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UK TO TRAIN HUNDREDS MORE UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS IN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR COMBAT: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-train-hundreds-more-ukrainian-soldiers-in-mental-health-first-aid-for-combat?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0243bbf4-126b-4652-865b-68c13f0246fa&utm_content=weekly
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Next year, the UK will offer 180 more Ukrainian soldiers training in mental health first aid for combat.

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UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-continues-to-step-up-for-ukraine-as-new-funding-announced-to-bring-war-criminals-to-justice?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b796545c-3837-44a5-92cf-3f3e8f40ef8b&utm_content=weekly
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UK leadership on Ukraine continues into 2025, backed by £3bn military aid commitment each year, and an additional £2.26bn loan.

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12:01am, 29 December 2024

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Quit for a week and save a day, say health experts : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/quit-for-a-week-and-save-a-day-say-health-experts?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=889cbca1-1dab-4630-bee5-ea72e8e11847&utm_content=weekly
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Smokers who choose to quit on the 1 January could save a whole day of their life by 8 January, according to new research.

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12:01am, 30 December 2024

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Government to crack down on waste incinerators with stricter standards for new builds: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-crack-down-on-waste-incinerators-with-stricter-standards-for-new-builds?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=00a47d62-93e5-433b-a67c-0e25044808cd&utm_content=weekly
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Almost half of all waste collected by local authorities in 2022/23 was incinerated with resources that could be recycled being lost

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UK medicines regulator warns against buying weight loss medicines without a prescription this New Year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-medicines-regulator-warns-against-buying-weight-loss-medicines-without-a-prescription-this-new-year?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=13aac423-2141-49d2-9645-286abe589ce6&utm_content=weekly
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The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit works to identify and prevent the illegal sale of weight-loss medicines online.

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10:50am, 30 December 2024

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Half-masting of flags following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/half-masting-of-flags-following-the-death-of-former-us-president-jimmy-carter?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=97a88269-0e66-48e9-8387-0a053e8c731b&utm_content=weekly
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Flags will be flown at half mast on UK Government Buildings on the 30th of December until 20:00.

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12:29pm, 30 December 2024

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Welsh Secretary looks ahead to the New Year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/welsh-secretary-looks-ahead-to-the-new-year?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=50aa39c3-f044-44ed-ae66-2d89431687ae&utm_content=weekly
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Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens looks back on 2024 and ahead to the year to come.

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1:26pm, 30 December 2024

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UK pledges relief to meet dire humanitarian need in the Middle East, Africa and Asia: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-pledges-relief-to-meet-dire-humanitarian-need-in-the-middle-east-africa-and-asia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=97945d59-86d8-476b-b04f-e4e429dfaa20&utm_content=weekly
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New £61m package will support vulnerable communities around the world.  

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2:47pm, 30 December 2024

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We condemn the Houthis’ reckless missile attacks on Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/we-condemn-the-houthis-reckless-missile-attacks-on-israel-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=184185fc-c739-4999-8d4e-99f3c4977442&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.

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4:03pm, 30 December 2024

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UK celebrates unsung heroes and community champions in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-celebrates-unsung-heroes-and-community-champions-in-his-majesty-the-kings-new-year-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b7798cfb-3c84-44bf-a1cb-cf74ec357be3&utm_content=weekly
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Press release marking His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours 2025.

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10:30pm, 30 December 2024

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The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-military-division-of-the-new-year-honours-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a7dbaa16-b66c-42af-b2ce-e108a094bda0&utm_content=weekly
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Armed Forces personnel have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list.

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10:30pm, 30 December 2024

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UK celebrates unsung heroes and community champions in HM The King’s New Year Honours list: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-celebrates-unsung-heroes-and-community-champions-in-hm-the-kings-new-year-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b6896f25-ad18-4060-b13b-75be6d9e353c&utm_content=weekly
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HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2025 recognises unsung heroes who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK.

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10:30pm, 30 December 2024

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Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the New Year 2025 Overseas and International Honours list: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/outstanding-contributions-by-british-nationals-abroad-recognised-on-the-new-year-2025-overseas-and-international-honours-list?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b2177bda-228e-4e23-879e-d2dbbab6c8af&utm_content=weekly
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The New Year Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals for their contribution overseas.

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10:30pm, 30 December 2024

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Companies House Chief Executive recognised in King’s New Year honours: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/companies-house-chief-executive-recognised-in-kings-new-year-honours?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7ad84bfc-f4f8-497a-8ed0-abf3fc52cf5a&utm_content=weekly
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Companies House Chief Executive Louise Smyth has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to public life and the economy.

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10:30pm, 30 December 2024

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Dstl experts recognised in the King’s New Year Honours 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dstl-experts-recognised-in-the-kings-new-year-honours-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=941fb59b-7a2d-4b95-a2d1-019778a371be&utm_content=weekly
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Two Dstl experts recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025 for their exceptional contributions to science, defence, and national security.

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10:45pm, 30 December 2024

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Community champions and unsung heroes celebrated in 2025 Honours: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/community-champions-and-unsung-heroes-celebrated-in-2025-honours?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=12aceb94-b050-427d-a033-26f11f7e2911&utm_content=weekly
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More than 50 people from Wales have received honours in HM The King’s New Year Honours List for 2025.

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10:58pm, 30 December 2024

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New Year Honours recognition for space sector: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-year-honours-recognition-for-space-sector?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9af6f792-1896-4a13-9430-facbd87f926c&utm_content=weekly
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Influential figures from the UK space sector have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours list.

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12:01am, 31 December 2024

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Events and grants to help Britain’s businesses and researchers reach the horizon from UK’s association with £80 billion research programme: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/events-and-grants-to-help-britains-businesses-and-researchers-reach-the-horizon-from-uks-association-with-80-billion-research-programme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=749da678-cd16-4135-a8f9-a627b7bcf1ec&utm_content=weekly
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A raft of plans have been announced to drive up UK participation in Horizon Europe to support researchers, innovators and businesses from across the country.

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12:01am, 31 December 2024

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Record numbers complete NHS Couch to 5k app: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/record-numbers-complete-nhs-couch-to-5k-app?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2fc4a77f-498c-4f6c-82c3-ef9e4fc63efb&utm_content=weekly
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The free running app has been downloaded over 7 million times since it launched in 2016, with 9.3 million NHS Couch to 5k runs started this year.

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12:01am, 31 December 2024

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New Year message from the Scottish Secretary: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-year-message-from-the-scottish-secretary?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e7e72007-5d75-4065-8917-6fe9617fa573&utm_content=weekly
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Ahead of the Bells, Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025

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New Year Honours: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-year-honours?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=128847d9-2dcf-4c77-9c53-785aa2ff5b99&utm_content=weekly
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The Scottish Secretary has congratulated the Scots honoured in the King’s 2025 New Year Honours list

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1:00am, 31 December 2024

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SFO Victim and Witness Care Coordinator receives MBE: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sfo-victim-and-witness-care-coordinator-receives-mbe?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3b88a5e9-73d2-468d-b8db-367ce9aac5b0&utm_content=weekly
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Serious Fraud Office Victim and Witness Care Coordinator receives MBE for Services to the Administration of Justice.

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7:00am, 31 December 2024

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YTL Foundation and Bank Pembangunan Malaysia to sponsor Chevening Scholarship for Malaysians to study in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ytl-foundation-and-bank-pembangunan-malaysia-to-sponsor-chevening-scholarship-for-malaysians-to-study-in-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=54f25a18-98bf-4b68-ba9e-0c27aa917a62&utm_content=weekly
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YTL Foundation and Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad have come on board as the latest corporate partners for the Chevening Scholarship programme in Malaysia.

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7:42am, 31 December 2024

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Strategic Command personnel recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/strategic-command-personnel-recognised-in-new-years-honours-list-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bffcbb27-9a14-4f58-afc5-b35eddfa040c&utm_content=weekly
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Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List 2025 for their services to defence.

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8:00am, 31 December 2024

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Top UK business leaders, job creators and Post Office campaigners awarded New Year’s Honours: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/top-uk-business-leaders-job-creators-and-post-office-campaigners-awarded-new-years-honours?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=864aaaa5-6bf3-422d-addb-9de28d2d160e&utm_content=weekly
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Subpostmasters caught up in the Horizon IT system scandal recognised in 2025 New Year’s Honours

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9:15am, 31 December 2024

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‘Safe and evidence-led’: New guidance for smaller Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/safe-and-evidence-led-new-guidance-for-smaller-remotely-operated-unmanned-vessels?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7ab7a57d-8ba9-4a1b-a74c-ec6c6e9a2efd&utm_content=weekly
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency to uphold safety while supporting development.

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10:30am, 31 December 2024

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UKEF contributions to exports and economy celebrated in King’s New Year’s Honours List 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukef-contributions-to-exports-and-economy-celebrated-in-kings-new-years-honours-list-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=415b9c93-464d-41ce-8e8d-13d330ecfdaf&utm_content=weekly
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Members of UK Export Finance recognised for exceptional public service.

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12:01pm, 31 December 2024

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Sotatercept approved to treat adult patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sotatercept-approved-to-treat-adult-patients-with-pulmonary-arterial-hypertension-pah?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0bfab7b4-d017-4f44-8b4d-3c7f88870ba6&utm_content=weekly
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved (27 December 2024) the medicine sotatercept (Winrevair) to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). 

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Tarlatamab approved to treat adult patients with small cell lung cancer : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tarlatamab-approved-to-treat-adult-patients-with-small-cell-lung-cancer?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=173b4db4-39ef-4514-9ce9-35d31a8049e0&utm_content=weekly
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 31 December 2024, approved the medicine tarlatamab (Imdyllytra) to treat adult patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that has spread throughout the lungs and/or to other parts of the body.

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2:07pm, 31 December 2024

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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=41368153-e1de-45cd-bada-d3f7e22147ec&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 in commercial poultry at a premises near Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire (AIV 2024/17 previously AIV SOS 2024/04). All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises replacing the temporary control zone declared on 31 December 2024.

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1 January 2025: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1-january-2025-update-to-the-patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-fees?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0c0d86d5-4a1d-44fc-90be-413ce1e349d2&utm_content=weekly
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The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 January 2025.

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The fee structure has changed and comes into force from today 1 January 2025.

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Greener flights ahead for UK aviation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/greener-flights-ahead-for-uk-aviation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2b9bce15-333c-478e-ae61-646c44780a5e&utm_content=weekly
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The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate will support thousands of skilled jobs, deliver economic growth and help make the UK a clean energy superpower.

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12:01am, 1 January 2025

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Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bus-passengers-to-save-hundreds-as-government-prevents-cliff-edge-fare-hike?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4b3a0da6-d9cb-4e00-8a60-a14f9031de45&utm_content=weekly
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Government sets £3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025.

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Appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee extended: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointments-to-the-animal-welfare-committee-extended?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8c8076be-2992-4613-ac88-b1900a6dfbff&utm_content=weekly
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Three committee member terms have been extended.

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9:00am, 1 January 2025

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UK sports exporters set for happy New Year thanks to soaring demand in the Gulf: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sports-exporters-set-for-happy-new-year-thanks-to-soaring-demand-in-the-gulf?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=956bd03f-3ee0-4ac0-95ed-b7e34cec7384&utm_content=weekly
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UK sports industry companies are seeing a boom in demand from the Gulf, as the UK progresses its trade deal negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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SERIOUS CRIME LAWS TO BE OVERHAULED TO COMBAT PEOPLE-SMUGGLING GANGS: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/serious-crime-laws-to-be-overhauled-to-combat-people-smuggling-gangs?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=55559e41-efeb-4ecf-8865-035f54042361&utm_content=weekly
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Suspected people smugglers will face travel bans, social media blackouts and restrictions on phone usage under tough new laws to dismantle organised immigration crime networks.

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12:01am, 2 January 2025

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We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/were-hiring-looking-for-scientific-experts-for-high-profile-roles?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9021ab9f-5620-4705-b217-5ebd040b45fe&utm_content=weekly
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Opportunities for scientific experts to join the government and put science advice at the heart of decision making.

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The DEFRA CSA job advertisement has been removed due to its expiration.

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9:14am, 2 January 2025

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Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/top-secret-lab-develops-atomic-clock-using-quantum-technology?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8314f11d-d361-4410-bfce-81b742dcdd52&utm_content=weekly
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A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology.

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9:45am, 2 January 2025

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Sharing more information on business rates valuations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sharing-more-information-on-business-rates-valuations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aef201e6-ddd6-46ab-a471-67091d48613e&utm_content=weekly
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The VOA has published details about how it will improve the information it discloses on business rates valuations.

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New MHRA Chair Anthony Harnden outlines priorities as he starts role: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-mhra-chair-anthony-harnden-outlines-priorities-as-he-starts-role?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4c8cc124-38f4-4d81-ba60-f151198adc1c&utm_content=weekly
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Professor Anthony Harnden has officially started his role as Chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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UKHSA issues Cold Weather Alert as low temperatures forecast: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-issues-cold-weather-alert-as-low-temperatures-forecast?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f0a38c95-bacf-46b0-9088-2af77f2b54a7&utm_content=weekly
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Amber Cold-Health Alerts are in place for all regions of England starting midday 02 January

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11:48am, 2 January 2025

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: David Ashley: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-south-sudan-david-ashley?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4bd16510-a243-41e3-82cd-350d429c3a99&utm_content=weekly
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Mr David Ashley has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Guy Warrington.

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1:09pm, 2 January 2025

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New reforms and independent commission to transform social care: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-reforms-and-independent-commission-to-transform-social-care?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cfc659d2-b0a9-4f50-b950-6233e8ea7762&utm_content=weekly
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Immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care, and Louise Casey appointed to head independent commission and build cross-party consensus.

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11:18am, 3 January 2025

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Baroness Louise Casey appointed as Government Lead Non-Executive Director.: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/baroness-louise-casey-appointed-as-government-lead-non-executive-director?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b413f0a8-a3ff-4204-b102-1755c2dbfb55&utm_content=weekly
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The Government Lead Non-Executive will bring non executives from different departments together to ensure cross cutting delivery is pursued across government.

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12:00pm, 3 January 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=11698856-cb33-430a-a9af-66bd17ab12d1&utm_content=weekly
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The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC.

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News Article.

Time updated:
1:04pm, 3 January 2025

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Environment Agency urges caution following rain over New Year: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-urges-caution-ahead-of-new-year-celebrations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=65975c12-7ddf-45ac-a872-a3e50c04bfc0&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has urged people to stay vigilant to the risk of flooding and stay away from swollen rivers.

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Situational update for 3 January.

Time updated:
1:21pm, 3 January 2025

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Flu and COVID-19 surveillance report published: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-report-published?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f8f23f7e-1e75-4460-a393-4137aec41d14&utm_content=weekly
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Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

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Added latest update.

Time updated:
2:30pm, 3 January 2025

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Christmas saw anticipated rise in flu, latest UKHSA data shows: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/christmas-saw-anticipated-rise-in-flu-latest-ukhsa-data-shows?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=290b037f-1ccb-4761-9971-5cf096caa4bb&utm_content=weekly
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Public urged to prevent further ‘new year spread’ by following good hygiene and taking up ‘final chance’ vaccines where still available

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2:55pm, 3 January 2025

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Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe  : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-british-troops-to-lead-major-nato-exercise-in-eastern-europe?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fa25d90f-6186-4d54-812f-dfed7a507903&utm_content=weekly
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Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise.

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4:14pm, 3 January 2025

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The deterioration of the healthcare situation in Gaza is completely unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-deterioration-of-the-healthcare-situation-in-gaza-is-completely-unacceptable-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d2ce6208-167d-452f-9fc7-d57ac806ed94&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.

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First published.

Time updated:
5:45pm, 3 January 2025

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