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Weekly update from GOV.UK for: News and communications
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- [Location]London, UK
- Posted : 2025/04/05
- Published : 2025/04/05
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UK sends life-saving aid to the people of Myanmar following devastating earthquake: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sends-life-saving-aid-to-the-people-of-myanmar-following-devastating-earthquake?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a2d23a77-989d-4482-976d-6263ea7e03b1&utm_content=weekly
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UK Government announces a package of up to £10 million support to help the people of Myanmar following recent earthquake
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9:53pm, 29 March 2025
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Crackdown on illegal working and rogue employers in ‘gig economy’: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-working-and-rogue-employers-in-gig-economy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2f6e9b65-9dcd-42b7-bf06-65ba8514d8d6&utm_content=weekly
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In the latest move to restore order to the asylum and immigration system, the government will introduce tough new laws to clamp down on illegal working.
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12:01am, 30 March 2025
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British Army returns from NATO exercise as UK strengthens alliance deployment capabilities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-army-returns-from-nato-exercise-as-uk-strengthens-alliance-deployment-capabilities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=11041b3d-b5ce-4b9a-a8a4-3e75598c3ad3&utm_content=weekly
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The UK’s commitment to NATO and ability to respond at pace and at scale strengthened as the British Army successfully returns from Exercise Steadfast Dart
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10:30am, 30 March 2025
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 30 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-30-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4a1b6354-af08-4bf7-8737-7553d9c01ed3&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump this evening.
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9:19pm, 30 March 2025
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New proposals to ban heather burning on peatland to protect air, water and wildlife: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-proposals-to-ban-heather-burning-on-peatland-to-protect-air-water-and-wildlife?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=90525a4a-9d90-4998-a036-6113dbbf537b&utm_content=weekly
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Extension to ban of burning on deep peat proposed by Government, so that an extra 146,000 hectares are protected
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12:01am, 31 March 2025
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£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/16-million-boost-to-improve-flood-protection-for-farmers-and-rural-communities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ea038101-90f4-4d07-8152-07450fac22f3&utm_content=weekly
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Additional funding for internal drainage boards (IDBs) to boost farm and rural flood resilience, bringing total IDB Fund to £91 million
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12:01am, 31 March 2025
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New rules simplifying recycling for workplaces in England come into force: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-simplifying-recycling-for-workplaces-in-england-come-into-force?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=48cb9b23-9b14-41d1-8f85-f4a41a6e9849&utm_content=weekly
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New regulations requiring businesses to separate recycling from waste come into effect
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12:01am, 31 March 2025
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UK hosts first major international summit to tackle illegal migration: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-hosts-first-major-international-summit-to-tackle-illegal-migration?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1404287a-17f5-4f20-84c1-9fe96c10de1d&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has mobilised over 40 countries and organisations to launch an unprecedented global fight against ruthless people smuggling gangs.
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12:01am, 31 March 2025
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New services for patients under record pharmacy funding deal: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-services-for-patients-under-record-pharmacy-funding-deal?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a8904e8c-f587-49b6-9f1c-e27539192057&utm_content=weekly
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Patients to benefit from new services thanks to funding deal agreed between the government and Community Pharmacy England (CPE).
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12:15am, 31 March 2025
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Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-build-over-1000-flood-schemes-across-the-country?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=976fe56d-0e88-48c1-9901-7b445023196e&utm_content=weekly
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Schemes supported as part of record £2.65 billion two-year investment to protect communities from flooding
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7:37am, 31 March 2025
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Zalo campaign to rebut people smugglers’ lies in Vietnam: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/zalo-campaign-to-rebut-people-smugglers-lies-in-vietnam?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c7ac6653-c936-417d-9e3a-767f79ffc6bd&utm_content=weekly
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The government is launching adverts for the first time on Zalo, as it expands its campaign warning people about the dangers of trusting people smuggling gangs.
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9:52am, 31 March 2025
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Fuel margins ‘remain stuck’ at historic highs, CMA says: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fuel-margins-remain-stuck-at-historic-highs-cma-says?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=482409ff-09b5-45a4-a450-3e588e777319&utm_content=weekly
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Today’s interim monitoring report sets out the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) observations on developments in the road fuel retail market since the previous update in November 2024.
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10:01am, 31 March 2025
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Studland Bay Marine Partnership: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/studland-bay-marine-partnership?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=99658a80-7a69-4a54-8025-b9d7b2fd2c80&utm_content=weekly
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Delivering innovative conservation projects to protect Studland Bay’s vital seagrass habitat while working closely with the local community and water users.
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10:22am, 31 March 2025
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Prime Minister announces massive surge in immigration enforcement as returns reach 24,000 since the election: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-massive-surge-in-immigration-enforcement-as-returns-reach-24000-since-the-election?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab6b5812-ae12-48bf-b585-1fe2e60d2d0c&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister today (Monday 31 March) announced the government has returned more than 24,000 individuals with no right to be in the UK since the General Election – the highest returns rate for eight years.
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10:27am, 31 March 2025
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New government fund to go after people smuggling gang bosses: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-government-fund-to-go-after-people-smuggling-gang-bosses?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=60de842c-4e7b-4248-a4f8-3b2140c7595b&utm_content=weekly
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Nearly £1 million in government funding will support Iraq in its fight to take down the kingpins of organised immigration crime.
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10:52am, 31 March 2025
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Honorary King’s Counsel ceremony: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/honorary-kings-counsel-ceremony?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c073753a-d490-4b92-bbd6-5e1828dae856&utm_content=weekly
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Treasury Solicitor Susanna McGibbon receives Honorary King’s Counsel in Westminster Hall ceremony
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10:55am, 31 March 2025
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PM remarks at the Organised Immigration Summit in central London: 31 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-remarks-at-the-organised-immigration-summit-in-central-london-31-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a9e6be29-c3e8-4ac0-8d5b-c8fa74dcdb99&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister’s remarks at the Organised Immigration Summit in central London today (Monday 31 March).
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11:24am, 31 March 2025
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Army solar project generates green energy for Larkhill Garrison: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/army-solar-project-generates-green-energy-for-larkhill-garrison?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b8ae7d8c-0dcb-41cd-b788-36ca6699ac28&utm_content=weekly
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Construction works have completed on the installation of over 1,370 roof-mounted solar panels at Larkhill Garrison.
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11:43am, 31 March 2025
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£1bn gift transfer to British Museum given green light: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1bn-gift-transfer-to-british-museum-given-green-light?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d356e300-c5d4-4cc9-b555-3cc0694851b3&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission has given its formal permission for the most valuable object donation in British museum history to go ahead.
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11:48am, 31 March 2025
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Home Secretary speech at the Organised Immigration Crime Summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/home-secretary-speech-at-the-organised-immigration-crime-summit?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f4f74445-9712-48ce-a77c-1079f66635b1&utm_content=weekly
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper delivered a speech on the first day of the Organised Immigration Crime Summit in London.
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11:49am, 31 March 2025
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AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025: Undersea Communications and Autonomy: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aukus-maritime-innovation-challenge-2025-undersea-communications-and-autonomy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a6940187-40b3-41eb-b693-51285555c5dd&utm_content=weekly
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AUKUS partners are seeking to research and develop innovations to enable the synchronisation and teaming of multiple undersea systems.
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12:40pm, 31 March 2025
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OIM response to UK Internal Market Act consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oim-response-to-uk-internal-market-act-consultation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ba9fdab3-2c1f-4e52-aacd-97df2698e4fb&utm_content=weekly
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The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published its response to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) consultation on the UK Internal Market Act 2020.
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1:00pm, 31 March 2025
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World Tuberculosis (TB) Day: Minister West’s speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/world-tuberculosis-tb-day-minister-wests-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=19f36d58-1b95-4b1f-ac91-01dfc9e93ac3&utm_content=weekly
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To mark World TB Day, Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, spoke at a reception hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global TB.
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12:00am, 25 March 2025
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Dame June Raine: How innovations are transforming regulation and speeding new treatments to healthcare: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dame-june-raine-how-innovations-are-transforming-regulation-and-speeding-new-treatments-to-healthcare?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0cb599e5-e4ce-45a5-b773-f5bdf48c8646&utm_content=weekly
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As Dame June Raine gets ready to pass the baton on after nearly 40 years at the agency, the last five of which she has been CEO, she reflects on how new innovations are transforming regulation and how honoured she feels to have worked with such inspiring people through a period she has not just lived through but helped to shape.
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3:01pm, 31 March 2025
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Homes England agrees purchase of key Nottingham regeneration site : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/homes-england-agrees-purchase-of-key-nottingham-regeneration-site?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8dc424e8-fcd2-4013-ab52-31b0d6bb181e&utm_content=weekly
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Acquisition of Broad Marsh site signals boost for city’s regeneration vision and the start of major redevelopment in Nottingham
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3:01pm, 31 March 2025
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Pub-owning businesses agree minimum standards for tenants on short agreements: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pub-owning-businesses-agree-minimum-standards-for-tenants-on-short-agreements?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ea39f384-7001-40a3-bfd8-17337190ec17&utm_content=weekly
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The 6 regulated pub-owning businesses have worked together with the PCA to agree minimum standards in dealing with tied tenants on short agreements over and above what the Pubs Code requires.
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3:43pm, 31 March 2025
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UK statement in the Kimberley Process: March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-statement-in-the-kimberley-process-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4c67e490-e997-402c-a541-1634c4ab7d17&utm_content=weekly
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The UK’s Explanation of Position during the adoption of the Kimberley Process Resolution (A/RES/79/275) General Assembly.
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3:49pm, 31 March 2025
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Downing Street opens doors to Adolescence creators for vital discussion on protecting our children: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/downing-street-opens-doors-to-adolescence-creators-for-vital-discussion-on-protecting-our-children?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f492f0bd-28d4-4dd9-9c53-a607a0c4bace&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister met with Adolescence creators, charities and young people to discuss the issues raised in the series during a meeting focused on rethinking adolescent safety today.
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4:21pm, 31 March 2025
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Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar +: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-declaration-by-the-foreign-ministers-of-the-weimar?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=34b50e19-7f07-4cb1-a907-3ea0de5f3f3b&utm_content=weekly
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Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain as well as the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in Madrid (31st March 2025)
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4:50pm, 31 March 2025
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Marston’s agree to pay arbitrator’s fees and costs: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/marstons-agree-to-pay-arbitrators-fees-and-costs?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ac58832c-0a93-4b34-89cc-bcb7a0afc686&utm_content=weekly
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Marston’s agreed to pay 100% of an arbitrator’s fees and costs in a Pubs Code arbitration after failing to identify the relevant costs provisions in their submissions to the arbitrator.
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5:11pm, 31 March 2025
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Dstl to tackle emerging health threats: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dstl-to-tackle-emerging-health-threats?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=462d549d-a2f8-469f-8403-b31bd87b9609&utm_content=weekly
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A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and Dstl, is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases.
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5:18pm, 31 March 2025
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PM meeting with President Stubb of Finland: 31 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-stubb-of-finland-31-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f2f0ed53-aced-425b-bbee-34f71630458e&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Finland Alexander Stubb to Downing Street this afternoon.
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5:46pm, 31 March 2025
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PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 31 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-31-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d0562dff-185f-47b5-b137-091a4a728043&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to President Zelenskyy.
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7:47pm, 31 March 2025
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Landmark summit agrees new measures against organised immigration crime: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/landmark-summit-agrees-new-measures-against-organised-immigration-crime?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c6ebc1f5-dc4f-4546-aeea-5ad073f9836b&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister and Home Secretary gathered leaders from across the world in London today (31 March) to tackle organised immigration crime.
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8:08pm, 31 March 2025
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Ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ditch-single-use-vapes-as-ban-deadline-looms?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=79225f4b-26f5-4f7c-9d89-a8248b9ed414&utm_content=weekly
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Shops encouraged to sell all remaining stock before 1 June 2025 deadline
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12:01am, 1 April 2025
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Victims attend parole hearings to see offenders held to account: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/victims-attend-parole-hearings-to-see-offenders-held-to-account?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=773fee0c-53c6-4e2e-9f60-d15631565e2a&utm_content=weekly
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Victims can attend the parole hearings of their perpetrators from today (1 April) as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
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12:01am, 1 April 2025
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Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-20-million-to-help-drones-and-flying-taxis-take-to-uk-skies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=53afff96-61e7-4e47-8d80-57fca13b578a&utm_content=weekly
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We want the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions.
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12:01am, 1 April 2025
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New cyber laws to safeguard UK economy & secure long-term growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-cyber-laws-to-safeguard-uk-economy-secure-long-term-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8819e9af-6165-41c3-a9b7-f4bbd85a52c7&utm_content=weekly
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The government sets out the scope and ambition of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time today.
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12:01am, 1 April 2025
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Welsh workers set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/welsh-workers-set-for-pay-rise-with-new-national-minimum-wage?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c621534d-f060-402a-a112-48e34d6acfc9&utm_content=weekly
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Up to 160,000 workers in Wales will receive a pay rise as the new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect.
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12:15am, 1 April 2025
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Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/payslip-boost-for-millions-as-new-minimum-wage-rates-take-effect?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0d813cc7-34bd-4059-ac3b-42bc2d369514&utm_content=weekly
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Over 3 million eligible workers set for a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates take effect.
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8:39am, 1 April 2025
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Victim Observers – National roll-out on 1 April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/victim-observers-national-roll-out-on-1-april-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5810b979-54da-4fff-81db-10ac6fa6afc5&utm_content=weekly
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As of today, victim observation of oral hearings will be rolled out across all regions of England and Wales.
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8:44am, 1 April 2025
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New guidance to help check property details: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-to-help-check-property-details?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dfbf38b9-47d1-434a-a752-268e4e3ab63f&utm_content=weekly
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The VOA has new guidance for customers who want to check the details we hold about their business property.
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Lawrence Tallon begins role as new MHRA CEO: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lawrence-tallon-begins-role-as-new-mhra-ceo?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b34546e0-b408-4367-874f-12e3ceb8bbf3&utm_content=weekly
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Lawrence Tallon today (1 April 2025) begins his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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Workers in Northern Ireland set for pay rise with new National Minimum Wage rates: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/workers-in-northern-ireland-set-for-pay-rise-with-new-national-minimum-wage-rates?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=93ddd83b-e848-42b1-981f-1e29815514bd&utm_content=weekly
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The new rates come into effect from today (Tuesday, 1 April)
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MHRA showcases next phase of regulatory science to bring innovative treatments to patients sooner: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-showcases-next-phase-of-regulatory-science-to-bring-innovative-treatments-to-patients-sooner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=87fb9b93-6057-4a76-83d9-e45b2b82df5a&utm_content=weekly
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Seven new CERSIs came together to showcase how partnerships will modernise regulation in AI, clinical trials, and advanced therapies, bringing innovations to patients sooner.
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Government ushers in new era for UK infrastructure delivery: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-ushers-in-new-era-for-uk-infrastructure-delivery?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e5461260-4bd9-4197-8a84-ec06f7141500&utm_content=weekly
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Government delivers on manifesto commitment to reduce red tape – merging existing bodies to get a grip on delays to infrastructure delivery.
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Recruitment for Synergy Workstream Leads: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-for-synergy-workstream-leads?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4f22c6b6-320a-409e-a6c6-cc16d32b7285&utm_content=weekly
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Workstream Lead vacancy working on the Synergy Programme.
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Changes to the training you need for an SIA licence: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-the-training-you-need-for-an-sia-licence?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=05b6dc1e-0181-4ba8-a513-89c63e401d61&utm_content=weekly
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What the changes are, when they will happen, and how they affect SIA licence applicants and licence holders.
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Page updated to show that the changes scheduled for 1 April have come into effect.
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Temporary closure queen scallops: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/temporary-closure-queen-scallops?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=20008eb8-0431-46f0-844c-d2375b541a93&utm_content=weekly
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Queen scallop fishing in ICES sub areas 6a and 7a will be closed from 1 April to 30 June 2025 to protect spawning stocks.
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MAIB safety digest 1/2025 published: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/maib-safety-digest-12025-published?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=80958b1e-8081-43a7-bebe-ce3f5c452477&utm_content=weekly
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Read our latest collection of lessons learned from marine accidents.
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Immigration Advice Authority appoints new Non-Executive Directors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/immigration-advice-authority-appoints-new-non-executive-directors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1bde8335-c158-4077-a12c-370e637e5fc9&utm_content=weekly
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Six Non-Executive Directors have been appointed for a three-year term to support the IAA’s work.
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Thurrock Council: Letter to Denise Murray appointing her as Finance Commissioner: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thurrock-council-letter-to-denise-murray-appointing-her-as-finance-commissioner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d1d71577-06c3-46d0-b39e-174d23ae066c&utm_content=weekly
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A copy of the letter to Denise Murray, regarding the Secretary of State’s decision to appoint her as the Finance Commissioner at Thurrock Council.
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UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boost: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-seafood-makes-a-splash-in-vietnam-in-major-export-boost?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e2f46daa-a97a-4893-aafe-a7ced309507c&utm_content=weekly
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Vietnam grants market access for British live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade.
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Child Benefit boost for millions of families: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/child-benefit-boost-for-millions-of-families?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=99f09619-2b26-4d54-a835-8ee77a034c93&utm_content=weekly
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Child Benefit payments set to increase from 7 April
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Government to introduce legislation to block new sentencing guidelines: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-introduce-legislation-to-block-new-sentencing-guidelines?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f2fa728a-70cb-4733-b774-772dd0a30dd7&utm_content=weekly
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The government will introduce new legislation to stop Sentencing Council’s guidelines coming into effect
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NDA celebrates 20 years of making the nation safer: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nda-celebrates-20-years-of-making-the-nation-safer?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c7b40175-ad40-45a7-8193-261ef5180a3a&utm_content=weekly
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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, established by the UK Government to decommission the UK’s earliest nuclear sites.
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Testing begins for Royal Navy’s next generation electronic warfare system: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/testing-begins-for-royal-navys-next-generation-electronic-warfare-system?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2fdc3674-2eea-4fb5-8b84-8f9baa159a8e&utm_content=weekly
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Final tests and upgrades are being carried out on the first of the Royal Navy’s MEWSIC electronic warfare (EW) systems.
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Regulatory fees for British chemicals sector slashed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regulatory-fees-for-british-chemicals-sector-slashed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=33092995-2888-46c4-a177-7a274ecaaec6&utm_content=weekly
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New legislation to cut UK REACH costs for chemical businesses comes into force as part of Government’s Plan for Change
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1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1000-british-jobs-supported-by-deal-to-bolster-fleet-of-sub-hunting-helicopters?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fe633789-0df4-481e-be86-4b6b63a9b8c7&utm_content=weekly
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The Royal Navy’s submarine-hunting Merlin helicopters will receive world-class maintenance under a £165 million contract extension, supporting 1,000 skilled UK jobs.
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UK and Vietnam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-vietnam-sign-agreement-to-tackle-human-trafficking?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bdcbde1b-ef2d-4819-bdec-f71a8e2f5400&utm_content=weekly
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A new joint action plan will reduce the risks of human trafficking by discouraging dangerous journeys, disrupting trafficking gangs and supporting victims.
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£302m for further education colleges to fix dilapidated buildings: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/302m-for-further-education-colleges-to-fix-dilapidated-buildings?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=312c0549-0adc-42f4-aa05-d83824426576&utm_content=weekly
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FE college groups across England will receive a share of £302m to fix, maintain and improve their buildings under government’s Plan for Change
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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-on-the-ohchr-report-for-south-sudan?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9368a7f2-5faf-4be2-b48a-f4a5155d4c27&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR report on technical assistance for South Sudan. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-on-the-democratic-republic-of-congo?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b066caf4-94e0-4910-b3bb-437244060c28&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
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Sir Martyn Oliver’s speech at the Guildhall: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/sir-martyn-olivers-speech-at-the-guildhall?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ee4f1c5f-e882-427b-9652-eaf2191af4e3&utm_content=weekly
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Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke to educational leaders from the City of London and further afield. He talked about the importance of education and how Ofsted’s inspection improvement proposals will drive ever higher standards for children.
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Breaking AI to Make it Better: DASA’s investment in the future of AI assurance: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/breaking-ai-to-make-it-better-dasas-investment-in-the-future-of-ai-assurance?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=00a78ac0-cd63-49c0-a4d6-405ba586a6e8&utm_content=weekly
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Advai, an AI focussed SME, is leading the way in military and commercial AI safety.
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Priorities for the CAA within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/priorities-for-the-caa-within-the-uncrewed-aerial-system-uas-sector?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7c9e83a9-5060-46f0-9808-bcf12b480364&utm_content=weekly
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Government’s expectations for how the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will prioritise work within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector.
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Y Canghellor yn darparu diogelwch ac adnewyddiad cenedlaethol i Gymru: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/y-canghellor-yn-darparu-diogelwch-ac-adnewyddiad-cenedlaethol-i-gymru?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e4aa480e-e32a-489e-bc6b-67294bffee02&utm_content=weekly
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Mae’r Canghellor yn addo creu “cyfnod newydd o ddiogelwch ac adnewyddiad cenedlaethol” wrth iddi gyflwyno Datganiad y Gwanwyn i hybu twf economaidd.
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Belgo-British Conference 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/belgo-british-conference-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1ce6e175-6ee6-4bc2-93a9-c64229badc6c&utm_content=weekly
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The biennial conference saw business, academia, government and civil society debate shared challenges in national security, public health and societal cohesion.
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Foreign Influence Registration Scheme implementation: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/foreign-influence-registration-scheme-implementation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=80dce236-90f1-4cfa-9205-bfa2adc3a1a0&utm_content=weekly
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Government announces the implementation of regulations of Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, specifying Russia under the enhanced tier.
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Cheshire builder sentenced after taking payments from customer for work he could not complete: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cheshire-builder-sentenced-after-taking-payments-from-customer-for-work-he-could-not-complete?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=56e176dc-5f64-4344-9ddb-2cddf8c0b0f2&utm_content=weekly
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The director took pre-payments from his victim despite knowing his company was on the brink of insolvency
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Russia to be placed on Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/russia-to-be-placed-on-foreign-influence-registration-scheme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=36ea1d51-6082-401c-a0b6-e41d58e4617f&utm_content=weekly
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The Russian state will be specified under the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, as regulations laid in Parliament for implementation.
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Cheshire builder sentenced after taking payments from customer for work he did not complete: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cheshire-builder-sentenced-after-taking-payments-from-customer-for-work-he-did-not-complete?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab9e2d95-f9ca-4ded-a9e2-28bd4c21a962&utm_content=weekly
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The director took pre-payments from his victim despite knowing his company was on the brink of insolvency
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Escape threshold for welfare benefits controlled work: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/escape-threshold-for-welfare-benefits-controlled-work?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8d66418d-58c6-45be-88ff-cedb4bd7f68f&utm_content=weekly
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Changes are being made to the remuneration of welfare benefits controlled work to introduce an escape fee threshold
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Almost two million people on Universal Credit not supported to look for work: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/almost-two-million-people-on-universal-credit-not-supported-to-look-for-work?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7742fd4f-b539-40cd-831c-da7c41043c61&utm_content=weekly
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Number of people receiving the highest level of support across UC and other benefits increasing 50% since the start of the pandemic, rising above projections.
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This Press Notice has been revised, clarifying the figures related to increased UC LCWRA caseload.
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4:24pm, 1 April 2025
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Car industry settles competition law case: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/car-industry-settles-competition-law-case?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=63256c52-0a96-4174-9e81-7468f43ac82e&utm_content=weekly
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Car manufacturers and industry bodies have reached a settlement with the CMA after admitting to breaking competition law in relation to vehicle recycling, and related advertising claims.
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Secretary of State letter to the First Minister of Wales: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secretary-of-state-letter-to-the-first-minister-of-wales?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a0b42994-5663-4c45-ad77-68d8ef7950f9&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, has written to the First Minister of Wales regarding welfare reform and its impact in Wales.
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