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- Posted : 2025/03/15
- Published : 2025/03/15
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British High Commission’s Chevening Climate Mentorship Group celebrate their success: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-high-commissions-chevening-climate-mentorship-group-celebrate-their-success?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=330eb61d-ca64-4d95-8dd0-58db7e3130cb&utm_content=weekly
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The British High Commission in Pakistan held a closing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Chevening Climate Mentorship Scheme participants. Through the scheme, 25 young climate activists, journalists and professionals were connected with 11 Chevening alumni who are actively working in the climate sector.
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Women’s rights to be championed by appointment of new UK Special Envoy: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/womens-rights-to-be-championed-by-appointment-of-new-uk-special-envoy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=936036fc-c975-4259-8973-5879a9b5f4ed&utm_content=weekly
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Harriet Harman to champion gender equality worldwide as new UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls
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PM call with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 8 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-albanese-of-australia-8-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b3094f7c-a880-465e-8af6-39d406581e1d&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, this morning.
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Foreign Ministers Statement: Arab Plan For Reconstruction of Gaza: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-ministers-statement-arab-plan-for-reconstruction-of-gaza?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cb768e28-e23d-4a5a-966a-951092b8f11e&utm_content=weekly
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Joint Statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK
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COVID-19 Day of Reflection brings communities together to commemorate those who lost their lives during the pandemic: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-day-of-reflection-brings-communities-together-to-commemorate-those-who-lost-their-lives-during-the-pandemic?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ec19d5ba-6feb-4342-9c5b-13ca03b596b2&utm_content=weekly
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Communities up and down the country are set to come together tomorrow (9 March) to mark the COVID-19 Day of Reflection.
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British High Commission celebrates young climate storytellers on Commonwealth Day: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-high-commission-celebrates-young-climate-storytellers-on-commonwealth-day?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0f191935-f3f7-4e89-9d26-f04bfa1586aa&utm_content=weekly
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Winners of the UK’s ‘Climate in My Community’ competition showcased their creative talents through art, film, and storytelling at the British High Commission Islamabad to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2025.
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8 promising Pakistani journalists set to hone their skills in UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/8-promising-pakistani-journalists-set-to-hone-their-skills-in-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cfe037c3-7465-4a1f-8589-1f7d3c03e795&utm_content=weekly
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Leading journalists from Pakistan’s top media outlets are to attend the University of Westminster for an intensive two-month course on holding democratic processes to account.
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Government ambition to end sewage discharges into Windermere: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-ambition-to-end-sewage-discharges-into-windermere?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=83912a42-01d6-42b0-99a5-31d9db081b09&utm_content=weekly
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Environment Secretary Steve Reed will today (Monday 10 March) set out government ambition to end sewage discharged into Windermere
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Bureaucratic burden lifted to speed up building in growth agenda: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bureaucratic-burden-lifted-to-speed-up-building-in-growth-agenda?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e94dec9a-0dcc-4a43-8a54-334669004ac9&utm_content=weekly
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The government has confirmed further reforms to overhaul the planning system and put growth at the heart of the statutory consultee system.
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Former Science Minister appointed as innovative regulation Chair to bring game-changing tech like drone medicine deliveries to the public faster: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/former-science-minister-appointed-as-innovative-regulation-chair-to-bring-game-changing-tech-like-drone-medicine-deliveries-to-the-public-faster?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=185ad806-4ba3-45d9-b273-5d560fcb5884&utm_content=weekly
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Lord Willetts appointed as Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office
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Joint visit to Japan by Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-visit-to-japan-by-foreign-secretary-david-lammy-and-business-and-trade-secretary-jonathan-reynolds?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2d9d63de-c196-4dc8-8204-d0159d822498&utm_content=weekly
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In the first ever joint mission of its kind, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds visited Tokyo for the inaugural UK-Japan Economic 2+2 Dialogue on the 7 March.
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UK launches study on regulatory reform to enhance gender equality and support MSMEs in ASEAN: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-launches-study-on-regulatory-reform-to-enhance-gender-equality-and-support-msmes-in-asean?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=025012da-aec2-4d6b-96b4-fb8b2abcc444&utm_content=weekly
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The research identifies challenges for businesses, particularly women-led microenterprises, and suggests inclusive policies to foster growth and innovation.
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New look to the Honiara Commonwealth Walkway unveiled with medal plinths: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-look-to-the-honiara-commonwealth-walkway-unveiled-with-medal-plinths?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=575f868a-2879-49db-9a58-cf652b036e79&utm_content=weekly
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The Honiara Commonwealth Walkway is a 7-kilometre route with points of interest along its path, including museums, galleries, memorials, places of Worship and monuments.
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Dartmoor’s Future Forests: The Woodland Trust explores how developing the local wood economy can support woodland management: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/dartmoors-future-forests-the-woodland-trust-explores-how-developing-the-local-wood-economy-can-support-woodland-management?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=476f3f71-7645-4139-8b59-2fec445c7ef8&utm_content=weekly
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The Woodland Trust used the Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Fund to explore how developing the local wood economy can support woodland management.
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Government to take a ‘test and learn’ approach with spending on AI and digital to push innovation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-take-a-test-and-learn-approach-with-spending-on-ai-and-digital-to-push-innovation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fa8baab7-6b0c-4b80-950e-ae48b332cf12&utm_content=weekly
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Government overhauls funding for AI and Digital Projects to save taxpayer money and boost public services
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Civil Procedure Rule Committee: Annual open meeting 9 May 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/civil-procedure-rule-committee-annual-open-meeting-9-may-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=44fcaa58-b433-440c-b6ad-39c93d04e020&utm_content=weekly
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Are you interested in observing the rule making process?
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A ‘golf bag’ of robotics could take dangerous jobs from humans: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-golf-bag-of-robotics-could-take-dangerous-jobs-from-humans?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a0626008-b5df-445b-9d63-a8265fbebc5d&utm_content=weekly
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Tracked machines, drones and robot dogs are among the suite of tools defence scientists are working on with pioneers from industry and academia.
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8:30am, 10 March 2025
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New bite-sized technology guides published: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-bite-sized-technology-guides-published?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9781995d-280c-494f-8364-07ebfc4670cc&utm_content=weekly
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The Government Office for Science has published a series of bite-sized introductions to some of the most exciting emerging technologies of our time.
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AAIB Special Bulletin: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA (N4698W), fatal accident, Kinglassie, Fife, 23 December 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aaib-special-bulletin-rockwell-commander-112-tca-n4698w-fatal-accident-kinglassie-fife-23-december-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dbfcec59-64ff-4f85-bd30-7f6075986637&utm_content=weekly
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A Special Bulletin concerning engine power loss due to significant water contamination of the aircraft’s fuel system
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Households near new pylons to save hundreds on energy bills: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/households-near-new-pylons-to-save-hundreds-on-energy-bills?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=696fb507-4359-4f4c-880b-5cc1c990ca31&utm_content=weekly
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Government delivers commitment to ensure households near new or upgraded pylons will save up to £250 a year for 10 years, as part of the Plan for Change.
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Promoting competition and protecting consumers in the digital age: a roadmap for growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/promoting-competition-and-protecting-consumers-in-the-digital-age-a-roadmap-for-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fff6438f-449a-4c15-b4fc-1e5f651b955a&utm_content=weekly
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A speech by Sarah Cardell, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Chief Executive, delivered at the techUK Tech Policy Conference 2025.
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Kids Invent Stuff and Taskmaster Education Competition winner: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/kids-invent-stuff-and-taskmaster-education-competition-winner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9b993b51-de76-44d5-ae89-6ffa8429bcc5&utm_content=weekly
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Iconic Taskmaster bathtub transformed by seven-year-old inventor in national competition.
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UK announces over $40 million in Humanitarian and Health assistance for Somalia: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-over-40-million-in-humanitarian-and-health-assistance-for-somalia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ebbccf1a-1c1e-4ac9-b42b-4363a1bdcdb5&utm_content=weekly
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The UK announces new funding to support Somalia’s most vulnerable communities, including building their resilience to climate shocks, taking the total for the past year to over $106m.
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Water investment to fuel jobs, growth and sustainability in Bath: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/water-investment-to-fuel-jobs-growth-and-sustainability-in-bath?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f2bf01f6-efaa-48e8-b6a1-a8a8ce1d1580&utm_content=weekly
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Water Minister Emma Hardy visits the £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath
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What are Community Diagnostic Centres?: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/what-are-community-diagnostic-centres?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a35a49b6-1deb-4134-b3ce-e74d4214cbbd&utm_content=weekly
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Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) are places you can get tests, checks and scans, faster and closer to home
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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Annual Interactive Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-for-the-annual-interactive-debate-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4a47dabd-a6ad-485f-b265-bb77f5b5e626&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Annual Interactive Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.
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Technology Secretary kickstarts plan to bin barriers and back innovators to reap rewards of new tech over next decade and drive Plan for Change: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/technology-secretary-kickstarts-plan-to-bin-barriers-and-back-innovators-to-reap-rewards-of-new-tech-over-next-decade-and-drive-plan-for-change?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5a081c47-aa28-4a23-a22a-235ad171252a&utm_content=weekly
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Secretary of State addresses techUK conference and announces new initiatives to supercharge innovation.
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 10 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-trump-of-the-united-states-10-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3ba1ccc3-1218-41c7-b57b-aa0c6bb110f7&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump ahead of the US Ukraine dialogue in Saudi Arabia.
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Crime and Policing Bill: late publication of Home Office impact assessments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/crime-and-policing-bill-late-publication-of-home-office-impact-assessments?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c5a51b28-cff3-4e22-90e2-43628811330b&utm_content=weekly
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RPC statement about the late publication of Home Office impact assessments relating to the Crime and Policing Bill
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FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 10 March: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fcdo-statement-on-dprk-ballistic-missile-launches-10-march?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ab73777d-5db6-454a-b08c-061f967eef4a&utm_content=weekly
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The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 10 March.
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New webinar series explores unlocking value from coal mining data: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-webinar-series-explores-unlocking-value-from-coal-mining-data?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a9e11c8a-9991-40fc-b360-0568bffc33ab&utm_content=weekly
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Gain valuable insights into the data managed by the Mining Remediation Authority, with talks to help individuals and organisations make informed decisions.
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Peter Kyle’s speech at the techUK Conference 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/peter-kyles-speech-at-the-techuk-conference-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b6e4fc7c-af15-4575-815b-2c2c5dca50c7&utm_content=weekly
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A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at the techUK Conference on Monday 10 March.
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Planning revolution to fuel growth and make Britain energy secure: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/planning-revolution-to-fuel-growth-and-make-britain-energy-secure?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=916f8a9b-eea1-4177-ad0a-191cb0718ac9&utm_content=weekly
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Dozens of clean energy projects will jump to the front of the queue for grid connections, through new measures in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
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Minister for the Middle East statement on Syria: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-for-the-middle-east-statement-on-syria?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=33983fd0-1110-4336-baf2-c868bde42c17&utm_content=weekly
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Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, gave a statement to Parliament on recent events in Syria
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The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-unequivocally-condemns-the-talibans-ban-on-girls-education-in-afghanistan-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1eeecf64-3f3a-4778-9ec3-a308a39da9e1&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
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UK and Welsh Government unite in £1m fund to transform River Wye: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-welsh-government-unite-in-1m-fund-to-transform-river-wye?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=71cae55a-ad7a-4cc9-89b2-9123bc381be5&utm_content=weekly
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The Welsh and UK Government have today announced a new £1 million joint research initiative to tackle water quality issues in the River Wye.
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Safeguarding reviews silent on Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/safeguarding-reviews-silent-on-black-asian-and-mixed-heritage-children?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=55812a0e-b164-42eb-9b5c-6f43df111e33&utm_content=weekly
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A new report about race and racism in child safeguarding reveals local areas are failing to address the safeguarding needs of Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children.
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Science Secretary hails UK space sector for securing record-breaking contracts and propelling government’s mission forward: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/science-secretary-hails-uk-space-sector-for-securing-record-breaking-contracts-and-propelling-governments-missionforward?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=253fa29f-64a7-4950-9978-f98a07e99640&utm_content=weekly
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British space sector secures European Space Agency contracts worth £80 million more than government contributions in last quarter of 2024 – a record for any member state.
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BBC Media Action hands over equipment to Dreamcast Theatre: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bbc-media-action-hands-over-equipment-to-dreamcast-theatre?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=935416fb-40c3-4774-aa77-4d168da94a3e&utm_content=weekly
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The equipment handed over by the British High Commission will significantly enhance Dreamcast Theatre’s capacity for creative production and media expression.
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Record UK contract wins through European Space Agency: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/record-uk-contract-wins-through-european-space-agency?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e66d441e-9f50-42cd-b58b-2d49356c6a7e&utm_content=weekly
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A dramatic increase in the money flowing to the UK from European Space Agency (ESA) programmes has been announced today, with an additional £112 million (€134 million) in contracts secured for the UK space sector between June 2022 and December 2024.
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Leader for a Day 2025: British Embassy Montevideo: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leader-for-a-day-2025-british-embassy-montevideo?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f78fe997-7f6d-4d80-b81a-e8cd86e6f79d&utm_content=weekly
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The British Embassy in Montevideo celebrated the fifth edition of its International Women’s Day activity.
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Minister West’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-wests-visit-reinforces-shared-commitment-to-secure-and-resilient-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=80a06c12-2151-4288-ab67-108d113b5218&utm_content=weekly
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UK Foreign Office Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West is in Malaysia for a two-day visit.
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Kenya and UK hold workshop to improve business regulation and put shillings in people’s pockets: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/kenya-and-uk-hold-workshop-to-improve-business-regulation-and-put-shillings-in-peoples-pockets?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=68222b52-71f0-4090-9c2f-acc16df1439b&utm_content=weekly
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Three-day workshop will equip officials with policy tools to improve regulatory environment and overcome barriers to attract investment and growth
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Sir Hamid Patel appointed as interim Chair of Ofsted Board: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sir-hamid-patel-appointed-as-interim-chair-of-ofsted-board?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1d92fa96-2b36-4160-be40-019f6b8e0db2&utm_content=weekly
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Sir Hamid Patel has been appointed to serve as interim Chair of the Ofsted Board until a successor is found for Dame Christine Ryan, who announced in November that she would be stepping down this year.
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9:30am, 11 March 2025
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Letter to registered providers: Data requirements for 2025-26: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-to-registered-providers-data-requirements-for-2025-26?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=599d1a44-ce95-4487-a325-88d22a384a2c&utm_content=weekly
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Copy of a letter about data collection sent to registered providers of social housing
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9:30am, 11 March 2025
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Up to 170,000 homes to get energy saving upgrades: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/up-to-170000-homes-to-get-energy-saving-upgrades?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8b53be84-cc29-4417-89c3-e4e124e39dff&utm_content=weekly
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Hundreds of thousands of homes in England to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades, helping families stay warm and cut bills.
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‘Biggest building boom’ in a generation through planning reforms: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biggest-building-boom-in-a-generation-through-planning-reforms?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6633cb33-42a9-43d8-921c-59c99f5b7c91&utm_content=weekly
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Homes and key infrastructure will be built faster under Planning and Infrastructure Bill
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10:27am, 11 March 2025
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SIA consults on proposals to further toughen criminality criteria for licence applications: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sia-consults-on-proposals-to-further-toughen-criminality-criteria-for-licence-applications?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c778cdab-c2cd-4d1a-a238-7cf158a3d74c&utm_content=weekly
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The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has today (11 March 2025) launched a consultation on changes it is proposing to make to its licensing criteria.
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11:30am, 11 March 2025
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Apply now for student finance: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/apply-now-for-student-finance--2?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7733ee16-a111-496f-8c02-37f10f4a0dda&utm_content=weekly
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SFE’s application service launches for 25/26 academic year
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SFE full-time undergraduate applications are now open for 2025 to 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sfe-full-time-undergraduate-applications-are-now-open-for-2025-to-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1d32f131-a31d-4dfa-be39-68b16ebf70fc&utm_content=weekly
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2025 to 2026: SFE full-time undergraduate student finance applications are now open
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Ten people recognised by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd in Wrexham ceremony: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ten-people-recognised-by-his-majestys-lord-lieutenant-of-clwyd-in-wrexham-ceremony?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=463af2c9-c7cf-4fdc-9231-27e06cbcba3c&utm_content=weekly
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The efforts of 10 people from across Clwyd have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
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12:20pm, 11 March 2025
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North Sea vessel collision: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/north-sea-vessel-collision?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b1208917-ef6b-461f-9e84-1bb3c57b6f78&utm_content=weekly
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A statement on the collision between 2 vessels off the east coast of Yorkshire.
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1:44pm, 11 March 2025
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The first UK GIAA Function Strategy 2025 – 2028 published today: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-first-uk-giaa-function-strategy-2025-2028-published-today?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8efca8c7-3af2-42b3-b341-d39e59011449&utm_content=weekly
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The strategy was accompanied by a message from our chief executive, Harriet Aldridge in her role as Head of the Government Internal Audit Function.
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1:45pm, 11 March 2025
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Call for evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s management of administrative reviews: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-evidence-an-inspection-of-the-home-offices-management-of-administrative-reviews?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c447d623-ccb1-4c6c-aa38-8a5d0f9c978f&utm_content=weekly
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The ICIBI invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s management of administrative reviews to submit evidence for the inspection.
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Boost for side-hustlers as 300,000 people to be taken out of tax returns, government announces: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boost-for-side-hustlers-as-300000-people-to-be-taken-out-of-tax-returns-government-announces?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=191e4705-a8b4-4dae-bda1-b34dedd94e64&utm_content=weekly
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Tax admin changes to mean up to 300,000 taxpayers will no longer be required to file a tax return.
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Peter Kyle’s speech at the Space Expo 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/peter-kyles-speech-at-the-space-expo-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0f311d9d-29da-47e4-af5a-3dabdceebdba&utm_content=weekly
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A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, at the Space Expo 2025 on Tuesday 11 March.
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Operation Clean Sweep tackles waste crime in Lincolnshire: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/operation-clean-sweep-tackles-waste-crime-in-lincolnshire?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aa846153-2f75-4069-9384-01dba80ee742&utm_content=weekly
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The Environment Agency-led day of action caught multiple waste criminals in the act
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3:54pm, 11 March 2025
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Letter from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury relating to the OVfM recommendation on a system reform: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-the-chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-relating-to-the-ovfm-recommendation-on-a-system-reform?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cacfd8d6-9e2d-4aee-8a70-0cc25634edbc&utm_content=weekly
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Letter to the Public Accounts Committee relating to the OVfM recommendation on a system reform: introducing thematic value for money reviews.
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4:29pm, 11 March 2025
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Aurora Forum: Minister Doughty Keynote Speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/aurora-forum-minister-doughty-keynote-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=76150134-633d-45e9-b180-fe1b2b9efbc4&utm_content=weekly
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UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories outlines the UK’s work with Nordic and Baltic allies to strengthen European security, drive growth and deliver on climate goals.
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4:56pm, 11 March 2025
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UK and Nordic-Baltic Eight Ministerial Roundtable: Joint Statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-nordic-baltic-eight-ministerial-roundtable-joint-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=75894cee-4793-48b7-a5e5-cde2d0dce57b&utm_content=weekly
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On Tuesday 11 March, UK Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, chaired a roundtable with Nordic and Baltic counterparts to discuss support for Ukraine, security in Northern Europe, and tackling hybrid threats.
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5:18pm, 11 March 2025
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Speech at the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association Conference 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/speech-at-the-pension-and-lifetime-savings-association-conference-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=772f60a3-a2f7-4588-8248-526dab1a0947&utm_content=weekly
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Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell Speaks at the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association Conference 2025 in Edinburgh.
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Record farmers in SFI schemes as government successfully allocates sustainable farming budget : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/record-farmers-in-sfi-schemes-as-government-successfully-allocates-sustainable-farming-budget?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5adef1a7-7dab-40fe-af98-24e1e6735183&utm_content=weekly
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More than 50,000 farm businesses are benefitting from farming schemes and more money is being spent through the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) than ever
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6:07pm, 11 March 2025
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Cooperation between the EU and UN is more important now than ever: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/cooperation-between-the-eu-and-un-is-more-important-now-than-ever-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=259ae555-4827-4459-8f02-94fa29b845ab&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation with the EU.
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Regulator axed as red tape is slashed to boost growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regulator-axed-as-red-tape-is-slashed-to-boost-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6af386e6-6291-4eeb-90dc-6e8cb8232d1a&utm_content=weekly
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Regulation will be cut back as the Prime Minister sets out his latest steps to drive economic growth that puts more money in working people’s pockets.
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NI Secretary to attend St Patrick’s Day events in Washington: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ni-secretary-to-attend-st-patricks-day-events-in-washington?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=50277b1f-5da9-46aa-a98b-edd1d3645575&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will travel to Washington D.C. this week to participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day events.
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Military Satellite SKYNET 6A passes initial phase of testing: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/military-satellite-skynet-6a-passes-initial-phase-of-testing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f9b15f2f-4a35-4fc2-8a37-91898a75244e&utm_content=weekly
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The SKYNET 6 programme is working closely with industry to exploit technological advancements to deliver the next generation of military communication satellites.
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8:13am, 12 March 2025
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PM statement on talks in Saudi Arabia: 11 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-statement-on-talks-in-saudi-arabia-11-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=17b5bf66-18f3-4954-94e3-9cb93f863230&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s statement on the talks in Saudi Arabia.
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Letter to the Treasury Committee about the Payment Systems Regulator: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-to-the-treasury-committee-about-the-payment-systems-regulator?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b8c34325-9755-4a36-b2dc-4ba56eb516e9&utm_content=weekly
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Letter to the Treasury Committee regarding the announcement to consolidate the PSR and its functions primarily into the FCA.
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9:30am, 12 March 2025
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New powers for The Crown Estate to invest in Britain’s future: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-powers-for-the-crown-estate-to-invest-in-britains-future?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=be1f6a7f-8aca-40f1-a61b-f73f3caa48e0&utm_content=weekly
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Growth-generating projects will receive significant new investment – up to £1.5 billion over the next 15 years – as a result of new powers granted to the Crown Estate, on Tuesday 11 March.
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Bathing water reforms keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bathing-water-reforms-keep-pace-with-britains-love-of-swimming?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1cdffd5f-edc8-46ed-958d-bbb1fcf85c16&utm_content=weekly
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Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster bathing water rules.
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Appointment of Church Commissioner: 12 March 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-church-commissioner-12-march-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=89c0e009-4ff6-42d6-95a0-d12b01a7d700&utm_content=weekly
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The King has approved that Ms Suzanne Avery be re-appointed a Church Commissioner, to February 2027.
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£15 million food surplus fund now open for applications: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/15-million-food-surplus-fund-now-open-for-applications?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e12414f2-9b4a-41ab-9602-70b6c60b4ee8&utm_content=weekly
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Food redistribution charities can submit applications for grants starting at £20,000
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The UK’s response to global tariffs on steel and aluminium: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-uks-response-to-global-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminium?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=098fda80-a540-48b1-84e8-a66bbf417e0f&utm_content=weekly
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The Business Secretary responds to the US imposing global tariffs on steel and aluminium from today (Wednesday 12 March).
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CMA launches review of merger remedies approach and publishes new mergers charter: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-launches-review-of-merger-remedies-approach-and-publishes-new-mergers-charter?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=79116345-b55f-489d-a4e2-a529e47949f5&utm_content=weekly
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The CMA launches review of approach to me