Weekly update from GOV.UK for: News and communications

Weekly update from GOV.​UK for:


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Free rail travel expanded to bereaved veteran families this Remembrance weekend: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/free-rail-travel-expanded-to-bereaved-veteran-families-this-remembrance-weekend?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1730cde4-3f29-4dc3-9a8a-00a95fd09ea1&utm_content=weekly
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Bereaved military family members can travel for free on National Rail services to attend Remembrance events between 7 and 8 November 2026.

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Funding secured for excavation to unlock secrets of Bronze Age Flag Fen site: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/funding-secured-for-excavation-to-unlock-secrets-of-bronze-age-flag-fen-site?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e8d22584-a087-4e57-9b8b-de94a216b2f5&utm_content=weekly
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The new excavation of a unique Bronze Age site near Peterborough will deepen understanding of its 3,500-year history.

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12:01am, 13 September 2026

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Your cancellation’s covered: new scheme to help stranded rail passengers arrives this weekend: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/your-cancellations-covered-new-scheme-to-help-stranded-rail-passengers-arrives-this-weekend?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d8e11e07-d16d-4193-8a30-3fa008e463e4&utm_content=weekly
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From 20 September 2026, if a train is cancelled, passengers can get on another operator’s service and carry on their journey without paying again.

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12:01am, 14 September 2026

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UK and US fusion strike partnership to accelerate clean energy: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-fusion-strike-partnership-to-accelerate-clean-energy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=052608bf-f90d-47fd-86f2-3e71ad28eb08&utm_content=weekly
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UK and US set to sign agreements at the Global Fusion Summit to combine expertise in AI, computing and fusion and to cooperate on regulating fusion energy.

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12:01am, 14 September 2026

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Millions of people to benefit from simpler, more secure way to sign in to government services: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-of-people-to-benefit-from-simpler-more-secure-way-to-sign-in-to-government-services?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6781b7bd-9eba-4dc3-8634-320188ec1f94&utm_content=weekly
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Passkeys are being rolled out across GOV.​UK One Login, giving more than 23 million users a faster and more secure way to access government services.

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12:05am, 14 September 2026

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Woking Borough Council: Commissioner appointment letter (1 September 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/woking-borough-council-commissioner-appointment-letter-1-september-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e9153645-a020-4f96-b64d-6b0186680168&utm_content=weekly
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Copy of the letter confirming the appointment of Barry Scarr at Woking Borough Council.

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9:46am, 14 September 2026

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Spelthorne Borough Council: Commissioner appointment letter (1 September 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/spelthorne-borough-council-commissioner-appointment-letter-1-september-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d71da714-22b9-43ef-8bda-fbc42f0492d8&utm_content=weekly
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Copy of the letter confirming the appointment of Barry Scarr at Spelthorne Borough Council.

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9:47am, 14 September 2026

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Lancashire prison to gain 240 extra places: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lancashire-prison-to-gain-240-extra-places?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9950085a-cf61-483d-8c29-cdf911b04682&utm_content=weekly
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HMP Lancaster Farms capacity boosted by more than 40 per cent as part of largest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era

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10:17am, 14 September 2026

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Young Brits recruited as drug mules as overseas drug smuggling arrests quadruple in three years: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/young-brits-recruited-as-drug-mules-as-overseas-drug-smuggling-arrests-quadruple-in-three-years?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c37b1879-03c9-4e51-8a21-68612732db99&utm_content=weekly
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More than 200 Brits are currently detained overseas in cannabis smuggling cases linked to Thailand alone, after being recruited with promises of free holidays, easy money and ‘low risk’ opportunities

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10:39am, 14 September 2026

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Almost 7 million adults in the dark about their State Pension: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/almost-7-million-adults-in-the-dark-about-their-state-pension?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7ca7394c-1d66-4fca-9f4d-6089512c79a3&utm_content=weekly
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HMRC is encouraging people to check their State Pension forecast using the HMRC app during Pension Awareness Week.

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11:07am, 14 September 2026

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Healthier school dinners as government delivers major reforms: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/healthier-school-dinners-as-government-delivers-major-reforms?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=75e32b6f-7515-48e5-9093-5a0754d311c5&utm_content=weekly
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Government updates school food standards for first time in over a decade, backed by Chef Jamie Oliver, actor and campaigner Dame Emma Thompson and parents.

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11:21am, 14 September 2026

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British filmmakers handed boost by new film agreement with Canada: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-filmmakers-handed-boost-by-new-film-agreement-with-canada?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=35f46414-1dbf-4736-bcbb-67b6168a68c5&utm_content=weekly
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At the Toronto International Film Festival, Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray signs new treaty with his Canadian counterpart

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11:34am, 14 September 2026

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UK steps up support for global efforts to prepare for El Niño following devastating extreme weather: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-steps-up-support-for-global-efforts-to-prepare-for-el-nino-following-devastating-extreme-weather?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aaa7ef59-e192-44d5-aaba-1533bebfcc34&utm_content=weekly
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Hundreds of thousands of people around the world will be helped to prepare for extreme weather conditions next year.

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12:41pm, 14 September 2026

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Vital £9.3 million funding boost for victims in Essex: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vital-93-million-funding-boost-for-victims-in-essex?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a2eb6c25-2d2c-4831-a701-6f76bb249c03&utm_content=weekly
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Funding will help victim-survivors of all types of crime including domestic abuse and sexual violence

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1:37pm, 14 September 2026

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Community groups invited to apply for funding to bring people together: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/community-groups-invited-to-apply-for-funding-to-bring-people-together?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f7f44474-fda0-4765-9757-8249b54a4fd4&utm_content=weekly
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The next wave of the Common Ground Award provides up to £2.5m for projects, groups and organisations brining people together and transforming their community.

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1:37pm, 14 September 2026

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Defence and industry unite as new collaboration hub opens at RAF Wyton: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-and-industry-unite-as-new-collaboration-hub-opens-at-raf-wyton?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=959f31c9-9360-4d60-9a59-22c55c73509c&utm_content=weekly
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RAF Wyton opens new FAIRFAX Collaboration Hub with industry partners, marking a key step in its growth as the UK’s intelligence hub.

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1:40pm, 14 September 2026

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UK and US fusion supercomputers to be linked across Atlantic: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-fusion-supercomputers-to-be-linked-across-atlantic?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=56de7d37-0321-4966-8393-80dc4c4cfec5&utm_content=weekly
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UKAEA and PPPL have joined forces to accelerate fusion energy’s development, linking UKAEA’s SUNRISE supercomputer with PPPL’s STELLAR-AI platform.

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3:00pm, 14 September 2026

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Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets development consent decision announced: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/morgan-and-morecambe-offshore-wind-farms-transmission-assets-development-consent-decision-announced?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4d7dae2e-6537-4dfc-b6e5-fa872bf64325&utm_content=weekly
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The Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

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3:28pm, 14 September 2026

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Clear Skies Ahead: Passive Drone Detection Lands at UK Army Base: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/clear-skies-ahead-passive-drone-detection-lands-at-uk-army-base?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=296b4f5a-3b44-4903-b0a0-37ded6919ca2&utm_content=weekly
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How two innovative suppliers delivered passive drone detection systems in just six months

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3:29pm, 14 September 2026

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Inspection announcement: An inspection of the Home Office’s role in managing high-harm foreign national offenders in the community and the effectiveness of the operating model in delivering Immigration Enforcement’s public protection objectives: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inspection-announcement-an-inspection-of-the-home-offices-role-in-managing-high-harm-foreign-national-offenders-in-the-community-and-the-effectiveness?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7c5e05b6-ede8-4d86-85b3-c825c4397c64&utm_content=weekly
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In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the Home Office’s role in managing high-harm foreign national offenders in the community and the effectiveness of the operating model in delivering Immigration Enforcement’s public protection objectives

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3:36pm, 14 September 2026

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Government moves to acquire Speciality Steel UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-moves-to-acquire-speciality-steel-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aa614f99-7cff-4373-a209-8538369872a8&utm_content=weekly
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The Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has today announced the Government will work towards the public acquisition of Speciality Steel UK (SSUK). 

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4:10pm, 14 September 2026

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Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/outbreaks-of-koi-herpesvirus-khv-disease-in-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=835a0ac6-e183-475b-ac41-e5597e93cf5e&utm_content=weekly
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The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales

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4:58pm, 14 September 2026

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Prison expansion brings new cells and jobs to North East: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prison-expansion-brings-new-cells-and-jobs-to-north-east?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=44977486-61c9-4d95-a7d5-da306396970b&utm_content=weekly
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Construction has now begun on 152 new prison places at HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm, helping to lock up dangerous criminals and keep the public safe.

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5:16pm, 14 September 2026

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Minister for International Development and Africa speech at the New Economics Foundation: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-for-international-development-and-africa-speech-at-the-new-economics-foundation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=19a84f6b-a9a3-42d6-a45a-900d71692ae0&utm_content=weekly
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Kirsty McNeill, Minister for International Development and Africa speech at the New Economics Foundation

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8:44pm, 14 September 2026

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Rare species help Dorset nature reserve gain national recognition: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rare-species-help-dorset-nature-reserve-gain-national-recognition?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d775773b-f3e4-4ef5-9f65-d00c5567d2e6&utm_content=weekly
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Lyscombe, part of a nationally important landscape in Dorset which inspired Thomas Hardy, has become a National Nature Reserve.

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12:01am, 15 September 2026

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New rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol sales: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-pave-the-way-for-businesses-to-adopt-digital-proof-of-age-for-alcohol-sales?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fa74f3e7-dec4-4a86-bc9a-76aed7754805&utm_content=weekly
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Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.

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12:01am, 15 September 2026

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UK and Indian industry join forces to combat digital fraud: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-indian-industry-join-forces-to-combat-digital-fraud?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5633b726-708a-492b-8e0b-1f7ebc7ff24c&utm_content=weekly
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Telecommunications industry leaders in the UK and India will harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle online fraud, scams and harms.

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6:20am, 15 September 2026

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8 Indians recognised in QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/8-indians-recognised-in-qect-100-young-leaders-awards-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cccc2b96-e4c1-4b41-b957-82b31446468f&utm_content=weekly
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Eight young Indians have been recognised among The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) 100 Young Leaders Awardees 2026.

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6:21am, 15 September 2026

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Government introduces Repeal Bill to remove outdated constitutional rules: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-introduces-repeal-bill-to-remove-outdated-constitutional-rules?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=23d4b134-9093-459d-ab4f-673caa670ec1&utm_content=weekly
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The Bill will remove the historic religious restrictions which prevents a Roman Catholic or Jewish Prime Minister from carrying out the full constitutional duties of their office.

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9:00am, 15 September 2026

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New sovereign UK turbojet engine takes to the skies in under seven months: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-sovereign-uk-turbojet-engine-takes-to-the-skies-in-under-seven-months?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2ab3ed0b-41bf-486a-bec6-a0c57a430cd3&utm_content=weekly
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MOD and UK start-up Alloyed co-develop a new family of digitally manufactured turbojet engines, built entirely in Britain, taking one engine from concept to flight in under seven months.

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9:30am, 15 September 2026

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Driving opportunity in every postcode: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/driving-opportunity-in-every-postcode?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a67e9fb5-ceee-496b-9c51-5983c04dd7c9&utm_content=weekly
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Bridget Phillipson MP, Minister for Women and Equalities, on structural changes to how the government plans to tackle inequality and reduce socio-economic and class disadvantage.

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10:53am, 15 September 2026

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Somerset Prepared wants community award nominations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/somerset-prepared-wants-community-award-nominations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=acf43392-86f4-4cec-9bee-8f0a7bd1813b&utm_content=weekly
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Somerset Prepared seeks nominations for its Community Resilience Awards, which celebrate people and groups who help their communities with emergencies.

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11:21am, 15 September 2026

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MHRA and Malaysia strengthen partnership on healthcare innovation and research: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-and-malaysia-strengthen-partnership-on-healthcare-innovation-and-research?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1de2f9df-545a-4c05-b299-4c558f213beb&utm_content=weekly
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The MHRA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory collaboration with Malaysia following high-level discussions in Kuala Lumpur.

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11:28am, 15 September 2026

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Hundreds of new officers to hunt down dirty money networks: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-new-officers-to-hunt-down-dirty-money-networks?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b10ecdb5-b2f3-4720-8c2d-08fdbe3ffbb6&utm_content=weekly
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Five hundred new officers to be recruited in a £500 million crackdown on money laundering, as part of the government’s Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy.

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11:53am, 15 September 2026

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme support expanded to allow for grant contributions towards new engines and gearboxes on vessels: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme-support-expanded-to-allow-for-grant-contributions-towards-new-engines-and-gearboxes-on-vessels?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dd3de7dc-1d20-4c72-9f22-a3202c8d60a6&utm_content=weekly
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Fishermen across England will benefit from an expanded Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), with grant support now available for engine and gearbox upgrades.

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12:01pm, 15 September 2026

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Connected Britain: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/connected-britain?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a4afd81c-24cc-41b8-8d15-f0b457eb5d94&utm_content=weekly
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Minister Ian Murray’s speech at ExCeL London.

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1:15pm, 15 September 2026

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Boss of home improvements firm which made thousands of cold calls banned from being a director: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boss-of-home-improvements-firm-which-made-thousands-of-cold-calls-banned-from-being-a-director?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=679da58b-04f4-4a7b-b5b5-6dd31d963025&utm_content=weekly
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Directorship ban until 2034 after failure to pay ICO fine

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1:26pm, 15 September 2026

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Update on Bright Horizons regulatory action: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-on-bright-horizons-regulatory-action?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7aa23ce6-392f-49d5-87d1-24a0d4e83621&utm_content=weekly
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Since September last year, Ofsted has been carrying out an extensive programme of regulatory activity across nurseries in the Bright Horizons group.

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1:31pm, 15 September 2026

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Inspection report published: An inspection of the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation (March – July 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inspection-report-published-an-inspection-of-the-future-border-and-immigration-system-benefits-realisation-march-july-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=79de4bb3-7b6b-4e57-be90-4151eb0e68d6&utm_content=weekly
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The Independent Chief Inspector comments on the inspection report on the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation following its publication.

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1:49pm, 15 September 2026

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Current inspections: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/current-inspections?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e9f858e2-6a6b-4898-9627-97ad6df86877&utm_content=weekly
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Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication.

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The inspection report on the Future Border and Immigration System benefits realisation has been published today.

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1:52pm, 15 September 2026

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Domestic abuse: learning from tragedy and preventing future deaths: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/domestic-abuse-learning-from-tragedy-and-preventing-future-deaths?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=82f42b18-7664-4086-9945-5ac3ce5ba8cc&utm_content=weekly
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Publication of new statutory guidance on domestic abuse related death reviews

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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-mercenaries?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fbf1e69b-f052-4ee0-8fbe-43f681ede6c8&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mercenaries. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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Councils’ high-cost services to be transformed through £91m fund: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/councils-high-cost-services-to-be-transformed-through-91m-fund?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bcb96d6a-9e18-450a-a4a7-325a4cffe249&utm_content=weekly
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Temporary accommodation, adult social care and other expensive services will be improved and made more efficient across 14 councils

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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=cbe04da4-8af2-42e1-80eb-11dfee1b0df4&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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Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 15 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/specialised-committee-on-the-implementation-of-the-windsor-framework-joint-statement-15-september-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=afc36bd2-7d36-41af-849c-7c4205312635&utm_content=weekly
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Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 15 September 2025

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RPC correspondence: tobacco industry representatives: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rpc-correspondence-tobacco-industry-representatives?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a719ce89-da38-4c44-ae75-d95f024a03ff&utm_content=weekly
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Correspondence published in line with UK government requirements under article 5.3 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

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Government to act on Thirlwall patient safety recommendations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-act-on-thirlwall-patient-safety-recommendations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f660438c-6d22-45d5-b0ba-7a249908032e&utm_content=weekly
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The government outlines plans to strengthen NHS safeguarding, accountability and neonatal safety, including work on cot cams.

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First Secretary of State Louise Haigh’s speech to the Trade Union Congress 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/first-secretary-of-state-louise-haighs-speech-to-the-trade-union-congress-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7f85659c-7563-4dd0-9385-9f8703fd1d68&utm_content=weekly
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First Secretary of State Louise Haigh’s speech to the Trade Union Congress 2026.

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Government response to the Thirlwall Inquiry: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-thirlwall-inquiry?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=77de5990-9fc2-4d8a-93ff-581d8e151036&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State has apologised to families and set out urgent action following the Thirlwall Inquiry’s findings, published on 15 September.

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West Northamptonshire Council: Local Plan intervention letter: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/west-northamptonshire-council-local-plan-intervention-letter?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ca0b4667-68c2-4191-91cf-05a6c2a3c5bf&utm_content=weekly
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Letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, the Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP, to West Northamptonshire Council.

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The Houthis bear full responsibility for the escalation in Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-houthis-bear-full-responsibility-for-the-escalation-in-yemen-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=caeeffbc-3239-4bb7-91c1-ca8cd44b3ff2&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.

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Thousands more young people to access help with life’s biggest challenges: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-more-young-people-to-access-help-with-lifes-biggest-challenges?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=08ba551a-c191-4aba-9d1d-0db243e98941&utm_content=weekly
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42 new Young Futures Hubs to open across England, reversing a decade of decline in local youth services.

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Food Standards Agency Board meeting takes place today: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/food-standards-agency-board-meeting-takes-place-today?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b6f57b6b-c55f-490c-9b5d-196eb7d876a7&utm_content=weekly
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The September 2026 FSA Board meeting takes place in Swansea at 9.00am today (Wednesday 16 September).

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All charities urged to check new rules for accounting for 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-charities-urged-to-check-new-rules-for-accounting-for-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d3ab71f3-30f0-47fe-b110-8970c67441d0&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission for England and Wales is urging all charity trustees and professional advisers to read its updated guidance due to changes that apply from this year.

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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detention: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/un-human-rights-council-63-uk-statement-for-the-interactive-dialogue-on-arbitrary-detention?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8df285b0-dafe-4951-b587-ffda4179ffa0&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detention. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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Dstl drone swarm accelerates Army autonomy ambition: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dstl-drone-swarm-accelerates-army-autonomy-ambition?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eb6fde55-cf56-49cb-8c62-a3ad6ec79c89&utm_content=weekly
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A British Army drone swarm trial delivered by Dstl and industry partners marks a significant step forward in the UK’s autonomous systems capability.

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UK House Price Index for July 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-july-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a64f626a-32d9-48d5-9b91-fb6a61c6b46f&utm_content=weekly
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The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Delivering predictable regulation in an unpredictable world: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/delivering-predictable-regulation-in-an-unpredictable-world?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=985beb6d-7b85-46c4-9617-74aed17e50df&utm_content=weekly
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Keynote speech by Doug Gurr, the CMA’s Chair, delivered at International Chambers of Commerce, UK Competition Conference.

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Collision between a train and a van at Martin Lane user worked level crossing: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/collision-between-a-train-and-a-van-at-martin-lane-user-worked-level-crossing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=63e68c64-3892-445c-af87-d6e262f06b85&utm_content=weekly
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Investigation into a collision between a train and a delivery van at Martin Lane user worked level crossing, Lancashire, 29 August 2026.

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Government, Environment Agency, and water companies step up efforts to prevent England remaining in drought by next spring: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-environment-agency-and-water-companies-step-up-efforts-to-prevent-england-remaining-in-drought-by-next-spring?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ebf4db1f-e392-4338-b57d-fe7b4239eea9&utm_content=weekly
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Water bosses updated National Drought Group on winter plans, as research shows above-average rainfall needed to end drought by April 2027.

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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=f2c95266-299f-4709-a213-87b52bb2552a&utm_content=weekly
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The submission of applications and complaints to the CAC.

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VMD-funded study calls on horse owners to help tackle antimicrobial resistance: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vmd-funded-study-calls-on-horse-owners-to-help-tackle-antimicrobial-resistance?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fd0679d5-5c1c-47e4-beed-c1fca40ebb47&utm_content=weekly
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VMD and University of Liverpool delivering new research to close a key gap in UK surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in horses

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Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform care: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/six-neighbourhood-health-trailblazers-to-transform-care?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9a7f0686-332c-4039-8ca4-8a5bd2523e20&utm_content=weekly
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New neighbourhood health investment partnership to bring care closer to home and tackle health inequalities

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Police Superintendents’ Association 2026 Conference: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/police-superintendents-association-2026-conference?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=16caec3b-85eb-4f89-a9f3-2ba72857cae0&utm_content=weekly
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Conference Speech by the Minister for Crime and Policing Sarah Jones

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Democracy in Solomons needs more women, says High Commissioner Turner: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/democracy-in-solomons-needs-more-women-says-high-commissioner-turner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=75a033e6-fd02-4c2e-8a50-f59f2eed2da5&utm_content=weekly
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A Westminster Foundation for Democracy workshop in Honiara explored barriers to women’s participation in politics and ways to build a more inclusive democracy.

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MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-sets-out-steps-to-prevent-avoidable-harm-from-patient-hoists?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7faae601-023d-481d-8cbb-94719eee4bb3&utm_content=weekly
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A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.

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New ‘spy’ drones to give Army greater powers on the battlefield : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-spy-drones-to-give-army-greater-powers-on-the-battlefield?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=161f4d42-db1b-4e33-84d0-d8538f3242dd&utm_content=weekly
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British soldiers will receive new Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones, giving them better sight of the battlefield and greater protection against emerging threats in conflict.  

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Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering the DPRK’s Overseas Labour Program: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-of-the-multilateral-sanctions-monitoring-team-msmt-on-the-report-covering-the-dprks-overseas-labour-program?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=54ac9700-9309-477a-ad7e-83f491aec283&utm_content=weekly
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Several countries gave a joint statement following the publication of the latest report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).

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£20,000 fine for Norfolk illegal waste operator: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/20000-fine-for-norfolk-illegal-waste-operator?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=377ed728-3466-4e99-b4e5-377e37c74b8f&utm_content=weekly
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Total to pay is more than £36,000 including costs with five-year criminal behaviour order and suspended custodial sentence.

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DfE Update 16 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfe-update-16-september-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8f4ffab9-02c4-4013-bc4b-b89f903bc4b8&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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Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP’s speech at DVD 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-for-defence-readiness-and-industry-luke-pollard-mps-speech-at-dvd-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=27ee2448-96d9-48dd-9e66-3d0b2e599332&utm_content=weekly
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Minister Pollard highlighting the importance of collaboration between government, industry and private finance, to strengthen the capabilities of the British Army and boost economic growth.

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Millom Town Deal milestone as historic Old Bank work complete: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millom-town-deal-milestone-as-historic-old-bank-work-complete?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4e4aedb2-cd0e-4ccf-bb98-e73b28e16452&utm_content=weekly
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A major project in Millom has reached a milestone, with work now complete on the town’s historic Old Bank building.

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Public encouraged to submit their memories of Queen Elizabeth II as 4th anniversary of late monarch’s passing is marked: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-encouraged-to-submit-their-memories-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-as-4th-anniversary-of-late-monarchs-passing-is-marked?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=97a43f72-4b86-4771-a321-113669834692&utm_content=weekly
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The public are being encouraged to share their personal memories of Queen Elizabeth II, as the country marks four years since the late monarch’s passing.

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Implementing nuclear regulatory taskforce review: letter from Philip Duffy to Chancellor of the Exchequer: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementing-nuclear-regulatory-taskforce-review-letter-from-philip-duffy-to-chancellor-of-the-exchequer?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d80bad67-aa59-48f4-a767-bea70d2a8106&utm_conte