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Top tips to protect your Christmas gifts from cyber-scrooges: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/top-tips-to-protect-your-christmas-gifts-from-cyber-scrooges?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e2aab843-fe09-48ba-b607-25d7792024c7&utm_content=weekly
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Got a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home.

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9:00am, 27 December 2025

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First new National River Walk announced: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-new-national-river-walk-announced?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=83a02036-ee52-4f90-a346-17579db3b0bf&utm_content=weekly
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• The 21-kilometre ‘Mersey Valley Way’ is set to run from Stockport through Manchester to Trafford

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9:19am, 27 December 2025

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Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-to-launch-gap-year-scheme-for-young-people-to-bolster-skills-and-leadership?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=db5eed6f-6b05-496d-8c06-073069afaf49&utm_content=weekly
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Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces

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12:00pm, 27 December 2025

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UK and Germany sign £52m contract for cutting-edge artillery: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-germany-sign-52m-contract-for-cutting-edge-artillery?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5cc998fa-28e1-4c22-b885-b0ec220b5a67&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for state-of-the-art military artillery.

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9:00am, 28 December 2025

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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 28 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-28-december-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=24c87f97-b6dc-4dac-ab48-7b878868a0bd&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy today.

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6:02pm, 28 December 2025

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Faster treatments and support for health workers as AI tackles A&E bottlenecks: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/faster-treatments-and-support-for-health-workers-as-ai-tackles-ae-bottlenecks?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=712d8f6b-9c37-4a20-832b-3ea97ff4eddc&utm_content=weekly
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AI tool helping 50 NHS organisations predict A&E demand this winter, speeding up patient care as government delivers on building an NHS fit for the future.

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10:30pm, 28 December 2025

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Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/drive-to-tackle-workplace-sickness-with-small-business-occupational-health-training?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=db1c85cd-2e75-4932-99d0-98d72676d5aa&utm_content=weekly
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Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational health training for 5,000 line managers working in small businesses.

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12:01am, 29 December 2025

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PM call with President Trump of the United States, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and European leaders: 28 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-and-european-leaders-28-december-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e46544f4-604e-4d03-ae8d-5a2659635dcf&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke with President Trump, President Zelenskyy and European leaders.

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7:41am, 29 December 2025

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New analysis shows Britain’s innovators are boosted by Horizon: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-analysis-shows-britains-innovators-are-boosted-by-horizon?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=483a985e-2105-459b-aca2-7cf7f9b922c9&utm_content=weekly
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Horizon research with UK involvement was more widely cited, as UK celebrates 2 years in Horizon Europe.

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9:00am, 29 December 2025

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MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-urges-public-to-avoid-illegal-online-weight-loss-medicines-this-new-year?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0f8cb456-9776-4dea-9367-2471bfbbde0d&utm_content=weekly
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As many people consider lifestyle changes at the start of the year, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate.

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10:05am, 29 December 2025

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Festive filers sleigh their Self Assessment returns: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/festive-filers-sleigh-their-self-assessment-returns?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7981239e-90a1-40bf-9cd7-3e2220177b2a&utm_content=weekly
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4,606 people filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day

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10:27am, 29 December 2025

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Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/welsh-secretary-looks-ahead-to-bright-2026-for-wales?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b3164661-4e69-4156-811e-91cbed0eeeb4&utm_content=weekly
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Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens reflects on UK Government investment and delivery in Wales in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026.

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11:08am, 29 December 2025

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Students urged to stay alert for scams as January student finance payments approaches: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/students-urged-to-stay-alert-for-scams-as-january-student-finance-payments-approaches?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f7beb145-9d12-49e8-987e-fa8ab2317161&utm_content=weekly
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As student finance maintenance payments are due to be paid in January, the Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to remain vigilant of scams designed to steal personal and financial information.

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12:05pm, 29 December 2025

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Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lives-to-be-saved-by-boosting-access-to-drug-overdose-medication?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b83013a3-29fe-452a-b824-d42c7bec1aad&utm_content=weekly
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Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol services.

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Updated figures to reflect the Office for National Statistics release ‘Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2024 registrations’. Amended the number of lives lost from drug-related deaths in England and Wales from 5,448 to 5,565 and the number of deaths involving nitazenes from 180 to 195.

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1:51pm, 29 December 2025

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Bluetongue: latest situation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bluetongue-latest-situation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3ab8cc1f-7dbe-4180-b608-a8cc560082f2&utm_content=weekly
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Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.

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Two new cases of BTV-3 in England were confirmed on 23 December 2025 following routine bluetongue surveillance: 3 cattle in East Sussex and 4 cattle in Kent.

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4:07pm, 29 December 2025

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The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-reaffirms-its-support-for-the-sovereignty-territorial-integrity-political-independence-and-unity-of-somalia-uk-statement-at-the--2?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ea490df3-7592-4a09-83ce-2630d14934a8&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia.

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8:57pm, 29 December 2025

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Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/outstanding-contributions-to-the-uk-recognised-in-his-majesty-the-kings-new-year-2026-overseas-and-international-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1b476b3e-4a1e-4851-b159-2574beed018b&utm_content=weekly
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The New Year Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals abroad or internationally.

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10:30pm, 29 December 2025

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UK celebrates community champions in HM The King’s New years Honours list: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-celebrates-community-champions-in-hm-the-kings-new-years-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=008aae21-aab6-438f-86be-26b783531270&utm_content=weekly
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HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK.

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10:30pm, 29 December 2025

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UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King’s New Year Honours List: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-celebrates-recipients-from-wales-in-hm-the-kings-new-year-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e46649f6-2b1f-4a4b-8e45-83f7b9a08991&utm_content=weekly
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67 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today.

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10:30pm, 29 December 2025

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Honours for Dstl staff making a big impact on UK defence and security: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/honours-for-dstl-staff-making-a-big-impact-on-uk-defence-and-security?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=11dd7e1e-8144-4750-886a-c83138a05ce1&utm_content=weekly
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Dstl experts who played a vital role in military operations and gave expert advice during the Southport murders investigation have been recognised for their work.

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10:31pm, 29 December 2025

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Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/exceptional-military-personnel-recognised-in-the-new-years-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9d1e6f7c-f1d9-483a-8365-232e832ce470&utm_content=weekly
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Personnel from across the RAF, Navy and Army have been awarded state honours for their outstanding service in the Armed Forces.

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10:31pm, 29 December 2025

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The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-military-civilian-divisions-of-the-new-year-honours-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ecfbc580-621b-4dc1-a0e6-219971465314&utm_content=weekly
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Armed Forces personnel and Civilians have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list.

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10:33pm, 29 December 2025

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SFO Security Head Awarded OBE in New Year Honours: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sfo-security-head-awarded-obe-in-new-year-honours?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e8c4fbb7-b973-4faa-894a-003879a3724e&utm_content=weekly
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Serious Fraud Office Head of Departmental Security Unit receives OBE.

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10:40pm, 29 December 2025

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UK celebrates Scots in HM The King’s New Year Honours List: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-celebrates-scots-in-hm-the-kings-new-year-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5f72811b-cdec-467f-bf27-e2971af2b0d4&utm_content=weekly
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114 people from Scotland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours today (Dec 30). 

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Dr Fiona Rayment honoured with DBE by His Majesty the King: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dr-fiona-rayment-honoured-with-dbe-by-his-majesty-the-king?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f0c15253-50f8-4697-8519-4d01c1cb8c25&utm_content=weekly
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NRS Board Member, Dr Fiona Rayment, has been appointed DBE by His Majesty the King for services to the nuclear industry.

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7:40am, 30 December 2025

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CSOC personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/csoc-personnel-recognised-in-new-years-honours-list-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=83587101-3c5b-4959-b3f2-fd370faf4234&utm_content=weekly
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Past and present members of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List 2026 for their services to defence.

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UK celebrates recipents from NI in New Year Honours list: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-celebrates-recipents-from-ni-in-new-year-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a5dff90f-a046-484f-af41-ad6d7daf027f&utm_content=weekly
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55 people from Northern Ireland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today.

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9:30am, 30 December 2025

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Exporter’s contributions celebrated in King’s New Year’s Honours List 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/exporters-contributions-celebrated-in-kings-new-years-honours-list-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e252b8dc-2972-44e0-a3d1-7f5a9f4f5329&utm_content=weekly
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A New Year’s honour awarded to UKEF customer

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9:35am, 30 December 2025

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Festive booze ban for record number of offenders on tags: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/festive-booze-ban-for-record-number-of-offenders-on-tags?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4b15ef8f-9795-42ef-a889-33854d9fe0b3&utm_content=weekly
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More offenders than ever before will be forced to stay sober this festive season as part of the Government’s Plan for Change to cut alcohol-fuelled crime.

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10:15am, 30 December 2025

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Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/knife-robberies-fall-and-county-lines-gangs-dismantled?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=26d55c35-25a5-45f2-84cf-351e5f7d9ffd&utm_content=weekly
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Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police.

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10:56am, 30 December 2025

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Fourth edition of the annual dialogue between the Department for Business and Trade and the Direction générale des Entreprises: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fourth-edition-of-the-annual-dialogue-between-the-department-for-business-and-trade-and-the-direction-generale-des-entreprises?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6d23b50c-6dcc-4978-953e-5b6ed9dc716f&utm_content=weekly
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The UK hosted the fourth edition of the annual dialogue between the UK Department for Business and Trade and the French Direction générale des Entreprises.

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Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-pledges-to-reverse-decline-in-foster-carer-numbers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3d2ff0fd-86f8-44ff-a00e-7a0a1e5473f7&utm_content=weekly
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New action in early 2026 to address urgent need for more foster carers and support retention of existing carers.

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12:09pm, 30 December 2025

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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=ffab0789-bb23-4fb0-bbeb-fff035ab23fd&utm_content=weekly
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The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC.

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2:56pm, 30 December 2025

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Joint Statement on the Gaza Humanitarian Response: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/jointstatementon-the-gaza-humanitarian-response?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e6939755-11a4-4214-a0ac-321feaaf9239&utm_content=weekly
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Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom on Gaza

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Statement on China’s military drills: December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-chinas-military-drills-december-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0df4b6f0-e094-41ac-8690-606569f692f1&utm_content=weekly
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The FCDO has issued a statement in response to the latest Chinese military exercises around Taiwan.

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6:51pm, 30 December 2025

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500 new ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/500-new-ambulances-deployed-to-boost-nhs-winter-response?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=af389652-27e7-4394-89d1-e08a19ab8bb6&utm_content=weekly
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Patients and staff across the country are benefiting from a new fleet of over 500 ambulances.

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12:01am, 31 December 2025

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All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-aboard-for-savings-the-great-british-rail-sale-returns?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e87d5d47-d18f-47e4-b8d0-701063cbabff&utm_content=weekly
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Discounted train tickets from almost all operators in Britain will be available to buy between 6 January to 12 January 2026.

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New ambulances deployed to boost NHS winter response: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-ambulances-deployed-to-boost-nhs-winter-response?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=06e7f351-2323-448c-a27f-a696122e1224&utm_content=weekly
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More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.

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12:15am, 31 December 2025

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Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reflecting-on-progress-and-advancing-prosperity-in-northern-ireland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6924d4f8-7d4f-408f-815d-73b502305ae7&utm_content=weekly
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A New Year message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP

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9:00am, 31 December 2025

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Amber cold-health alert expanded to all regions of England: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-issues-cold-health-alert-as-low-temperatures-forecast?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=abbc8106-9cb0-4718-a6d1-b86b047c4466&utm_content=weekly
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The amber alert will be in place from 8pm on Wednesday 31 December until 10am on Tuesday 6 January.

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The Prime Minister’s New Year’s Message: 31 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-prime-ministers-new-years-message-31-december-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9518dfa2-fef4-48fe-8fc3-f4daf62d54ab&utm_content=weekly
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Transcript of the Prime Minister’s New Year’s Message.

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10:35pm, 31 December 2025

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1 January 2026: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-january-2026-update-to-the-patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-fees?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f6e910a3-987c-457e-affe-372f5d43c5ef&utm_content=weekly
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The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2026

Change made:
This has now been changed, written in present tense for publication on 01/01/2026

Time updated:
12:01am, 1 January 2026

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Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/business-investment-boosted-with-new-tax-relief-taking-effect-today?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=274a9172-0acc-4977-a5cf-851ba0be241b&utm_content=weekly
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Businesses to receive boost to investment as a new first-year allowance takes effect today (Thursday 1 January), as the government continues its drive to make Britain the best place to do business.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
12:01am, 1 January 2026

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Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-have-better-access-to-childhood-vaccinations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6a41fa7d-b39d-4c26-bc9d-1eb08f5f9086&utm_content=weekly
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A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
12:01am, 1 January 2026

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Black cabs backed with fairer tax system: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/black-cabs-backed-with-fairer-tax-system?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=64bdbab0-bf0e-4730-8fab-aafe827b1e8e&utm_content=weekly
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Today (Friday 2 January) online mini cab firms have been barred from illegitimately using a niche scheme to avoid tax.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
12:01am, 2 January 2026

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Richard Turfitt Awarded OBE for Services to Road Safety and Justice in New Year Honours: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/richard-turfitt-awarded-obe-for-services-to-road-safety-and-justice-in-new-year-honours?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5dca3aa8-30e3-422d-984a-a672785e693f&utm_content=weekly
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The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain are delighted to acknowledge the appointment of Richard Turfitt as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s New Year Honours list, recognising his outstanding service to road safety and justice.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
9:00am, 2 January 2026

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Compliance drive for ports and marine facilities launches across UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/compliance-drive-for-ports-and-marine-facilities-launches-across-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=12dfdf4a-1173-468d-ace8-39dc36c02d18&utm_content=weekly
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‘A proactive opportunity for all ports and marine facilities to review, assess, and demonstrate proportional alignment with the code’

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
10:37am, 2 January 2026

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MHRA approves zapomeran (Kostaive) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-approves-zapomeran-kostaive-mrna-covid-19-vaccine?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5efd9de0-9741-452a-90a3-7eb53df0731c&utm_content=weekly
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As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of zapomeran under close review.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
1:37pm, 2 January 2026

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a86f9889-926d-4abb-a117-c62b68c97bd5&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.

Change made:
Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2025/91) the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

Time updated:
4:32pm, 2 January 2026

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