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Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/taxpayer-cash-protected-as-crackdown-on-rogue-landlords-expands?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2827faea-3626-4ab0-af9e-b59128484e7e&utm_content=weekly
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Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords.

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Time updated:
9:30am, 20 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=5ba37b1e-1768-42f3-a804-803904839874&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.

Change made:
Fifteen new cases of BTV-3 were confirmed in England and Wales between 16 and 19 December 2025.The cases were in Kent, Cornwall, Cheshire, Powys, Derbyshire, Wrexham, Somerset, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater Manchester and Cumbria.

Time updated:
7:18pm, 20 December 2025

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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 21 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-21-december-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=42367314-b084-4e77-bb8f-bc662b0bd0bc&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon.

Change made:
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Time updated:
5:51pm, 21 December 2025

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Defra announces biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defra-announces-biggest-animal-welfare-reforms-in-a-generation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=369e87bd-df6e-471d-b11b-95009aad5ec5&utm_content=weekly
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Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals

Change made:
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Time updated:
10:30pm, 21 December 2025

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New Traffic Commissioner appointed in Scotland: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-traffic-commissioner-appointed-in-scotland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2702a7cd-5bda-4625-9a5a-9fd99abfb085&utm_content=weekly
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Following a fair and open recruitment campaign, Sharon Clelland was appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as a Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain and will be deployed by the Senior Traffic Commissioner to the Scottish traffic area.

Change made:
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Time updated:
9:00am, 22 December 2025

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DBS Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-christmas-and-new-year-opening-times-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a1b29863-e71d-43ba-9189-3248c35ef981&utm_content=weekly
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DBS’ Contact Centre will operate under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

Change made:
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Time updated:
9:00am, 22 December 2025

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Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/healthcare-regulator-suggests-simple-winter-wellness-choices-to-keep-you-safe-this-cough-and-cold-season?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9f3cfd05-6ccb-4001-979f-606eb2b1a7a2&utm_content=weekly
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As the cold weather sets in and coughs and colds become more common, the MHRA is reminding people that small, everyday choices can make a big difference to winter wellbeing.

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Time updated:
9:53am, 22 December 2025

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Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regional-flood-and-coastal-committee-chair-appointments--6?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ed6f8c81-171f-4885-88ff-48bf3001c411&utm_content=weekly
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Chair appointments for Trent, Southern and North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee

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Time updated:
9:54am, 22 December 2025

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Anniversary Statement: ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/anniversary-statement-atr-72-212-a-g-cmmk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f487374b-633a-43a5-8a38-17e4d3343123&utm_content=weekly
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Aircraft suffered damaged nose landing gear on landing at Belfast City Airport on 22 December 2024

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Time updated:
9:59am, 22 December 2025

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Near miss at Helpston level crossing: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/near-miss-at-helpston-level-crossing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b1f6abb-5b96-4263-9616-b38e1e1ccc5f&utm_content=weekly
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Near miss at Helpston level crossing, Cambridgeshire, 21 October 2025.

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Time updated:
10:00am, 22 December 2025

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Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fuel-margins-remain-persistently-high-and-this-is-not-explained-by-operating-costs-cma-finds?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=af22b000-d441-4c56-8694-f9ca2aa96f21&utm_content=weekly
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CMA publishes latest report analysing competition in the road fuel market and the factors influencing prices paid by drivers.

Change made:
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Time updated:
10:01am, 22 December 2025

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More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-people-taking-control-of-their-tax-as-hmrc-app-use-surges?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dce5342e-5d92-41c3-bbeb-1e2c2d58226d&utm_content=weekly
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HMRC provides a rundown of the HMRC app in 2025.

Change made:
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Time updated:
10:55am, 22 December 2025

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Serious Fraud Office and Five Eyes on foreign bribery indicators: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/serious-fraud-office-and-five-eyes-on-foreign-bribery-indicators?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5657a22c-015f-432e-bc9e-aa3a373835d3&utm_content=weekly
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International taskforce releases indicators to help businesses and professionals detect corruption

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Time updated:
11:58am, 22 December 2025

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CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-proposes-to-accept-remedies-in-pastry-deal?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c36eb29e-c4fc-42a8-9ee3-285499fedc27&utm_content=weekly
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Remedies proposed to resolve concerns that Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance could have led to higher costs for supermarkets and commercial foodservice customers.

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Time updated:
12:00pm, 22 December 2025

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Martyn’s Law Regulator preparations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/martyns-law-regulator-preparations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7a77096c-a2d0-421b-81cc-04c23ef024b8&utm_content=weekly
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Page summary:
Ronnie Meghaughin of the SIA reflects on his time over the last year as Interim Executive Director working on Martyn’s Law.

Change made:
Updated with correct legislation.

Time updated:
12:29pm, 22 December 2025

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Notification of intention to prepare Environmental Delivery Plans: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notification-of-intention-to-prepare-environmental-delivery-plans?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ef42785c-9f88-43d9-b132-69a839e0834d&utm_content=weekly
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A letter from Natural England to Defra’s Secretary of State, providing notification of the preparation of Environmental Delivery Plans under the Planning and Infrastructure Act.

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Time updated:
12:30pm, 22 December 2025

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Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boom-lifts-and-baubles-keeping-britains-festive-spirit-aloft?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=55fbd846-e4db-4dca-90b0-6dfcb486d130&utm_content=weekly
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UK launches anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imported boom lifts to defend British manufacturers.

Change made:
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Time updated:
1:59pm, 22 December 2025

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Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-appoints-interim-commissioners-to-the-ehrc?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fa41ca91-a5fa-4239-8c1d-a5c35ac94095&utm_content=weekly
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The Minister for Women and Equalities has appointed Ali Harris and Professor Shazia Choudhry as interim commissioners at the EHRC.

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Time updated:
2:00pm, 22 December 2025

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Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/citizens-rights-specialised-committee-meeting-18-december-2025-joint-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=28f90313-1531-407d-922e-65961905e9a1&utm_content=weekly
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The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 17th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.

Change made:
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Time updated:
2:00pm, 22 December 2025

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WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wpp-appointed-to-be-uk-governments-lead-media-agency?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=17d97585-160c-4959-b632-31733560a9b0&utm_content=weekly
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In a major step forward for the modernisation of government communications, the UK Government has appointed media agency WPP Media, part of WPP, to provide media strategy, planning, and buying services across the public sector. 

Change made:
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Time updated:
2:15pm, 22 December 2025

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Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-announces-date-of-spring-forecast?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=71729a69-ca1a-4ea4-8189-a161cefd0dd4&utm_content=weekly
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The Chancellor has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare forecast for 3 March 2026

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Time updated:
2:30pm, 22 December 2025

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Recruitment for a senior Policy Officer: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-for-a-senior-policy-officer?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4082242b-e365-4ed6-a3fd-0d2e82d832dd&utm_content=weekly
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Policy officer, working on policy and legislation on veterinary medicines.

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Time updated:
2:53pm, 22 December 2025

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Oil and gas: OPRED communications, 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e51135d7-2107-4191-8a1b-73caeef16cc3&utm_content=weekly
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OPRED communications issued to stakeholders in 2025.

Change made:
Request for Information on Trained Oil Spill Response Personnel during 2024 issued.

Time updated:
3:05pm, 22 December 2025

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Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/elections-under-the-current-circumstances-in-myanmar-risk-provoking-further-violence-uk-statement-on-myanmar?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=87f2dbc8-7c12-46e5-aa58-b7a0e14c967e&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, on Myanmar.

Change made:
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Time updated:
3:07pm, 22 December 2025

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UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-belize-work-together-to-strengthen-community-led-fisheries-management?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=95183380-395e-4b3d-a2f6-d5ef875beba7&utm_content=weekly
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The UK’s Marine Management Organisation, is working with the Belize government to protect marine ecosystems, through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

Change made:
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Time updated:
3:19pm, 22 December 2025

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Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/northumberland-man-sentenced-for-illegal-waste-dumping?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7372f9eb-b10a-4a91-a02a-249ddc36eab1&utm_content=weekly
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Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear the waste.

Change made:
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Time updated:
3:48pm, 22 December 2025

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The GPA signs key Darlington Government Hub contract: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-gpa-signs-key-darlington-government-hub-contract?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ca35aac8-9311-44d4-b03d-d6ae2ce05b12&utm_content=weekly
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The building of a new Civil Service office space will begin next month after the Government Property Agency (GPA) secured a crucial agreement.

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Time updated:
4:18pm, 22 December 2025

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UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-secures-additional-8-million-in-valuable-fishing-opportunities-for-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=40036845-69e0-4461-bd72-87a5f7b8d56d&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has secured bilateral fisheries agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, worth approximately £8 million in historic UK landing prices.

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Time updated:
4:46pm, 22 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=bdbb7f20-d1e9-4086-b4fb-c27cda414417&utm_content=weekly
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The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC.

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News Article.

Time updated:
5:06pm, 22 December 2025

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TRA upholds recommendation on imports of excavators from China: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tra-upholds-recommendation-on-imports-of-excavators-from-china?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=72122368-1be0-479e-b0db-ec58b4076a41&utm_content=weekly
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The TRA has published its final decision in the reconsideration of the recommendation to impose a new anti-dumping measure on imports of excavators from China.

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Time updated:
6:13pm, 22 December 2025

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PM call with President Jerí of Peru: 22 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-jeri-of-peru-22-december-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ba069f3f-62ee-46c3-8efa-45c15db94cd9&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Peru José Jerí today.

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Time updated:
7:08pm, 22 December 2025

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The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-warring-parties-must-end-the-bloodshed-in-sudan-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eb8a9229-f927-4e2b-9ac1-25b59b14dd26&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 Sudan.

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Time updated:
9:31pm, 22 December 2025

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Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-minister-and-bingo-association-celebrate-scrapping-of-bingo-duty?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c5155109-cc05-4550-becb-38338d5b1381&utm_content=weekly
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Bingo clubs across Britain are celebrating the scrapping of bingo duty as UK tax minister Dan Tomlinson and the Bingo Association’s Paul Swindon joined players in London.

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Time updated:
10:30pm, 22 December 2025

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Pension boost for mineworkers lands before Christmas: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pension-boost-for-mineworkers-lands-before-christmas?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=851e247a-9d24-46c2-8573-f5f6a52a4230&utm_content=weekly
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Almost 40,000 former mineworkers across the UK receive first pension increase.

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Time updated:
12:01am, 23 December 2025

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Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-to-benefit-from-multi-million-investment-to-justice?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b0b886cd-43a1-4a8d-86e5-52e89b9a7732&utm_content=weekly
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More people facing debt, house repossession or custody battles will benefit from free legal support thanks to a multi-million pound grant for the sector, the Deputy Prime Minister announced today (Tuesday 23 December).

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Time updated:
12:01am, 23 December 2025

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Government extends free NHS services for care leavers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-extends-free-nhs-services-for-care-leavers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d5a21a02-fe91-4362-be35-86b98326cc86&utm_content=weekly
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Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services.

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Time updated:
9:59am, 23 December 2025

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New Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-non-executive-commissioner-to-the-forestry-commission-appointed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=435e7189-120b-4235-9a07-d5e79b805e36&utm_content=weekly
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Paul Brannen appointed for a three-year term

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Time updated:
10:00am, 23 December 2025

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Secretary of State announces the re-appointment of NIO Non-Executive Board member: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-announces-the-re-appointment-of-nio-non-executive-board-member?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=64a4d21f-987e-47de-b7fb-842976615a71&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State has reappointment of Ms Fiona Ross as Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office

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Time updated:
10:01am, 23 December 2025

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How medicines affect gut bacteria could inform safer, more effective use: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/how-medicines-affect-gut-bacteria-could-inform-safer-more-effective-use?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b1412069-8a66-418a-b4f6-8a682bc3b1c1&utm_content=weekly
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Understanding gut microbiome interactions with medicines could help explain differences in how people respond to treatment and build on existing medicine safety knowledge to support safer, more effective prescribing in the future.

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Time updated:
10:04am, 23 December 2025

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Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/anniversary-statement-rockwell-commander-112-tca-n4698w?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8581ba60-9771-4fc4-b4fc-d33f5ad65446&utm_content=weekly
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Investigation of Rockwell Commander 112 TCA fatal accident, near Fife Airport on 23 December 2024

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Time updated:
10:48am, 23 December 2025

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Sellafield Ltd employees and partners spread festive cheer across our communities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sellafield-ltd-employees-and-partners-spread-festive-cheer-across-our-communities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=36b98bac-ffc1-4c20-9fb8-19765e008d55&utm_content=weekly
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Sellafield Ltd employees and supply chain partners provide vital support to families and individuals across Cumbria and Warrington through annual Christmas appeals.

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Time updated:
11:07am, 23 December 2025

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What are the changes to agricultural property relief?: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/what-are-the-changes-to-agricultural-property-relief?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a1a66f49-8808-46dc-b036-a99a0ed03c3f&utm_content=weekly
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Reforms announced at Autumn Budget 2024 will help raise money to fix the public finances while protecting small family farms from unfairly high inheritance tax.

Change made:
Updated to reflect the changes announced on 23 December 2025.

Time updated:
11:21am, 23 December 2025

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Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and businesses: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inheritance-tax-reliefs-threshold-to-rise-to-25m-for-farmers-and-businesses?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=764b7b6f-05c7-446e-b5b2-bb3682a86d0e&utm_content=weekly
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£1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them

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Fake Labubu sellers on Border Force’s naughty list this Christmas: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fake-labubu-sellers-on-border-forces-naughty-list-this-christmas?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8579e396-e037-4576-82b6-7849621dc822&utm_content=weekly
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Almost 240,000 fake Labubus have been seized at the border in a blow to criminals looking to cash in on demand for this year’s must-have Christmas present.

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11:41am, 23 December 2025

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Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/suspended-prison-sentence-for-rogue-waste-operator?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4a10ceee-ca3d-4c5e-8470-a025eb695f27&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemptions.

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11:43am, 23 December 2025

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Give children the best start: vaccinate this New Year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/give-children-the-best-start-vaccinate-this-new-year?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2bef5b11-1388-4b4d-a45d-56bd2df90209&utm_content=weekly
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This festive season, one of the most important and life-saving gifts you can give your child is vaccination, and it’s completely free.

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2:23pm, 23 December 2025

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This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/this-resolution-authorises-aussom-to-continue-its-essential-role-in-strengthening-stability-and-security-in-somalia-uk-explanation-of-vote-at-the-un?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=24533681-fa62-434f-8b5a-7f7520336f96&utm_content=weekly
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Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia.

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3:14pm, 23 December 2025

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Board Member Reappointments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/board-member-reappointments--2?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1f8a2812-f2aa-48bb-828d-3c99fb978add&utm_content=weekly
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Lesley-Ann Nash and Mark Henderson reappointed to Homes England’s Board

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3:23pm, 23 December 2025

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Draft crime contract specification published: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/draft-crime-contract-specification-published--2?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9e8d3d6e-2078-4ff4-b7c4-e70a78826238&utm_content=weekly
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Draft specification and guidance for the crime contract published today, Tuesday 23 December, in relation to the Victims and Prisoners Act 2025.

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We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/we-call-on-iran-to-urgently-lift-its-restrictions-and-fully-cooperate-with-the-iaea-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e089c57b-8414-4263-92fe-20deedfd4794&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran.

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4:28pm, 23 December 2025

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The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-stands-firmly-with-the-people-of-venezuela-in-their-pursuit-of-a-democratic-future-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aef0390c-4abd-4063-8f79-56cbdb33a505&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela.

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9:12pm, 23 December 2025

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Signal all the way! Christmas comes early as over 100 mobile masts bring 4G joy to Britain’s rural communities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/signal-all-the-way-christmas-comes-early-as-over-100-mobile-masts-bring-4g-joy-to-britains-rural-communities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=02ed67db-e1fb-4db7-90da-413cb00fd179&utm_content=weekly
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Over 100 mobile network masts upgraded to deliver 4G coverage from all major mobile network operators, signalling a major milestone in government’s drive to end total-not-spots

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10:30pm, 23 December 2025

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Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/homes-fit-for-heroes-1000-military-homes-upgraded-in-time-for-christmas?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=55ac5c4a-ed66-4bb8-9d33-100f22419132&utm_content=weekly
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Military families across the UK will celebrate Christmas in homes fit for heroes as improvements to fix 1,000 of the worst forces houses have completed ahead of schedule.

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Keep the warmth, lose the risk: MHRA and National Fire Chiefs Council issue winter emollient safety warning: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/keep-the-warmth-lose-the-risk-mhra-and-national-fire-chiefs-council-issue-winter-emollient-safety-warning?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5eece9af-da04-42de-bd44-aa2fadd07812&utm_content=weekly
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As colder weather arrives, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are urging the public to be aware of fire risks linked to emollient skin creams. 

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Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-102025-derailment-of-a-freight-train-at-audenshaw?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=597f5409-ac25-425e-beab-ad3a7e61eccd&utm_content=weekly
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RAIB has today released its report into a derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, 6 September 2024.

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Flu cases fall as UKHSA urges festive precautions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-weekly-winter-surveillance-bulletin?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9aa6eecf-0be1-4c42-88f7-c5f3318c9285&utm_content=weekly
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Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses.

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2:00pm, 24 December 2025

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Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-israeli-settlement-expansion-in-the-west-bank?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0ceb1b75-df87-457f-bffa-00b06fbcaf8b&utm_content=weekly
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Joint statement condemning the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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5:34pm, 24 December 2025

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2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/2025-sees-highest-british-defence-exports-since-records-began-in-huge-boost-to-workers-and-companies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e5da4ddf-e9dd-46cc-ba1b-53f5482ae0c1&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began

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Boxing Day swimmers buoyed by year of action to clean up waters: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boxing-day-swimmers-buoyed-by-year-of-action-to-clean-up-waters?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=943c9010-82e1-412e-a5fe-dab6a1dc61fc&utm_content=weekly
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2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade.

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12:01am, 26 December 2025

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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=50ab31ae-4c7d-4388-8aed-35b64e338d36&utm_content=weekly
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Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.

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Following further testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (AIV 2025/136 previously AIV SOS 2025/04). The 3km temporary control zone A and 10km temporary control zone B have been revoked and replaced by a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

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3:26pm, 26 December 2025

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PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 26 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-macron-of-france-and-chancellor-merz-of-germany-26-december-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f0d717d4-fe9a-4a2e-b216-789bae4cf4c8&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz.

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8:12pm, 26 December 2025

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