation as Defence Minister visits Indo-Pacific partners: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-australia-boost-radar-technology-and-industry-cooperation-as-defence-minister-visits-indo-pacific-partners?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=87166ef9-8c1f-4c33-aee5-5a4050b71dc3&utm_content=weekly
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The UK and Australia are boosting cooperation on radar technology, as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP kicks off a visit to Indo-Pacific partners this week. 

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The Timms Review: co-chair update, August 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-timms-review-co-chair-update-august-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=19bf6146-b80f-4bec-986b-d3d44156dce2&utm_content=weekly
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This document sets out an update on the progress of the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), from the Review’s co-chairs.

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CMA proposes removing 27 market remedies in part or full following review: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-proposes-removing-27-market-remedies-in-part-or-full-following-review?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4b36464f-c263-47ad-8985-fcec7cde85b3&utm_content=weekly
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Strategic review points to removing or amending measures that may no longer be needed following changes to how markets work, regulation or consumer behaviour.

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Patients to benefit from faster access to medicines as UK moves away from animal testing in science: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/patients-to-benefit-from-faster-access-to-medicines-as-uk-moves-away-from-animal-testing-in-science?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9d965de8-21f6-4d4c-9efa-6a57153e9080&utm_content=weekly
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New projects to move UK science away from animal testing

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436,000 sole traders and landlords make their tax digital: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/436000-sole-traders-and-landlords-make-their-tax-digital?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c973d14a-7d92-488b-9636-30d16fd544d7&utm_content=weekly
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More than 436,000 sole traders and landlords have successfully submitted their first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarterly update.

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Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fusion-energy-expert-prof-dennis-whyte-appointed-next-ukaea-ceo?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e2999be0-8170-44db-b525-585ff166d782&utm_content=weekly
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Professor Dennis Whyte has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of UKAEA Group.

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Maeving in the right direction: E-motorbike maker gears up exports with UKEF backing: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/maeving-in-the-right-direction-e-motorbike-maker-gears-up-exports-with-ukef-backing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=20b18fb8-f1b0-4a60-bd06-ce91ff21dbb2&utm_content=weekly
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Government-backed finance enables Coventry-based SME to scale up production and create jobs to meet growing export demand.

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Additional opportunity to tender for peer reviewer contracts: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/additional-opportunity-to-tender-for-peer-reviewer-contracts?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b824cf5b-ea01-4591-9698-d96329e72b9c&utm_content=weekly
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Individuals have a further opportunity to tender to become a peer reviewer, with services starting from 1 March 2027.

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International discussion on climate change, ageing and health: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/international-discussion-on-climate-change-ageing-and-health?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a54aea6c-c93c-4711-9504-396c41ac4ac5&utm_content=weekly
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Actuary Georgina Bedenham joined experts at an ILC UK webinar to explore how climate change affects health, ageing populations and future public policy.

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MHRA reaffirms the safety of childhood vaccination: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-reaffirms-the-safety-of-childhood-vaccination?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=950b6088-b60d-4fc9-9218-c35087c1b44c&utm_content=weekly
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Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases

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Hebridean Princess preliminary assessment update: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hebridean-princess-preliminary-assessment-update?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=118b3976-b5a4-4003-ae33-24741692c527&utm_content=weekly
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MAIB statement on preliminary assessment.

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13 asylum hotels exited and returned to local communities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/13-asylum-hotels-exited-and-returned-to-local-communities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b01c4dc4-d795-4354-a4e6-3351b3be7fb5&utm_content=weekly
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More asylum hotels have been handed back to local communities, ready to reopen their doors to tourists, visitors and businesses.

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The Tide returns after 200 years due to £4.5m Restoration Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-tide-returns-after-200-years-due-to-45m-restoration-scheme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dfd906bb-cf99-43c2-a243-19e4e7098d00&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency’s Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme in Hartlepool sees the return of the tide for the first time in over 200 years.

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British Week 2026: 10 years in Paraguay: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-week-2026-10-years-in-paraguay?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=29704f37-5dcb-45b6-b0cf-1f0ac846b735&utm_content=weekly
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Join us in celebrating British Week in Paraguay from 15 to 23 August 2026 with a special programme marking 10 years of British Week in Paraguay.

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Joint statement on executions in Iran: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-executions-in-iran?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3bb12367-f90b-4d93-8ca9-fece1c99709d&utm_content=weekly
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Joint statement from the United Kingdom, Albania, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, the High Representative of the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

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Newborn ICU admissions drop 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/newborn-icu-admissions-drop-50-in-first-full-year-of-rsv-maternal-vaccine-programme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aafd974b-8e31-4d7e-bcc7-ebceadea6ef2&utm_content=weekly
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While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.

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PM call with President Stubb of Finland: 13 August 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-stubb-of-finland-13-august-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=618f5e5c-da33-49f9-b1dd-4efc9be771bb&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, today. 

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33 Pakistani scholars prepare for UK study through Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/33-pakistani-scholars-prepare-for-uk-study-through-chevening-and-commonwealth-scholarships?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=51f5ef9f-6275-4972-8571-343dff73bf32&utm_content=weekly
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Scholars from across Pakistan will shortly travel to the UK on fully funded Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study at leading British universities.

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Silver Cloud II report published: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/silver-cloud-ii-report-published?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d7a3b0d7-f8db-48fe-bc3c-fd60f6da1a73&utm_content=weekly
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Grounding and subsequent loss of a fishing vessel on Rubha Rodha, Lochinver, Scotland.

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Secretary of State congratulates Northern Ireland students on A-Level and vocational results: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-congratulates-northern-ireland-students-on-a-level-and-vocational-results?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e6bcef15-75ec-4400-b0cb-5f80558bb484&utm_content=weekly
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Increase in top grades from Northern Ireland students.

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Number of T Level pupils hits record high as maths A Levels rise: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/number-of-t-level-pupils-hits-record-high-as-maths-a-levels-rise?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c5bf6808-005d-4227-99c5-5d95a0ddfaac&utm_content=weekly
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T Level results grow substantially as more students achieve more A and A* grades in A Level maths

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Over 33 tonnes of suspected illegal food seized following NFCU arrest and partner operation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-33-tonnes-of-suspected-illegal-food-seized-following-nfcu-arrest-and-partner-operation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=02fbaf3f-6e46-4199-baf0-9f170466ffb4&utm_content=weekly
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FSA National Food Crime Unit operation leads to one arrest and the seizure of suspected illegal food products across England, Wales and Scotland.

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World-renowned wildlife photography exhibition opens in Honiara: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/world-renowned-wildlife-photography-exhibition-opens-in-honiara?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6f57c9f6-b0ac-4f7b-bc1d-1261d5c27cae&utm_content=weekly
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The British High Commission in Honiara in partnership with the National Art Gallery launched the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in Honiara.

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You’ve got the grades, but don’t pass on your health: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/youve-got-the-grades-but-dont-pass-on-your-health?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9270ee30-b836-4216-ac5b-0bca44f097d3&utm_content=weekly
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Medicines and medical devices regulator issues health advice for teens off to university.

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Updated information on where to obtain a Men B vaccine across all four nations.

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Remediation nears completion in Kincardine after mine subsidence: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/remediation-nears-completion-in-kincardine-after-mine-subsidence?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3ca5367a-b961-49d2-9382-10af3fd9a193&utm_content=weekly
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The Mining Remediation Authority is restoring Scottish community after underground mine workings caused 6 homes to be demolished.

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Iran must cease its long-standing support for the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/iran-must-cease-its-long-standing-support-for-the-houthis-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a7a9a4d5-01e1-4bfb-b16a-0bd20ef53c4d&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.

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The bigger picture: How Vizgard is automating airspace safety: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/the-bigger-picture-how-vizgard-is-automating-airspace-safety?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3bedaa44-741d-4d38-a91f-e5d1441f222a&utm_content=weekly
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From police drones to military quadcopters, Vizgard’s UKDI-funded visual AI is helping to keep the skies safer.

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Growth in every postcode as Burnham sits down with small business owners in the West Country: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/growth-in-every-postcode-as-burnham-sits-down-with-small-business-owners-in-the-west-country?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2f7117ca-9429-4ba5-92b3-018632dbcfbb&utm_content=weekly
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Andy Burnham will tell small business owners he has their back as he continues his summer tour in the West Country tomorrow (Friday 14 August).

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Millions to receive essential benefit payments early: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-to-receive-essential-benefit-payments-early?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4083f9d3-9785-4430-935b-5dbe8e20bb8c&utm_content=weekly
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Millions of people will receive essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 28 August.

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AI bootcamp launched in North West to combat youth unemployment: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ai-bootcamp-launched-in-north-west-to-combat-youth-unemployment?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8ba79e4c-a08f-40ca-9bd0-82b1a286e852&utm_content=weekly
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Young people out of work or at risk of entering unemployment after school are set to benefit from a first of its kind AI bootcamp kicking off in the North West.

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150 rural 4G masts now live so holidaymakers can switch off without being cut off: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/150-rural-4g-masts-now-live-so-holidaymakers-can-switch-off-without-being-cut-off?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aebb84c1-8cea-487f-9d8b-eb9cbf7af70a&utm_content=weekly
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More than 150 rural 4G mast upgrades are now live, boosting mobile coverage across remote UK areas and helping walkers, visitors and communities stay connected.

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Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-new-zealand?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d7574ea1-a5ab-40db-ba07-897b1d5a6114&utm_content=weekly
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Ms Louise Cantillon has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands.

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Asylum appeals target launched for faster removals: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/asylum-appeals-target-launched-for-faster-removals?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=89c82511-8bcb-4281-948a-6c34ef8467e8&utm_content=weekly
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Individuals with no right to be in the UK will be deported faster as new 24-week target on asylum appeal decisions comes into