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Extra funding committed to support Holocaust Memorial Day: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extra-funding-committed-to-support-holocaust-memorial-day?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=991f98c4-bff2-475b-868b-ad39dc00ae9e&utm_content=weekly
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The Government has announced additional funding to support Holocaust Memorial Day 2025.

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UK Foreign Secretary takes seat at table with European Union on Middle East crisis and war in Ukraine: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-foreign-secretary-takes-seat-at-table-with-european-union-on-middle-east-crisis-and-war-in-ukraine?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0cc66165-d6e5-4b2e-a49d-d06237d3407d&utm_content=weekly
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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

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10:30pm, 13 October 2024

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Major investment deals set to be announced at government’s inaugural International Investment Summit as PM vows to ‘remove needless regulation’ declaring Britain open for business: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-investment-deals-set-to-be-announced-at-governments-inaugural-international-investment-summit-as-pm-vows-to-remove-needless-regulation-declar?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=67d29718-ffd0-41ad-8548-44afb5d0d8fe&utm_content=weekly
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Billions worth of investments in emerging growth sectors including AI and life sciences, and infrastructure are set to be unveiled by businesses and ministers at the government’s inaugural International Investment Summit today.

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Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-urged-to-prepare-for-floods-after-wettest-18-months-on-record?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9b99b6d2-a59b-4afb-b174-b6022d22e027&utm_content=weekly
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Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet

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Arthramid Vet – Adverse events: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/arthramid-vet-adverse-events?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=77b4d25e-cea1-498b-a49c-1415d451a9d9&utm_content=weekly
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Increased discussion of suspected adverse events in social media following use of Arthramid Vet in horses.

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9:48am, 14 October 2024

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Kids Invent Stuff and Taskmaster Education competition: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/kids-invent-stuff-and-taskmaster-education-competition?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=18499a4a-a273-4919-88db-b54a23a97f85&utm_content=weekly
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The Intellectual Property Office partners with Kids Invent Stuff and Taskmaster Education to launch nationwide competition for young innovators.

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11:13am, 14 October 2024

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Technology partnerships between the UK and Central and Eastern Europe: Science and Innovation Network impact story: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/technology-partnerships-between-the-uk-and-central-and-eastern-europe-science-and-innovation-network-impact-story?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c2dd63ff-3119-4a84-a01c-4f3ae3aceca4&utm_content=weekly
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Countries in Central and Eastern Europe offer a significant opportunity for science, innovation, and technology partnerships with the UK.

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PM International Investment Summit Speech: 14 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-international-investment-summit-speech-14-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=71fddc23-667e-4fdc-9707-9edc33f3786b&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech at the International Investment Summit 2024.

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£1.1 billion investment to expand Stansted Airport welcomed by ministers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/11-billion-investment-to-expand-stansted-airport-welcomed-by-ministers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b80875f9-8f33-4c5e-90e9-c49e2066c1ba&utm_content=weekly
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Funding will expand Stanstead Airport terminal by one-third, helping to support UK businesses and the aviation sector.

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11:41am, 14 October 2024

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David Holdsworth’s speech at CLA 30th anniversary conference: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/david-holdsworths-speech-at-cla-30th-anniversary-conference?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9c77baf6-a706-4310-a439-e483810cf506&utm_content=weekly
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David Holdsworth addresses Charity Law Association Conference.

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The Smarter Working Live Awards 2024 shortlist: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-smarter-working-live-awards-2024-shortlist?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fa4f62a4-636d-42b4-876f-ba680bd0177e&utm_content=weekly
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Winners will be announced on Thursday 21 November for the awards celebrating outstanding examples of smarter working in the UK public sector.

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Tech Secretary welcomes foreign investment in UK data centres which will spur economic growth and AI innovation in Britain: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tech-secretary-welcomes-foreign-investment-in-uk-data-centres-which-will-spur-economic-growth-and-ai-innovation-in-britain?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=09afe859-399f-420f-a53b-6c2ce103dc6c&utm_content=weekly
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Four major tech firms based in the US have committed to the UK as the place to invest in data centres, fueling Britain’s economic growth and spurring on AI development.

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12:00pm, 14 October 2024

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InFocus: Updates from the Government Property Agency (October 24): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/infocus-updates-from-the-government-property-agency-october-24?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1a59ddf0-b4d6-4216-8c1c-426ef682533e&utm_content=weekly
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InFocus brings together news and views from across the Government Property Agency.

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Sellafield engineer announced as finalist for prestigious award: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sellafield-engineer-announced-as-finalist-for-prestigious-award?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a4b99e54-c56a-4494-a099-a44b9cb3f259&utm_content=weekly
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Technical engineer Natalie Parker has been shortlisted for the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards 2024.

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UK and France consult on commercial cyber intrusion capabilities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-france-to-consult-on-commercial-cyber-intrusion-capabilities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9104bc44-ede5-4780-9bb8-a2abe25c7d47&utm_content=weekly
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Take part in the consultation from the UK and France on the threat presented by proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities.

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12:04pm, 14 October 2024

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Industrial Strategy launch to ‘hardwire stability for investors’: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/industrial-strategy-launch-to-hardwire-stability-for-investors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=23a241f7-59f5-4593-b451-d1aa48adb892&utm_content=weekly
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Government launches a modern Industrial Strategy and new Advisory Council ahead of International Investment Summit

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Information updated to include live link to Green Paper

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12:07pm, 14 October 2024

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Berlin Process Summit 2024: Minister Doughty intervention: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/berlin-process-summit-2024-minister-doughty-intervention?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=927c0cde-5aec-4172-ad43-1872ed1bcd3f&utm_content=weekly
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UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories outlines UK support for the Western Balkans and calls for a strong and connected Europe.

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12:12pm, 14 October 2024

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Landmark collaboration with largest pharmaceutical company: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/landmark-collaboration-with-largest-pharmaceutical-company?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=17a5e68d-e133-43ed-80b4-280bd7686020&utm_content=weekly
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Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM’s ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK, proving the UK is open for business. 

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12:21pm, 14 October 2024

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Strengthening Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop concludes in Honiara: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/strengthening-marine-pollution-incident-resilience-workshop-concludes-in-honiara?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dfdc3bf4-6e2c-44fa-af3e-f5c67215b4b9&utm_content=weekly
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The 4-day workshop on strengthening marine pollution incident resilience in the Pacific concluded on a high note in Honiara over the weekend.

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12:39pm, 14 October 2024

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Launch of online forms system: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/launch-of-online-forms-system?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=119f4bbc-1c43-4d70-b58b-fdc259fadab7&utm_content=weekly
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A new online system for forms submitted to the OISC has been launched.

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UK announces sanctions against Iranian military figures and organisations following attack on Israel: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-sanctions-against-iranian-military-figures-and-organisations-following-attack-on-israel?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1e7c283e-6891-49eb-843d-ebb53e0fbee3&utm_content=weekly
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The UK announces sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations following Iran’s continued dangerous and destabilising activity across the Middle East

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2:03pm, 14 October 2024

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OPSS issues cosmetics reminder on banned chemical: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/opss-issues-cosmetics-reminder-on-banned-chemical?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=11c59122-b5cb-475a-b687-b03dbe857cdd&utm_content=weekly
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Public asked to dispose of any cosmetics containing Lilial.

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3:05pm, 14 October 2024

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UK and Switzerland kick off trade talks: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-switzerland-kick-off-trade-talks?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eee7c7c5-42cd-4b82-8917-1796402f2611&utm_content=weekly
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UK and Switzerland resume trade talks for an upgraded free trade agreement

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4:04pm, 14 October 2024

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Chancellor announces new plans to secure UK investment: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-announces-new-plans-to-secure-uk-investment?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3c621334-c4dc-4c66-a733-512d518d00fc&utm_content=weekly
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The Chancellor closes the International Investment Summit promising the government is bringing investment and jobs back to Britain.

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4:30pm, 14 October 2024

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Record-breaking International Investment Summit secures £63 billion and nearly 38,000 jobs for the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/record-breaking-international-investment-summit-secures-63-billion-and-nearly-38000-jobs-for-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c2374af5-3542-4a37-a0e9-5d1c2ea39cdf&utm_content=weekly
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Nearly 38,000 UK jobs are set to be created across the UK after a total of £63 billion of investment was announced around today’s International Investment Summit.

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland attends International Investment Summit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-for-northern-ireland-attends-international-investment-summit?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8a52ae4d-d4b4-4459-bb44-63dfbc5233f4&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP today met with a number of leading businesses at the International Investment Summit in the Guildhall in London, together with the First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Kieran Donoghue of Invest NI.  

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Statement by Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy & the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-by-foreign-ministers-of-france-germany-italy-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=90eedc82-64df-4d30-8613-a0a2602992d6&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom on attacks against UNIFIL bases.

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PM meeting with President Christodoulides of Cyprus: 14 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-christodoulides-of-cyprus-14-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8e157b1e-f6e0-428f-90b2-7723457048b5&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to Downing Street this afternoon.

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China military exercises, 14 October: FCDO statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/china-military-exercises-14-october-fcdo-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=96bff783-cb8d-47d6-9757-dfd877908e5a&utm_content=weekly
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FCDO statement in response to Chinese military exercises around Taiwan.

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Joint press release on the meeting between High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-press-release-on-the-meeting-between-high-representativevice-president-josep-borrell-and-the-uk-foreign-secretary-david-lammy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b287cc31-6b05-4411-957f-bc648d79fd52&utm_content=weekly
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The Foreign Secretary and EU High Representative reaffirm the importance of the relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom for European security and agree to advance work towards a security partnership to address common challenges and threats.

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9:41pm, 14 October 2024

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Thousands of new homes to be built as government unlocks brownfield sites: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-new-homes-to-be-built-as-government-unlocks-brownfield-sites?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8a3c82c0-6632-424c-ab4f-744ea49d1641&utm_content=weekly
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Thousands of new homes to be built as part of the government’s plans to get the country building again.

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6:07am, 15 October 2024

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Lindab required to sell sites in Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent after ventilation merger investigation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lindab-required-to-sell-sites-in-nottingham-and-stoke-on-trent-after-ventilation-merger-investigation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fa4fdc63-3dd0-46e5-835b-c863c5c1ac32&utm_content=weekly
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The CMA found Lindab’s acquisition of HAS-Vent reduced competition in 2 areas of the UK.

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8:00am, 15 October 2024

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S.I. National Museum goes virtual with UK and Australia’s support: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/si-national-museum-goes-virtual-with-uk-and-australias-support?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2bd7b38f-2755-4915-9fa4-7e5ed28e8471&utm_content=weekly
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Researchers, teachers, students, academia and those interested in knowing their cultural heritage will for the first time have access to National Museum collections online.

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Riverside Sunderland regeneration boosted by new £30 million Homes England investment: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/riverside-sunderland-regeneration-boosted-by-new-30-million-homes-england-investment?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9f231dd0-917d-495b-95f0-aefb5ce37350&utm_content=weekly
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Latest development in long-term partnership sees government’s housing and regeneration agency invest £29.75 million to boost Council’s £49.94 million investment in Riverside Sunderland infrastructure

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9:00am, 15 October 2024

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Members appointed and reappointed to the Parole Board: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/members-appointed-and-reappointed-to-the-parole-board?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8a7ec2a2-1be7-4b0a-9c08-2b1be4a42e9f&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State has approved the appointment and reappointments of Parole Board members.

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Research programme to ensure UK economy uses AI to grow safely: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/research-programme-to-ensure-uk-economy-uses-ai-to-grow-safely?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f0952baf-fdfd-437d-b166-a129697758a0&utm_content=weekly
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Researchers to be supported in boosting defences against societal risks such as deepfakes and cyber-attacks.

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Finding Future Advanced Electronics and Electromechanical Devices: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/finding-future-advanced-electronics-and-electromechanical-devices?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0dc37c24-0f8c-45b1-a2e4-71bbaefc934c&utm_content=weekly
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DASA and AWE seek novel technologies in the space domain to enhance the UK’s Defence and Commercial Space Systems resilience and reliability

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Westminster Magistrates’ Court hosts anti-knife crime event for local London schools: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/westminster-magistrates-court-hosts-anti-knife-crime-event-for-local-london-schools?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f6dad222-c7a1-44b4-a1a1-a306e422acbc&utm_content=weekly
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Around 30 schoolchildren aged between 14 and 16 years took over courtroom 10 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday 14 October 2024, as part of an initiative to highlight the dangers and consequences of carrying and using a knife.

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Turkey: British Embassy Bilateral Programme Fund: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/turkey-british-embassy-bilateral-programme-fund?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c71e89e5-2925-4a56-bda9-78f03c8dc498&utm_content=weekly
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The call for bids under The British Embassy Bilateral Programme is now open

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11:02am, 15 October 2024

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First deadline approaches for crime procurement process: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-deadline-approaches-for-crime-procurement-process?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c9b7c115-1141-442d-99ad-42a68e83e972&utm_content=weekly
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There is one week until the deadline for the first stage of the procurement process for the 2025 crime contract.

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11:07am, 15 October 2024

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Removal of hereditary peers from Parliament moves a step closer with Second Reading in the House of Commons: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/removal-of-hereditary-peers-from-parliament-moves-a-step-closer-with-second-reading-in-the-house-of-commons?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fc41c7cb-715d-4acd-a81e-1de33c7d3df3&utm_content=weekly
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The landmark legislation will remove the right of the remaining 92 hereditary peers to sit and vote in the House of Lords and is the largest constitutional reform to the UK Parliament in a quarter of a century

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11:10am, 15 October 2024

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PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 15 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-trudeau-of-canada-15-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=47dcffd4-b182-4571-8918-9d731b4778b0&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday evening.

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Hundreds of millions of new investment secured to get Britain building again: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-millions-of-new-investment-secured-to-get-britain-building-again?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=06a72a9d-65f8-441d-ac31-f2a2a698d107&utm_content=weekly
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones hosts roundtable with some of the biggest impact investors in the world.

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Stay safe this fireworks season: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stay-safe-this-fireworks-season?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=99ca7938-e14d-4139-85e1-49db3553cec0&utm_content=weekly
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Follow OPSS guidance to purchase, use and dispose of fireworks safely and responsibly.

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British Minister for the Caribbean underlines UK support for violence prevention and climate resilience on first visit to Jamaica: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-minister-for-the-caribbean-underlines-uk-support-for-violence-prevention-and-climate-resilience-on-first-visit-to-jamaica?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=61ec3553-5bf6-49c7-b984-b26a0272decc&utm_content=weekly
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Minister set to formally launch a joint programme for violence prevention, and visit UK-supported health centre that withstood Hurricane Beryl

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Government backs veterans by approving Veteran Card as voter ID for first time  : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-backs-veterans-by-approving-veteran-card-as-voter-id-for-first-time?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a597f65b-9a98-46b5-883f-8a31167de0a2&utm_content=weekly
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The government has backed the armed forces community by allowing HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards to be used as Voter ID in forthcoming elections, while a wider review of the Voter ID policy takes place to understand its impact on citizens.

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12:15pm, 15 October 2024

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UK-Italy Young Leaders Programme: call for applications: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-italy-young-leaders-programme-2025-edition?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d03315e5-3492-41a6-8174-76b9afcf0d48&utm_content=weekly
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This UK-Italy programme brings together a group of professionals whose common link is their leadership and passion for forging closer UK and Italy ties.

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Government pledges further action to strengthen patient safety: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-pledges-further-action-to-strengthen-patient-safety?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6c335dba-bc76-46df-9c89-af09268c894c&utm_content=weekly
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Patient safety at heart of government’s plans for healthcare reform as Health and Social Care Secretary orders action to improve regulator performance.

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Homes England invests in Schroders Capital’s Real Estate Impact Fund: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/homes-england-invests-in-schroders-capitals-real-estate-impact-fund?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9cad1a3a-2451-4def-bab2-bf21fd391401&utm_content=weekly
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Schroders Capital’s Real Estate Impact Fund (SCREIF) has received a £50 million investment from Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, underlining the key role this market-leading investment strategy has in addressing social inequality in the UK

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New UK sanctions target illegal outposts and organisations supporting extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-sanctions-target-illegal-outposts-and-organisations-supporting-extremist-israeli-settlers-in-the-west-bank?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ee14944d-c2a2-402a-8e3b-0362b1c99554&utm_content=weekly
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New sanctions target three illegal settler outposts and four organisations that have supported and sponsored violence against communities in the West Bank.

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Flux tower will see how much carbon gets stored in new saltmarsh: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/flux-tower-will-see-how-much-carbon-gets-stored-in-new-saltmarsh?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e130d533-78ca-4f57-b3e7-2f299b635ae8&utm_content=weekly
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A new Environment Agency monitoring tower installed in Poole Harbour will answer the mystery of how newly created saltmarshes store carbon.

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Dan Corry appointed to lead Defra regulation review: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dan-corry-appointed-to-lead-defra-regulation-review?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6a81c617-e531-4589-b48d-25107e0f9733&utm_content=weekly
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Defra announces internal regulatory review led by economist Dan Corry

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MAST Upgrade – helping answer the big questions in fusion physics: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mast-upgrade-helping-answer-the-big-questions-in-fusion-physics?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b7121afc-47b9-48f1-9b3d-aa4cdc021943&utm_content=weekly
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UKAEA and worldwide team tackle fusion physics’ major challenges as MAST Upgrade begins its fourth round of experiments.

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Democratic participation: Open letter to the electoral sector: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/democratic-participation-open-letter-to-the-electoral-sector?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f54baff5-1e03-44ad-875c-c19bcc1514d0&utm_content=weekly
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An open letter regarding democratic participation to colleagues in the electoral sector from the Minister for Democracy and Local Growth.

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The Houthis must not drag Yemen into a regional war by attacking Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-houthis-must-not-drag-yemen-into-a-regional-war-by-attacking-israel-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4f089f26-717c-4253-babf-688b2103b52b&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.

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DAPN and DAPO Contract Changes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dapn-and-dapo-contract-changes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3e1a1b9c-777b-4c71-a963-094b7222c4b6&utm_content=weekly
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Updated draft contract documentation published to support Domestic Abuse Protection Notice (DAPN) and Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) pilots.

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Angling brothers prosecuted for 3 counts of illegal fishing: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/angling-brothers-prosecuted-for-3-counts-of-illegal-fishing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ae6ba9eb-a63d-4016-b069-0d3854944af5&utm_content=weekly
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Two brothers from Redditch pleaded guilty at Northampton Magistrates Court to fishing illegally.

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UK-Switzerland Financial Dialogue 2024 Joint Statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-switzerland-financial-dialogue-2024-joint-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7a71c79f-ab78-411c-9c19-eee9b1d20a3e&utm_content=weekly
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Joint Statement between HM Treasury and the State Secretariat for International Finance on the UK-Switzerland Financial Dialogue.

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Unlicensed door supervisor convicted after working at club: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/unlicensed-door-supervisor-convicted-after-working-at-club?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=666b19f4-eaee-4299-9e20-4551634da498&utm_content=weekly
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A man has been given a suspended sentence for fraud after he used someone else’s SIA licence to work illegally at a venue in Newcastle.

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The ELN must recommit to the ceasefire in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-eln-must-recommit-to-the-ceasefire-in-colombia-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5b1efb9c-c0d8-4c16-b85c-71eb965d3d43&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 Colombia.

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Major crackdown on NHS waste: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-crackdown-on-nhs-waste?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5cee096d-40c4-4e42-bf7c-f1cf3fa5dac3&utm_content=weekly
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A new strategy is being published to radically cut the number of single-use medical devices in the health service.

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Ministers bring together industry experts and consumer champions to tackle spiralling costs for drivers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ministers-bring-together-industry-experts-and-consumer-champions-to-tackle-spiralling-costs-for-drivers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d2512694-60d1-4f4a-a9ff-2f24b799d352&utm_content=weekly
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New taskforce is a major step forward in getting a fair deal for UK drivers by rooting out factors that increase costs for car insurance industry.

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Canadian investigation linked to the Government of India: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/canadian-investigation-linked-to-the-government-of-india?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eb74eaaf-4855-4dea-8809-2a83d65bc541&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office on the ongoing Canadian investigation linked to the Government of India

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UK boosts Somalia security with additional £7.5 Million to ATMIS: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-boosts-somalia-security-with-additional-75-million-to-atmis?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e5c8fda5-060c-42f6-abc6-399833c86e58&utm_content=weekly
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The United Kingdom announces a further funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to bolster Somalia’s security.

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Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy 80 years after his death: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/grave-of-missing-world-war-two-soldier-identified-in-italy-80-years-after-his-death?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0e10ad05-7ae0-4f13-b1ff-0e1e0b9d56ce&utm_content=weekly
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The grave of a soldier of the Middlesex Regiment who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified and rededicated 80 years after his death.

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UK House Price Index for August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=56c1606e-e067-4b04-8580-307fffc90e06&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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Regulator of Social Housing publishes first C4 grading for the London Borough of Newham: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/regulator-of-social-housing-publishes-first-c4-grading-for-the-london-borough-of-newham?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7e1ace65-e718-40b0-88b8-82f15bd49def&utm_content=weekly
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The Regulator of Social Housing has today issued its first C4 grading to the London Borough of Newham, meaning there are very serious failings and fundamental changes are needed.

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Tackling illegal content online and implementation of the Online Safety Act: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-illegal-content-online-and-implementation-of-the-online-safety-act?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fa49b328-0f5f-4b6f-93ef-a7b80bf71cd1&utm_content=weekly
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Letter from the Secretary of State, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to Ofcom.

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UK bolsters support to tackle mpox and Marburg in central Africa: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-bolsters-support-to-tackle-mpox-and-marburg-in-central-africa?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=171bd365-8f57-4f1a-9d9a-ff5026fd46fe&utm_content=weekly
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The UK has announced a package of measures to tackle the outbreaks of mpox and Marburg in central Africa

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Goonhilly to boost deep space communications capacity : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/goonhilly-to-boost-deep-space-communications-capacity?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=95edd088-7eab-4b76-a1ec-478156a357b8&utm_content=weekly
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Goonhilly will provide deep space communications services to the UK Space Agency and international partners from Cornwall, under a new contract.

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Recruitment of Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/recruitment-of-northern-ireland-veterans-commissioner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7ffcf3e6-e5b1-41ef-ad38-51d5a4ddf2f6&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner.

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Change of His Majesty’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-high-commissioner-to-trinidad-and-tobago?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=03e8dcc1-fa01-4ad9-9216-7670511dfdf9&utm_content=weekly
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Mr Jon Dean has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in succession to Ms Harriet Cross who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Dean will take up his appointment during December 2024.

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Government to launch independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-independent-review-into-carers-allowance-overpayments?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7e11b38d-10e0-476d-bb06-0a4eada4e47b&utm_content=weekly
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Review signals Government’s recognition of the challenges carers face and commitment to provide them with the support they need. 

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Overcoming analysis paralysis: the Niaxo ACE supplier story: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/overcoming-analysis-paralysis-the-niaxo-ace-supplier-story?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=30e4ac49-7284-446e-8984-2dac551b2bca&utm_content=weekly
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Bringing data science to bear on everything from the national covid response to synthetic data and countering online grooming.

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