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Duke of Edinburgh visits India: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/duke-of-edinburgh-visits-india?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=094c2a7e-b6b9-49aa-9359-1630d422825a&utm_content=weekly
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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrives in India today [2 February] on a three-day visit, with a focus on championing young people and promoting the benefits of non-formal education across the world.

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4:51am, 2 February 2025

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G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-escalation-of-violence-in-the-eastern-democratic-republic-of-the-congo?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d03c00b3-a2f7-4068-97d5-4dd5e55c7471&utm_content=weekly
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G7 Foreign Ministers have issued the following statement strongly condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma.

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Time updated:
11:54am, 2 February 2025

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PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 2 February 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-chancellor-scholz-of-germany-2-february-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9c4cdb9f-fac3-4087-90ae-bde078e201ea&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Chequers this afternoon.

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3:35pm, 2 February 2025

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Prime Minister to hold defence and security talks with European partners: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-to-hold-defence-and-security-talks-with-european-partners?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d6400b5d-4637-4b1a-9f65-fc7f5fa6aa96&utm_content=weekly
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Europe must double down on its efforts to crush Putin’s war machine as Russia’s economy shows signs of weakening, the Prime Minister will warn tomorrow [Monday 3 February].

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10:30pm, 2 February 2025

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Ofsted sets out proposals for fairer education inspections and new, more detailed report cards: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-sets-out-proposals-for-fairer-education-inspections-and-new-more-detailed-report-cards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fe65ae34-8bca-45af-99e4-04b5e6c54ae7&utm_content=weekly
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Ofsted is consulting on a new approach to inspecting education providers and the introduction of report cards.

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Time updated:
12:01am, 3 February 2025

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North East Scotland leading the way on energy transition: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/north-east-scotland-leading-the-way-on-energy-transition?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7399ee33-5925-4548-ae6b-afc650ec2d0f&utm_content=weekly
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Scotland Office Minister’s visit to focus on clean energy

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Time updated:
12:01am, 3 February 2025

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Government encourages victims of sexual violence to seek support: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/governmentencouragesvictims-of-sexual-violence-to-seek-support?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=43a41fb2-0269-4e1e-b069-9c8994fcb529&utm_content=weekly
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Victims of rape and sexual abuse are being encouraged to seek vital support through a new Government campaign. 

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12:01am, 3 February 2025

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Letter to Church of England Diocesan Bishops: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-to-church-of-england-diocesan-bishops?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=552f7890-426b-441a-8d58-6bfcaa84e120&utm_content=weekly
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CEO David Holdsworth has written to Diocesan Bishops who are also trustees of Church charities to seek further information on Church safeguarding processes.

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Time updated:
12:05am, 3 February 2025

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Human rights and democracy on the agenda as UK Human Rights Ambassador visits Bangladesh: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/human-rights-and-democracy-on-the-agenda-as-uk-human-rights-ambassador-visits-bangladesh?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=55f07efc-9a98-4444-b7e0-ebf4c48cb8e6&utm_content=weekly
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UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders is arriving in Dhaka for a three-day visit to hold meetings with the Interim Government, human rights defenders and other partners.

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Time updated:
6:38am, 3 February 2025

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£16 million for new projects to boost UK benefits of satellite constellations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/16-million-for-new-projects-to-boost-uk-benefits-of-satellite-constellations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6c658e45-f81e-408d-a1ca-fa655e1c2c73&utm_content=weekly
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Two innovative projects are awarded a share of £16 million from the UK Space Agency today (3 February) to position the UK at the forefront of the latest advancements in satellite communications.

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Time updated:
8:00am, 3 February 2025

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Certification Officer: Announcements: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1116b332-d4fb-4163-8026-d18e58f26519&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer

Change made:
Leek United Building Society Staff Association was removed from the list of trade unions held by the Certification Officer with effect from 29 January 2025 because the organisation had dissolved.

Time updated:
8:27am, 3 February 2025

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MHRA asks for views on proposed guidance to support the safe regulation of new personalised cancer therapies  : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-asks-for-views-on-proposed-guidance-to-support-the-safe-regulation-of-new-personalised-cancer-therapies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ae796ca6-ce88-4fef-9c5f-b6ff553133aa&utm_content=weekly
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The draft MHRA guidance aims to clarify and streamline pathways for bringing these therapies through to patients, without compromising on robust safety principles

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Time updated:
9:06am, 3 February 2025

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‘Diplomat for a day’ 2025 in Brussels: enter our competition: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/diplomat-for-a-day-2025-in-brussels-enter-our-competition?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=015d247b-f1b2-4383-9609-f7a8044ab268&utm_content=weekly
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The British, Australian, Canadian, and US embassies in Belgium invite female Belgian high-school students, aged 16 to 19, to enter a competition to be a diplomat for a day.

Change made:
Terms and Conditions – new document (adapted 2 clauses)

Time updated:
9:21am, 3 February 2025

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Thousands of children to be supported thanks to multi-million expansion of innovation in family courts: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-children-to-be-supported-thanks-to-multi-million-expansion-of-innovation-in-family-courts?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9104ed1c-d132-4939-b8ae-4e7c519d29d7&utm_content=weekly
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Families, children and victims of domestic abuse will be spared the trauma of going to court thanks to a multi-million-pound expansion of an innovative pilot across Wales and West Yorkshire.

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Time updated:
9:45am, 3 February 2025

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Better protection for victims from domestic abusers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/better-protection-for-victims-from-domestic-abusers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=387a19d7-d21e-44ea-b7de-05238d80261a&utm_content=weekly
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Victims of domestic abuse will be better protected as part of a new law ensuring even more abusers face tougher management from police and probation.

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Time updated:
9:45am, 3 February 2025

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Report 03/2025: Derailment of a passenger train at Roudham Heath: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-032025-derailment-of-a-passenger-train-at-roudham-heath?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=372a0bd0-9380-4514-8998-27c37d765c55&utm_content=weekly
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RAIB has today released its report into the derailment of a passenger train at Roudham Heath, Norfolk, 6 February 2024.

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Time updated:
9:58am, 3 February 2025

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Eight new members appointed to the Council for Science and Technology: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/eight-new-members-appointed-to-the-council-for-science-and-technology?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f3d049fb-f72f-48e0-8205-024e0aa9e79e&utm_content=weekly
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Eight new members have been appointed to the Council that advises the Prime Minister and Cabinet on science and technology.

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Time updated:
10:00am, 3 February 2025

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Sixteen people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord- Lieutenant of Gwent: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sixteen-people-recognised-by-his-majestys-lord-lieutenant-of-gwent?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5343e3fc-c3e7-4376-9a82-aceaa9986fee&utm_content=weekly
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The efforts of 16 people, including 3 young cadets from across Gwent have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.

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Time updated:
10:28am, 3 February 2025

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11.5 million file Self Assessment by 31 January deadline: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/115-million-file-self-assessment-by-31-january-deadline?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e787304a-0692-47ea-a485-060d40c3a93d&utm_content=weekly
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Millions of taxpayers filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year by the deadline.

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Time updated:
11:02am, 3 February 2025

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New partnerships with financial sector to unlock growth in UK and overseas: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-partnerships-with-financial-sector-to-unlock-growth-in-uk-and-overseas?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=06e618c9-ee47-4b6e-982c-b65002c4d0f0&utm_content=weekly
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UK Minister for Development announces funding and partnerships to deliver Sustainable Development Goals and domestic growth, in speech at London Stock Exchange.

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11:11am, 3 February 2025

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Debt collection and enforcement services: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/debt-collection-and-enforcement-services?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8c9737cb-f319-4c01-a7e6-9535daf40dd1&utm_content=weekly
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Advantis take over responsibility for Crown Court means testing (CCMT) debt collection and enforcement services (DCES).

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11:19am, 3 February 2025

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New partnerships for growth: FCDO Minister’s speech at the LSE: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/new-partnerships-for-growth-fcdo-ministers-speech-at-the-lse?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b3e3f48d-7c3e-493d-81e1-6d808dbb3828&utm_content=weekly
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FCDO Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds gave a keynote speech to the UK financial sector at the London Stock Exchange today on partnerships for growth.

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Time updated:
12:15pm, 3 February 2025

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Submitting Crime Contract verification information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/submitting-crime-contract-verification-information?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=edab9eae-fce6-4c64-a8f2-60b811488c94&utm_content=weekly
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Applicants that did not submit compliant verification information before 31 January 2025 may still join the October 2025 Duty Rotas if they act promptly.

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12:30pm, 3 February 2025

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Government sets out plans to target ‘stuck’ schools: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-plans-to-target-stuck-schools?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=39c42376-b33c-4ba7-90c1-742b04a340d8&utm_content=weekly
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Education Secretary sets out plan for a new era of school standards.

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Time updated:
1:14pm, 3 February 2025

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Key takeaways from the Cityforum 2025 Digital Policing Summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/key-takeaways-from-the-cityforum-2025-digital-policing-summit?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f83f7274-9c7d-47a1-b040-cefba35b35d3&utm_content=weekly
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Exploring challenges and opportunities in innovation for delivering safer streets.

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Time updated:
1:19pm, 3 February 2025

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Regulator investigates charities over conflicts of interest: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regulator-investigates-charities-over-conflicts-of-interest?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ce40b5bd-15a5-45f0-a8a4-96180cc199a6&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry to examine ongoing regulatory concerns regarding the trustees’ management and administration of Solev Co Limited.

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2:23pm, 3 February 2025

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National Waste Crime Survey 2024-25 launched: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-waste-crime-survey-2024-25-launched?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a7365e19-d0b0-4d98-8871-e2837ad865d0&utm_content=weekly
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The third National Waste Crime Survey (NWCS) is now open for three weeks to understand the scale, impact, and deterrence of waste crime across England

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2:36pm, 3 February 2025

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Over £69 billion confirmed for council budgets: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-69-billion-confirmed-for-council-budgets?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a8dd0ebc-3403-4901-875c-5010ef36e401&utm_content=weekly
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Final Settlement confirms over £69 billion government funding for councils, a 6.8% cash-terms increase in Core Spending Power 

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3:29pm, 3 February 2025

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Digital mental health technologies guidance launched to help manufacturers and safeguard users: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/digital-mental-health-technologies-guidance-launched-to-help-manufacturers-and-safeguard-users?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3ea4a9f3-7553-4d2b-bdfa-8e5a6be86b77&utm_content=weekly
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New guidance helps manufacturers navigate medical device regulations and protect users of digital mental health technologies.

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3:30pm, 3 February 2025

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Civil/crime news: privacy notices on legal aid application forms: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/civilcrime-news-privacy-notices-on-legal-aid-application-forms?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ee7be454-1b2a-4e7e-b6ec-919e86243f09&utm_content=weekly
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Our legal aid application forms are being updated after revisions to the privacy notices.

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Time updated:
3:32pm, 3 February 2025

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Initial findings of our e-discovery review: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/initial-findings-of-our-e-discovery-review?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=368ee2fb-7db5-46bb-8030-c86713e23dd3&utm_content=weekly
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Our Interim Director of Legal Services Matthew Wagstaff provides an update on our ongoing review of our use of e-discovery software.

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3:33pm, 3 February 2025

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Education Secretary speech on new era of school standards: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/education-secretary-speech-on-new-era-of-school-standards?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e1f3efd2-a0f4-450b-b7c3-0ec0b187bc9b&utm_content=weekly
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Speaking at the Centre for Social Justice, Bridget Phillipson laid out plans for a new era of school standards delivering on the Plan for Change.

Change made:
A minor update to how the Education Secretary delivered her speech.

Time updated:
4:42pm, 3 February 2025

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Non-executive directors of UK Statistics Authority appointed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/non-executive-directors-of-uk-statistics-authority-appointed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5b7fc6b1-c7cc-4945-8aa2-0c0a7ce3f4c1&utm_content=weekly
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The Government has announced the appointment of three non-executive directors to the Board of the UK Statistics Authority.

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4:59pm, 3 February 2025

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Prime Minister’s remarks in Brussels: 3 February 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-remarks-in-brussels-3-february-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5f2fd4e9-ce63-4aa4-b966-3500a4e35a51&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s remarks in Brussels.

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5:12pm, 3 February 2025

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PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 3 February 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-secretary-general-of-nato-mark-rutte-3-february-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7307228e-4595-496e-a955-4261d3285765&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels this afternoon. 

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6:30pm, 3 February 2025

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Homes England and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority launch new Strategic Place Partnership to catalyse growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/homes-england-and-cambridgeshire-peterborough-combined-authority-launch-new-strategic-place-partnership-to-catalyse-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3835290e-67bd-47c0-b8d2-d6cb1bc7fd33&utm_content=weekly
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Move highlights commitment to locally-led growth, investment and regeneration at a pivotal time for the region

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12:01am, 4 February 2025

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World-leading AI trial to tackle breast cancer launched: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/world-leading-ai-trial-to-tackle-breast-cancer-launched?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e368486b-63ad-4f61-99eb-c7167a203308&utm_content=weekly
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Nearly 700,000 women across the country will take part in a world-leading trial to test how AI tools can be used to catch breast cancer cases earlier.

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12:01am, 4 February 2025

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April pay rise set to boost pockets of over 3 million workers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/april-pay-rise-set-to-boost-pockets-of-over-3-million-workers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d26a2a4e-c39f-4845-9b78-dbc5d917b757&utm_content=weekly
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Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1 April.

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12:01am, 4 February 2025

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Empowering women in business: Bangladeshi female entrepreneurs embark on a landmark trade mission to the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/empowering-women-in-business-bangladeshi-female-entrepreneurs-embark-on-a-landmark-trade-mission-to-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=94083b9e-ff53-4ed9-83b9-41b0eeac199d&utm_content=weekly
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Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs representing eight businesses are set to lead a trade mission to the UK.

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7:49am, 4 February 2025

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Work Capability Assessment draft regulations: letter to Dr Stephen Brien: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/work-capability-assessment-draft-regulations-letter-to-dr-stephen-brien?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0615d04e-1542-41ef-b777-355110ff26f7&utm_content=weekly
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Correspondence from the DWP to SSAC’s Chair following the judgment in the judicial review into the lawfulness of the consultation on the Work Capability Assessment descriptor changes.

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9:00am, 4 February 2025

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Ofsted launches point-in-time surveys: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-launches-point-in-time-surveys?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d5b666fb-5fb7-462d-82fd-7e3e980e9d8c&utm_content=weekly
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Ofsted has sent surveys to social care providers to find out about the experiences of the children, parents, staff and professionals involved.

Change made:
We launched our annual point-in-time surveys for 2025. Children, parents, staff and professionals can have their say until 23 March 2025.

Time updated:
9:30am, 4 February 2025

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Northern Ireland firm expands into new markets after new partnership between UKEF and Ulster Bank: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/northern-ireland-firm-expands-into-new-markets-after-new-partnership-between-ukef-and-ulster-bank?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b182caa8-c68c-42f8-a631-27c7b138801c&utm_content=weekly
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UKEF’s support helping Maxflow gain access to capital through its General Export Facility (GEF) will see the business expand into new export markets.

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UK government seeks out quantum industry experts for advisory board to accelerate deployment of game-changing technology: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-seeks-out-quantum-industry-experts-for-advisory-board-to-accelerate-deployment-of-game-changing-technology?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0f3e69c3-0cf4-4a9d-b7df-3479344a5d81&utm_content=weekly
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Key specialists are being called upon to join a board advising the UK government in seizing the transformative potential of quantum technologies today.

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£35 million added to State Pension pots: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/35-million-added-to-state-pension-pots?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1956a9e0-95d7-4e85-ad95-e638ac6e610e&utm_content=weekly
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Thousands of people top up National Insurance records to maximise State Pensions

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New Government Chief Commercial Officer announced: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-government-chief-commercial-officer-announced?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fab212b0-fe54-43ba-b52d-2fe84764897e&utm_content=weekly
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Andrew Forzani has been appointed Government Chief Commercial Officer to steer the cross-government commercial community in delivering the Plan for Change.

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Officer Trainee of the Year’s pride to win ‘symbol of excellence’: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/officer-trainee-of-the-years-pride-to-win-symbol-of-excellence?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d97fba25-fdb7-4ef5-9333-04709cedd848&utm_content=weekly
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The determination of a mariner who grew up in a landlocked town without any seafaring background has won her the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) prestigious Officer Trainee of the Year 2024 award.  

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Seven-year ban for former manager of Chinese takeaway who employed illegal workers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/seven-year-ban-for-former-manager-of-chinese-takeaway-who-employed-illegal-workers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=269d60dc-371a-4a7f-a347-e5dce325c492&utm_content=weekly
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Director banned for breaching immigration rules

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Crackdown on illegal wildlife products at the border: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/crackdown-on-illegal-wildlife-products-at-the-border?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1220cc69-4cd4-4f35-b9db-92c5ed7b47a2&utm_content=weekly
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Thousands of unlicensed and illegal wildlife products have been seized by Border Force as part of Operation Thunder.

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Archaeological Discoveries on Display at York Explore: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/archaeological-discoveries-on-display-at-york-explore?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2fca9f20-bc98-410e-942d-b50d31ed70eb&utm_content=weekly
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A display at York Explore Library is showcasing artefacts uncovered during construction of the Environment Agency’s Flood Alleviation Scheme at Clifton Ings.

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Consultation on permit application for Fleetwood landfill opens: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/consultation-on-permit-application-for-fleetwood-landfill-opens?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=56e768fd-3cf4-4d1b-ba0d-a80b04d95b8e&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has opened a consultation on a permit variation application from the operator of Jameson Road Landfill in Fleetwood, Lancashire.

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Minister for European Union Relations speech at EU-UK Forum: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-for-european-union-relations-speech-at-eu-uk-forum?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9f16d0f4-3d0f-4fd5-a03d-07f873a5597b&utm_content=weekly
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A speech delivered in Brussels at the EU-UK Forum by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations.

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Excellence in analysis: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/excellence-in-analysis?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c3ebe22a-946d-4512-a24c-d2e15c72c927&utm_content=weekly
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Celebrating the winners of the 5th Analysis in Government Awards

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Analysis Function: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/analysis-function?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d8548c4a-513d-43a2-8dc9-25650b44ce38&utm_content=weekly
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Information, news, and resources for all government analysts

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Leading figures to help build NHS fit for the future: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leading-figures-to-help-build-nhs-fit-for-the-future?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=061e61fd-a413-40c2-9513-45999461dc47&utm_content=weekly
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Baroness Camilla Cavendish, Naomi Eisenstadt CB and Phil Jordan become non-executive directors on the board of the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Guilty pleas secured from illegal waste site owners: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/guilty-pleas-secured-from-illegal-waste-site-owners?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2ec5497b-c4a6-4c56-8179-b7d5187765aa&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has attained guilty pleas from two men from Preston, in connection with illegal waste activities.

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New £13m police centre to tackle violence against women and girls: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-13m-police-centre-to-tackle-violence-against-women-and-girls?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8640f2f4-15d3-484b-903f-3db044270cf4&utm_content=weekly
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Government announces new intelligence-led national policing centre to put the experiences of victims at the heart of police investigations.

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Secretary of State: “One year on from restoration – the challenge ahead”: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/secretary-of-state-one-year-on-from-restoration-the-challenge-ahead?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b8938e8-0cc5-4854-90f2-c928c780f980&utm_content=weekly
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Transcript of the Secretary of State’s keynote address at Ulster University on 4 February 2025

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Tom Kibasi appointed by government to shape 10 Year Health Plan: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tom-kibasi-appointed-by-government-to-shape-10-year-health-plan?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=96e61a3e-6dfc-422b-9913-a6ee85a8edb7&utm_content=weekly
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Tom Kibasi has over 20 years of experience working in the healthcare sector and will provide expert advice to government on how to fix the broken NHS

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Directors banned after investors lost more than £4 million in Derby student accommodation development: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/directors-banned-after-investors-lost-more-than-4-million-in-derby-student-accommodation-development?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=42f49748-ec9b-4343-881b-44898cc4e59d&utm_content=weekly
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Three directors involved in the development have each now been banned for seven years

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Inspection work in progress: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/work-in-progress?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=991a8c94-75d7-4d22-8ade-9d95557cb493&utm_content=weekly
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Details of completed inspections awaiting publication, and active inspections.

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The Independent Chief Inspector’s report on ‘An inspection of the Border Force operation to deter and detect clandestine entrants to the UK’ has been sent to the Home Secretary.

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Britain’s leading the way protecting children from online predators: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/britains-leading-the-way-protecting-children-from-online-predators?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c243092f-9599-4f68-be56-619588075a36&utm_content=weekly
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UK becomes the first country in the world to create new AI sexual abuse offences to protect children from predators generating AI images.

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IXCHIQ vaccine approved to protect adults against Chikungunya: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ixchiq-vaccine-approved-to-protect-adults-against-chikungunya?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5b42008b-efcb-4c37-abb8-9382cb76a150&utm_content=weekly
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 4 February 2025, approved the vaccine chikungunya vaccine (live) (brand name IXCHIQ) to protect adults against chikungunya disease, caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV).

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New UK Permanent Representative to NATO appointed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-permanent-representative-to-nato-appointed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=561d6684-ef65-4292-8952-6fcc7db721ac&utm_content=weekly
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Angus Lapsley CMG has been appointed UK Permanent Representative to NATO in succession to Sir David Quarrey KCMG. He will take up his appointment in April 2025.

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Construction starts on new solar array at Weeton Barracks: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/construction-starts-on-new-solar-array-at-weeton-barracks?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5c2756d6-88e4-444c-8c2f-ce60ccbe89b5&utm_content=weekly
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Construction is starting on a new solar array at Weeton Barracks in Lancashire that will generate over one third of the site’s energy needs.

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Man prosecuted for running illegal waste site near Milton Keynes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/man-prosecuted-for-running-illegal-waste-site-near-milton-keynes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2ed3fdcc-a316-43ca-ab55-98b667fa6951&utm_content=weekly
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Waste including asbestos was burned next to a housing estate and ancient woodland

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The UK’s Department of Business and Trade assists British companies in Guatemala’s Infrastructure Trade Mission: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-uks-department-of-business-and-trade-assists-british-companies-in-guatemalas-infrastructure-trade-mission?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5947fcbf-ff84-49f2-b7e7-b8ddf59a7a90&utm_content=weekly
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On February 4-5, the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) organized an Infrastructure Trade Mission aimed at increasing UK’s private sector participation in Guatemalan projects.

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Weevil used to control floating pennywort in the Cam Washes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/weevil-used-to-control-floating-pennywort-in-the-cam-washes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ff5f6ec0-cdc7-4dc4-82be-449cd1fdacfb&utm_content=weekly
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An innovative biocontrol project has been launched aiming to reduce the spread of floating pennywort in the Cam Washes, SSSI.

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European Union and UK hold second Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in London: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/european-union-and-uk-hold-second-counter-terrorism-dialogue-in-london?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d008efb1-5fc5-4af9-af54-35d7f08ec616&utm_content=weekly
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The second EU-UK Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in London on 4 February 2025, strengthening the UK and EU’s strategic cooperation on counter-terrorism.

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‘Failure to prevent fraud’ offence regulatory alert: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/failure-to-prevent-fraud-offence-regulatory-alert?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cc5e4093-168a-4eed-9a07-560c2eae5198&utm_content=weekly
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Charity Commission alert sent to charities that could be subject to upcoming changes in the law around preventing fraud.

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Minister for EU Relations – Article on UK-EU Reset: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-for-eu-relations-article-on-uk-eu-reset?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7213541f-b6f3-48af-ba51-9066d7ddda4c&utm_content=weekly
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Opinion-editorial authored by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations. This was originally published in The Telegraph on Tuesday 4 February 2025.

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Sir Chris Bryant speech at TMT World Congress 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/sir-chris-bryant-speech-at-tmt-world-congress-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dc7950d0-250a-4b58-a28f-bcee30fb9a9c&utm_content=weekly
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Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at TMT World Congress 2025 on 30 January 2025.

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Record investment to protect thousands of UK homes and businesses: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/record-investment-to-protect-thousands-of-uk-homes-and-businesses?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e82ce095-41ba-44cc-b438-9d27b51a6cea&utm_content=weekly
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A record £2.65 billion will be committed to build or maintain up to 1,000 flood defences, protecting more than 66,000 properties.

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PM meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark: 4 February 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-frederiksen-of-denmark-4-february-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2c2e9b00-f760-41d9-80b7-17390b9f776f&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister hosted the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, at Downing Street this evening.

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New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-robots-lead-the-way-in-bomb-disposal-innovation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=db77dac2-554f-4f7b-8703-e7a30e4ceeee&utm_content=weekly
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Cutting-edge trial featured robotic canines defusing bombs. This new technology is set to reduce risk to personnel working on bomb disposals.

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New reforms to support victims of child sexual abuse: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-reforms-to-support-victims-of-child-sexual-abuse?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a2e705a7-4bc8-4096-a3dd-d01055b69065&utm_content=weekly
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Victims of child sexual abuse will be better supported with new reforms that prioritise their rights.

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Birmingham scores transformative investment into new Sports Quarter: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/birmingham-scores-transformative-investment-into-new-sports-quarter?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1d795a3f-a673-40de