Weekly update from GOV.UK for: News and communications

Weekly update from GOV.​UK for:


News and communications
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Seaweed surveys discover species never seen before and new to science: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/seaweed-surveys-discover-species-never-seen-before-and-new-to-science?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cd953282-8059-417f-ad96-4452289102bb&utm_content=weekly
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Underwater surveys discover remarkable collection of rare and previously unknown seaweeds

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9:51am, 1 August 2026

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PM call with call with His Majesty the King of Jordan Abdullah II: 1 August 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-call-with-his-majesty-the-king-of-jordan-abdullah-ii-1-august-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=98fe3c48-2529-45f2-a72d-3a26c69c5476&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to His Majesty the King of Jordan, Abdullah II, this morning.

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12:21pm, 1 August 2026

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UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-updates-heat-health-alerts-across-england?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=68280e28-d52e-4600-801a-bf32bd9eee58&utm_content=weekly
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An amber heat-health alert has been issued for the East Midlands, East of England, South East and London.

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3:44pm, 2 August 2026

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National Grid backs PM’s education reforms with new £5 million jobs programme to help 5,000 young people into work: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-grid-backs-pms-education-reforms-with-new-5-million-jobs-programme-to-help-5000-young-people-into-work?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8d04e31f-218b-4852-ad0d-058ee72dd70b&utm_content=weekly
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National Grid has today unveiled a major new commitment to support 5,000 young people who are not in employment, education or training over the next five years.

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10:30pm, 2 August 2026

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Change of British High Commissioner to Brunei: Mel Barlow: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-brunei-mel-barlow?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9e87daba-f494-4b66-be22-09d1a224d4b8&utm_content=weekly
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Ms Mel Barlow has been appointed British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam.

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9:00am, 3 August 2026

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Sovereign AI invests in UK startup reinventing AI chips: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sovereign-ai-invests-in-uk-startup-reinventing-ai-chips?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7df1db46-ce05-4f06-80fd-8e07f0adc2cb&utm_content=weekly
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Government’s Sovereign AI invests in UK startup reinventing the chips that make AI possible

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9:23am, 3 August 2026

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Grenfell Tower site: noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports – June 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-site-noise-dust-and-vibration-monitoring-reports-june-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=50866386-22ff-47ab-ab6c-cf38565432d2&utm_content=weekly
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Publication of the latest noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports on the Grenfell Tower site.

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10:00am, 3 August 2026

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Recruitment for a Communications Officer: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-for-a-communications-officer?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a942befe-1594-4767-9a66-a663f557aa3a&utm_content=weekly
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Communications Officer to support wider organisation by acting as a primary point of contact for external enquiries.

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10:30am, 3 August 2026

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Charity regulator appoints Interim Managers to CG Community Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-regulator-appoints-interim-managers-to-cg-community-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a958c9e3-00b3-4613-ab35-88a1e83c3754&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed Interim Managers to CG Community Council (registered charity number 502955).

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10:42am, 3 August 2026

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Rolling five-year review of seafarer syllabus to ensure training fit for the future: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rolling-five-year-review-of-seafarer-syllabus-to-ensure-training-fit-for-the-future?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0cbb8060-7766-4c8c-ad41-d0e68ae6adfa&utm_content=weekly
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency works with industry to support next generation of mariners.

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10:53am, 3 August 2026

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Draft permit consultation opens on Cloughton gas proposal: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/draft-permit-consultation-opens-on-cloughton-gas-proposal?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=49cfa8b0-74ed-4b41-b329-9b4208dbbf6f&utm_content=weekly
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Environment Agency opens consultation on draft permit decision for Cloughton gas exploration proposal.

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11:43am, 3 August 2026

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UKDI relaunches Security Open Call: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukdi-relaunches-security-open-call?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8ef3a49e-5f75-4c8e-9a78-b5964e8fbde2&utm_content=weekly
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Do you have an innovation that could help tackle the UK’s security challenges? Submit your idea to the Security Open Call.

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12:09pm, 3 August 2026

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Investment in Defence Training Estate enhances realistic military training across the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/investment-in-defence-training-estate-enhances-realistic-military-training-across-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2db4e298-75a9-49fc-bd50-b34942cf4699&utm_content=weekly
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More than £4.4 million has been invested in new trench training infrastructure across the Defence Training Estate, enhancing the UK armed forces’ ability to train in realistic and contemporary battlefield environments.

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12:13pm, 3 August 2026

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Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/robot-revolution-hits-the-fields-as-20-million-funding-announced?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=80bf6aa5-2b37-454a-94cc-974653b21ae0&utm_content=weekly
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£20 million up for grabs to develop farm robots and automated systems that can plant, tend and harvest crops

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3:49pm, 3 August 2026

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Webinars: UK Memorial Draft Principles and Location: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/webinars-uk-memorial-draft-principles-and-location?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ce503284-1d5a-4766-9160-b350d003c0ff&utm_content=weekly
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The Infected Blood Memorial Committee hosted two webinars in July to update the community on their progress and to share their current thinking regarding the UK Memorial.

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4:00pm, 3 August 2026

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More students to save from September as changes to 16-17 Saver railcard come in: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-students-to-save-from-september-as-changes-to-16-17-saver-railcard-come-in?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a4fa1e38-5b9c-4253-9f74-2adae73d5cf6&utm_content=weekly
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From 17 August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18.

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Time updated:
10:30pm, 3 August 2026

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Applications for 2027/2028 Chevening Türkiye awards are now open: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/applications-for-20272028-chevening-turkiye-awards-are-now-open?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f351f06f-f164-4370-bc06-1b43b163783d&utm_content=weekly
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Türkiye applications for 2027/2028 Chevening Scholarships are now open and will close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 (UTC)

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7:04am, 4 August 2026

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Advancing the Royal Navy’s mine-hunting capability: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/advancing-the-royal-navys-mine-hunting-capability?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=76623618-96f1-4f87-a517-406de6bf6952&utm_content=weekly
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Dstl collaborated with industry and Defence partners to design and implement a rigorous and innovative test of the UK’s underwater mine countermeasures.

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8:28am, 4 August 2026

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Ofqual fines EAL £150,000 for multiple qualification failures: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofqual-fines-eal-150000-for-multiple-qualification-failures?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=60ceeacb-f84e-4610-86ad-143f735a5d9e&utm_content=weekly
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Ofqual has fined Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited (EAL) £150,000 for serious and repeated failures in the delivery of apprenticeship qualifications.

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9:08am, 4 August 2026

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Change to the definition of regulated activity with children from 1 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-to-the-definition-of-regulated-activity-with-children-from-1-september-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=971e0ad1-bc15-4cf4-a8c2-d016b3d23fd1&utm_content=weekly
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From 1 September 2026, the supervision exemption for regulated activity with children is removed. Find out what this means for your organisation.

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9:30am, 4 August 2026

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The Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway grants Innovation Passports to investigational products for cancer and dementia: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-innovative-licensing-and-access-pathway-grants-innovation-passports-to-investigational-products-for-cancer-and-dementia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a22e219e-084e-4423-90d1-32ea4f62fb8a&utm_content=weekly
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Innovative investigational products for liver cancer and dementia recognised through the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway ahead of next application round opening.

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9:56am, 4 August 2026

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: Rebecca Fabrizi: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-south-sudan-rebecca-fabrizi?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=79303849-eda5-457e-bde9-23cddeb156f0&utm_content=weekly
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Ms Rebecca Fabrizi has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr David Ashley.

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10:02am, 4 August 2026

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NDA helps local communities stay connected: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nda-helps-local-communities-stay-connected?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ebf6ea19-574e-4276-b0e3-8ef8e6fe6e27&utm_content=weekly
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Nuclear Decommissioning Authority helps tackle digital exclusion by donating surplus mobile phones, iPads, laptops and monitors to schools and charities.

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10:03am, 4 August 2026

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Hundreds of UK jobs supported with million-pound contract to secure Royal Navy torpedo weapons: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-uk-jobs-supported-with-million-pound-contract-to-secure-royal-navy-torpedo-weapons?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=29aa4e48-32f6-4ef8-9a30-c172e52ea0d5&utm_content=weekly
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Britain will be better protected from undersea threats and hundreds of jobs will be secured through a new £135 million contract to maintain and repair Royal Navy torpedo weapons.

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Time updated:
10:15am, 4 August 2026

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Applications open for 2026 to 2027 Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/applications-open-for-2026-to-2027-chevening-scholarships-to-study-in-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f4f7b858-1b6b-480e-b5d8-693f930fd68f&utm_content=weekly
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Indian students can apply for the UK government’s flagship international scholarships programme from 4 August to 6 October 2026.

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10:52am, 4 August 2026

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Make the most of Playday with Tax-Free Childcare: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/make-the-most-of-playday-with-tax-free-childcare?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=24e86513-789d-4581-bf20-162d134e5cfe&utm_content=weekly
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Sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to save on your childcare costs

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10:58am, 4 August 2026

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Gill Lever: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-zimbabwe-gill-lever?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0f07163c-8033-4221-bf12-89bb4be1b8b0&utm_content=weekly
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Mrs Gill Lever OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe in succession to Mr Peter Vowles.

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11:01am, 4 August 2026

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Rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rape-serious-child-sex-and-grooming-offences-barred-from-sentencing-changes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e0b87f25-e308-43e0-bb88-2465784c05f2&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister has ordered that rape, serious child sex and other grooming offences will be barred from upcoming changes to prison sentences, protecting the public from these dangerous criminals.

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11:10am, 4 August 2026

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Procurement Process Opens for Inquests Category of Law: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/procurement-process-opens-for-inquests-category-of-law?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5df2296d-9790-41be-87f3-c4b49176dfb8&utm_content=weekly
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Providers can now apply for contracts to deliver legal aid work in the inquests category of law.

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11:35am, 4 August 2026

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Local government reorganisation: implementation letters to council chief executives: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-implementation-letters-to-council-chief-executives?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=12929a75-56cd-4c27-8488-0843accf8e47&utm_content=weekly
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Letters to council chief executives with information about the implementation of the local government reorganisation decisions.

Change made:
Implementation letter for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay updated to correct an error in the number of parishes listed under the remit of the new Torbay unitary authority. This does not change the decision made in that area.

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11:48am, 4 August 2026

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Local government reorganisation: decision letters to council leaders: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-decision-letters-to-council-leaders?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aca20b60-339f-4c8c-82b0-8e1e303701e2&utm_content=weekly
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Letters to council leaders with the Secretary of State’s decision on local government reorganisation.

Change made:
Decision letter for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay updated to correct an error in the number of parishes listed under the remit of the new Torbay unitary authority. This does not change the decision made in that area.

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11:48am, 4 August 2026

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Keep Britain Working review update: June 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-britain-working-review-update-june-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c0b5ff57-7a54-4f1f-b932-0b3862ea5f76&utm_content=weekly
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June 2026 update on implementing the independent review of employers’ role in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.

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Added the easy read and British Sign Language (BSL) versions of Keep Britain Working: the story so far (June 2026).

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12:18pm, 4 August 2026

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Criminal investigation starts after four men arrested and illegal meat removed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/criminal-investigation-starts-after-four-men-arrested-and-illegal-meat-removed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c310e308-1748-465a-93e3-81f819a0caa5&utm_content=weekly
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A partnership operation by Dudley Council and National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has resulted in four arrests and the disposal of over four tonnes of illegal meat.

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1:10pm, 4 August 2026

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Exmouth long sea outfall now open to consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/exmouth-long-sea-outfall-now-open-to-consultation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=31b5ed1b-3072-49f6-82cc-841747893145&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has started a 7-week consultation on a new long sea outfall from Exmouth sewage treatment works.

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1:14pm, 4 August 2026

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Gatwick to open second runway as government wins legal challenge: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gatwick-to-open-second-runway-as-government-wins-legal-challenge?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f3a65446-94f8-4ca1-8dde-52d63c17b948&utm_content=weekly
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From 2030, Gatwick Airport’s expansion is expected to enable up to 100,000 additional flights a year, increasing passenger choice and boosting airline competition.

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3:01pm, 4 August 2026

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Review of court-awarded funds invested for protected beneficiaries: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/review-of-court-awarded-funds-invested-for-protected-beneficiaries?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0d1c24e3-3b09-4b72-aa1a-92204ab4dc7c&utm_content=weekly
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GAD has helped review the investment framework used to manage assets on behalf of children and protected beneficiaries through the Court Funds Office.

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3:18pm, 4 August 2026

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Severn Trent pollution incidents end in £2.2m for charities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/severn-trent-pollution-incidents-end-in-22m-for-charities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=23556532-4fc6-4c5f-a91d-044732521d91&utm_content=weekly
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Environment Agency investigations into illegal sewage discharges generate funds for wildlife restoration projects across the West Midlands region.

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3:26pm, 4 August 2026

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Four men arrested for illegal waste dumping at infamous Wigan site: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/four-men-arrested-for-illegal-waste-dumping-at-infamous-wigan-site?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0f3f453a-daa1-4fd5-a2aa-225dce5428a5&utm_content=weekly
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Arrests form part of Environment Agency ongoing investigations

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3:40pm, 4 August 2026

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Knife crime homicides fall to 30-year low: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/knife-crime-homicides-fall-to-30-year-low?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aa28e722-c4ab-48d3-806a-18402b4e5658&utm_content=weekly
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Knife-related homicides down by 26% under this government. More than 15,000 knives and offensive weapons removed from the streets.

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12:01am, 5 August 2026

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Charity regulator opens inquiry into charities working in illegal Israeli settlements: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-regulator-opens-inquiry-into-charities-working-in-illegal-israeli-settlements?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=081a4aa6-a639-449f-86dc-3f188a18124f&utm_content=weekly
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Investigation will examine whether funds are being used to further charitable purposes

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12:05am, 5 August 2026

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Furniture firm’s operator licence application refused over “classic Phoenix Syndrome” concerns: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/furniture-firms-operator-licence-application-refused-over-classic-phoenix-syndrome-concerns?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f33d44fe-de5b-4830-a23f-c5c1de5df156&utm_content=weekly
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A North West furniture manufacturer has been refused an HGV operator’s licence after a Traffic Commissioner found that the company’s sole director had been involved in a repeated pattern of business failures, substantial unpaid debts and successor companies trading under similar names.

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Government orders that public spending must back British jobs and skills in every postcode: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-orders-that-public-spending-must-back-british-jobs-and-skills-in-every-postcode?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bb43eba3-b0f7-47c1-92ac-113c353f1657&utm_content=weekly
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Government backs industry to create new British jobs and support local communities with new weighting in public contracts.

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Martyn’s Law: keeping up the momentum: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/martyns-law-keeping-up-the-momentum?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d14f5d27-7eac-4c56-803a-95aedf5dd341&utm_content=weekly
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Laura Gibb, the SIA’s Executive Director for Martyn’s Law, shares an update on progress, and new guidance on the notification requirement.

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Ofsted wins first successful prosecution of illegal children’s home provider: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-wins-first-successful-prosecution-of-illegal-childrens-home-provider?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dc8be132-aad5-4b81-b6a1-66d82ab481b9&utm_content=weekly
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A company and its directors have been convicted and sentenced for operating unregistered children’s homes in Kent following a criminal prosecution brought by Ofsted.

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Family Procedure Rule Committee: Annual open meeting 2 November 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/family-procedure-rule-committee-annual-open-meeting-2-november-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bd886a4f-46da-4ddb-bb06-9ef4feadfaf0&utm_content=weekly
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Are you interested in observing the rule making process?

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TRA initiates new S-PVC dumping investigation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tra-initiates-new-s-pvc-dumping-investigation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=10035f43-6958-4caf-9868-0edfdb80bf7a&utm_content=weekly
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The TRA has initiated a new dumping investigation into imports of S-PVC from China, Mexico, and South Korea.

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DfE Update 5 August 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfe-update-5-august-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=45a69493-fe8a-411a-be24-105c23c19b3f&utm_content=weekly
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Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

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TRA opens new safeguard investigation into PET: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tra-opens-new-safeguard-investigation-into-pet?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=57bf8d3a-c336-4600-8718-a10ae1d67d9a&utm_content=weekly
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The TRA has initiated a new safeguard investigation into imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

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UK support helps Costa Rica strengthen its fight against human trafficking: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-support-helps-costa-rica-strengthen-its-fight-against-human-trafficking?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8dccc71a-75ee-4c33-8723-dd68e04d08ca&utm_content=weekly
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A UK-funded project with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) helps Costa Rica tackle human trafficking.

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The United Kingdom remains resolute in our commitment to working with partners to combat terrorism in all its forms: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-remains-resolute-in-our-commitment-to-working-with-partners-to-combat-terrorism-in-all-its-forms-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-co?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f5f74980-1458-4ff0-a7de-9c8a4257f7dd&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

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Cornwall man arrested in Environment Agency waste crime operation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cornwall-man-arrested-in-environment-agency-waste-crime-operation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3d4f8f6e-ac3b-4462-b103-dd8244278e3a&utm_content=weekly
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A man has been arrested in connection with waste activities in the Camborne area, Cornwall

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Patients with motor neurone disease set for fast-tracked care: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/patients-with-motor-neurone-disease-set-for-fast-tracked-care?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d2452e91-4dd2-4e0d-a454-84d95177bc2c&utm_content=weekly
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Health and Social Care Secretary announces faster access to care and support for motor neurone disease patients during a visit to the Rob Burrow Centre.

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Major expansion of community mental health support across England: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-expansion-of-community-mental-health-support-across-england?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b52dd8a0-0ae9-4f28-88f0-822cc177ab1c&utm_content=weekly
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£343m plan will open 159 NHS mental health centres in England, giving people earlier local support and specialist crisis care outside A&E.

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Major broadband boost for over 60,000 rural homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-broadband-boost-for-over-60000-rural-homes-and-businesses-in-yorkshire-and-lincolnshire?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d5d0f3e9-a3d0-4819-8ebf-62d4714edbb1&utm_content=weekly
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Over 60,000 homes and businesses across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire now have access to faster broadband through Project Gigabit, improving connectivity for work, study and everyday life.

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Ofqual fines OTHM £25,000 after colleges allowed to investigate own malpractice cases: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofqual-fines-othm-25000-after-colleges-allowed-to-investigate-own-malpractice-cases?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c47c9679-e4bd-43cb-92b2-bbeaea87359f&utm_content=weekly
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Ofqual has fined OTHM Qualifications £25,000 after finding serious and repeated failures in the way the organisation handled malpractice allegations.

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Global Talent visa expanded to attract world’s brightest researchers to power British innovation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/global-talent-visa-expanded-to-attract-worlds-brightest-researchers-to-power-british-innovation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eb14cc0b-7a6b-485d-a4f0-3e9d224b61cd&utm_content=weekly
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More than 100 innovative research companies can now support the world’s brightest researchers to come and work in the UK through the Global Talent visa.

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Bloomsbury Institute’s student sponsor licence revoked: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bloomsbury-institutes-student-sponsor-licence-revoked?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a43dc694-ee5a-47f4-bac4-73444c7cb12c&utm_content=weekly
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The Bloomsbury Institute, a higher education provider in central London, has had its licence to sponsor international students revoked.

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Charity Commission investigates Wirral community transport charity: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-commission-investigates-wirral-community-transport-charity?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d3936cc3-5417-4a6c-a390-617d9a5832db&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened an inquiry into Wirral based charity Merseycare Transport Services Ltd (registered charity number 1133408).

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Anniversary Statement: Beech B200, G-NIAA: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/anniversary-statement-beech-b200-g-niaa?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a3246d85-bb8d-4c75-a1fc-e6d209f1ece9&utm_content=weekly
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Landing gear collapse during landing​, Birmingham Airport​, ​6 August 2025​

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UK continues crackdown on Russia with tough new sanctions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-continues-crackdown-on-russia-with-tough-new-sanctions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=246266e4-1673-4fa8-8e5f-a757e4708f15&utm_content=weekly
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The UK government continues to demonstrate unwavering support for Ukraine as Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband unleashes his first major Russia sanctions package.

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Directors disqualified for a total of 70 years following Companies House prosecutions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/directors-disqualified-for-a-total-of-70-years-following-companies-house-prosecutions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=53ded34f-5cfd-4cdd-b6ea-3710051ab86a&utm_content=weekly
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Twenty three company directors were disqualified in the first 6 months of this year for persistent or serious non-compliance with their responsibilities.

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New data to drive action to improve England’s rivers and lakes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-data-to-drive-action-to-improve-englands-rivers-and-lakes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=21e0ba30-f624-47bf-b7c8-a4a3224a39db&utm_content=weekly
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EA publishes latest data, providing detail on the health of England’s rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwater.

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Major step forward in Sunderland’s city centre regeneration journey as Homes England invest £27.7m to unlock Sheepfolds neighbourhood: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-step-forward-in-sunderlands-city-centre-regeneration-journey-as-homes-england-invest-277m-to-unlock-sheepfolds-neighbourhood?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=698e6365-095c-4fdb-b6a8-12a39f384b20&utm_content=weekly
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Latest investment will unlock the delivery of over 350 new homes in Riverside Sunderland, as partnership working between North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Homes England enters new chapter.

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Two Trustees appointed to the National Gallery Board: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-trustees-appointed-to-the-national-gallery-board?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=20be8a75-bca4-45a7-811b-8152575825c6&utm_content=weekly
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Julie Gaskell and Simon Patterson have been appointed as Trustees to the National Gallery Board. These appointments were made by the previous Prime Minister.

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Public statement- Proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount: decision of no intervention on Public Interest Intervention or Foreign State Influence grounds: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-statement-proposed-acquisition-of-warner-bros-discovery-by-paramount-decision-of-no-intervention-on-public-interest-intervention-or-foreign-sta?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=77b1b1c1-35b1-43fb-9ca9-0fe55e000c1e&utm_content=weekly
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The Culture Secretary has decided not to intervene on the basis of assurances and legally-binding commitments she has secured from Paramount.

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Invitation to tender: opportunities for UK collaboration and growth in northern Malaysia: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/invitation-to-tender-opportunities-for-uk-collaboration-and-growth-in-northern-malaysia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab3b2830-0f91-40fd-a506-d314e80bbd3d&utm_content=weekly
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The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is inviting proposals from research institutions, think tanks and consulting firms to undertake a study on opportunities for UK engagement in Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak.

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Company director who avoided court by claiming to be in a coma is jailed for hiding behind others to run football magazine business while banned: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/company-director-who-avoided-court-by-claiming-to-be-in-a-coma-is-jailed-for-hiding-behind-others-to-run-football-magazine-business-while-banned?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=671d6552-eb63-45d9-b369-3b28f50eb604&utm_content=weekly
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Businessman controlled company despite three director bans

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Under Pressure: Record plasma for UK flagship machine: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/under-pressure-record-plasma-for-uk-flagship-machine?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=44c5daea-e6de-43a1-a305-9b4fda5f0307&utm_content=weekly
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UKAEA has completed its fifth series of experiments on its MAST Upgrade fusion machine, overcoming plasma instability issues and pioneering novel techniques.

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Diversity Summer Scheme 2026: Shaping the next generation of government lawyers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/diversity-summer-scheme-2026-shaping-the-next-generation-of-government-lawyers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=12db63e1-04ce-483a-9bec-008ca3c20a2b&utm_content=weekly
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More than 500 aspiring lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds took part in this year’s Government Legal Profession Diversity Summer Scheme, gaining practical legal experience and hearing from senior leaders about the range of routes into a career in public service law.

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bahrain: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-bahrain?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab2e234c-d6a0-4c8a-8771-9b8d9a0a43fc&utm_content=weekly
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Mr Thomas Allan has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain in succession to Mr Alastair Long.

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IBCA Community Update, 6 August 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ibca-community-update-6-august-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cbf5f550-c713-4c2a-a9d6-667d5cd0cfd9&utm_content=weekly
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Infected Blood Compensation Authority’s update that was circulated on 6 August 2026

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RPC statement: impact of the Immigration and Asylum Bill: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rpc-statement-impact-of-the-immigration-and-asylum-bill?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=48b845fb-71eb-4aa6-874a-38c060f20e81&utm_content=weekly
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Update on our scrutiny of the impact assessment from the Home Office.

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MHRA approves remibrutinib for adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-approves-remibrutinib-for-adults-with-chronic-spontaneous-urticaria?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ffb413ee-343f-4c5c-b3f2-0cac7a9424a8&utm_content=weekly
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As with any medicinal product, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of remibrutinib under close review.  

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Environment Agency stops waste operation at Wolverhampton site: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-stops-waste-operation-at-wolverhampton-site?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e7d3cdeb-9da0-439e-95da-43d7dcc47de4&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency has revoked the environmental permit