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Weekly update from GOV.UK for: News and communications

Weekly update from GOV.​UK for:


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Prime Minister puts investment at the heart of first Council of the Nations and Regions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-puts-investment-at-the-heart-of-first-council-of-the-nations-and-regions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=81b7dbe3-47d9-44f9-88db-79b227efa56b&utm_content=weekly
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Leaders from across the UK will come together in Scotland next week [Friday 11 October] as the Prime Minister convenes the first Council of Nations and Regions.

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New Government tech deals boost the business of cancer detection: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-government-tech-deals-boost-the-business-of-cancer-detection?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=15ffe300-bda8-4493-8905-6a254e83c411&utm_content=weekly
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New UK-created therapies for cancer will be trialled in the UK – furthering the nation’s life sciences industry as one of the great drivers of economic growth.

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12:01am, 6 October 2024

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1,000 UK troops show commitment to eastern Europe in NATO exercise: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/1000-uk-troops-show-commitment-to-eastern-europe-in-nato-exercise?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cb384641-602a-46ef-b493-62d5c2645b09&utm_content=weekly
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More than 1,000 British troops have begun one of the largest exercises this year in the Balkans, showing the UK’s commitment to the region’s security.

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9:52am, 6 October 2024

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UK trade mission visits Kyiv to deepen industry ties: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-trade-mission-visits-kyiv-to-deepen-industry-ties?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ad1ae604-f7b0-4032-af8e-442506460983&utm_content=weekly
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Trade mission agrees key requirements for Ukraine’s future equipment and capability needs.

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4:53pm, 6 October 2024

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PM statement on one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-statement-on-one-year-anniversary-of-the-october-7th-attacks?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=54918be8-02fa-4c2c-b5f3-c1d8b17b9615&utm_content=weekly
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Words from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks.

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10:30pm, 6 October 2024

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Six months to move to Universal Credit for Tax Credit customers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/six-months-to-move-to-universal-credit-for-tax-credit-customers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fbe7345c-ea85-495c-8ec9-f326486b5d10&utm_content=weekly
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DWP is urging Tax Credit customers to respond to their Universal Credit migration notices so they continue to receive benefits.

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9:30am, 7 October 2024

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Appointment of Second Church Estates Commissioner: 7 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-second-church-estates-commissioner-7-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5132a97d-42f8-4493-8c6c-5c8b4815d99f&utm_content=weekly
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The King has approved the nomination of Marsha de Cordova, Member of Parliament for Battersea, to be appointed as Second Church Estates Commissioner.

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10:00am, 7 October 2024

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Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2023-24 annual report: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/traffic-commissioners-for-great-britain-publish-2023-24-annual-report?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=04f5030d-d97b-4623-95d6-ea56746acd8d&utm_content=weekly
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The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have today (7 October 2024) released their Annual Report to the Secretary of State for 2023 to 2024.

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10:04am, 7 October 2024

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10,000 boost State Pension with online payments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/10000-boost-state-pension-with-online-payments?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e5db845d-6fd6-42b3-acfd-0e0aaaf0fd86&utm_content=weekly
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Six months to go to maximise your State Pension

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10:10am, 7 October 2024

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ASEAN-UK Advancing Creative Economy launched to foster collaboration and development: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/asean-uk-advancing-creative-economy-launched-to-foster-collaboration-and-development?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5a2a54cc-29db-4da3-9d0d-ded16f4b8155&utm_content=weekly
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The programme will focus on professional development, knowledge exchange, and networking among policymakers and creative practitioners.

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10:13am, 7 October 2024

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Norfolk boat builder wins major offshore wind contract with government backing: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/norfolk-boat-builder-wins-major-offshore-wind-contract-with-government-backing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=83a7c166-3cc3-4d1a-b533-00c6bca6cdff&utm_content=weekly
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Alicat Workboats will export two boats to Turkey after securing support from UK Export Finance and Virgin Money.

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10:15am, 7 October 2024

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New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth trialled: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-nhs-programme-to-reduce-brain-injury-in-childbirth-trialled?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eee46920-1fab-46aa-85fb-0120b3b7c418&utm_content=weekly
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Programme to help avoid brain injury in childbirth piloted from today to boost maternity safety

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10:37am, 7 October 2024

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Salmon stocks in England lowest on record : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/salmon-stocks-in-england-lowest-on-record?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f9b04705-127b-43b3-918e-50565d3bc720&utm_content=weekly
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New research from EA and Cefas shows that salmon stocks in England have fallen to their lowest level since records began.

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11:51am, 7 October 2024

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Four Trustees reappointed to the British Museum board: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/four-trustees-reappointed-to-the-british-museum-board?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4b7171aa-d489-495f-bcac-ef20355c998c&utm_content=weekly
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Phillipp Hildebrand, Dame Vivian Hunt, George Weston and Dame Sarah Worthington have been reappointed as Trustees of The British Museum

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12:00pm, 7 October 2024

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Ensuring the profit rate for non-competitive defence contracts is fair and robust: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ensuring-the-profit-rate-for-non-competitive-defence-contracts-is-fair-and-robust?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=19f7ae2d-2aa6-4095-bf07-f6b8c5e6487a&utm_content=weekly
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The SSRO has published the conclusions of our most recent engagement with stakeholders regarding improvements to our yearly baseline profit rate assessment process.

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12:21pm, 7 October 2024

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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK statement for the Independent Expert on Somalia: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-57-uk-statement-for-the-independent-expert-on-somalia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a00264a6-c8d4-41b1-95b0-f101e51d7241&utm_content=weekly
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UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Somalia. Delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.

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12:39pm, 7 October 2024

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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK statement on human rights in Cambodia: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-57-uk-statement-on-human-rights-in-cambodia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f1dd50df-c899-4106-84b5-87c79253688f&utm_content=weekly
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UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia. Delivered by the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

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12:45pm, 7 October 2024

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£160m boost for UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/160m-boost-for-uk-poultry-industry-as-exports-to-south-africa-restart?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=31c2843e-9021-4b8f-a851-5b4072d278a1&utm_content=weekly
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UK farmers and traders will once again be able to export poultry to South Africa

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1:00pm, 7 October 2024

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UAE World Future Energy Summit 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uae-world-future-energy-summit-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=40e4288e-ada6-4abe-8c8a-cefe2cc63fdb&utm_content=weekly
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Science and Innovation Network UAE delivered UK pavilion in partnership with Department of Business and Trade during headline energy event in the Gulf.

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1:11pm, 7 October 2024

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More action needed to protect future water resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-action-needed-to-protect-future-water-resources?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d52683af-01fe-4cec-8da8-bba4c3cb0371&utm_content=weekly
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Additional 5 billion litres of water needed every day by 2050.

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1:48pm, 7 October 2024

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OFEME symposium to be biggest so far: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofeme-symposium-to-be-biggest-so-far?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a2f56b9b-e819-45a8-ad95-5483e99661e5&utm_content=weekly
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The fifth annual event will bring together themes including quantum, AI, electronic systems, antennas and space technologies.

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2:02pm, 7 October 2024

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£7 million to tackle antisemitism in education confirmed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/7-million-to-tackle-antisemitism-in-education-confirmed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8d46af54-504e-4ef8-996d-40a543021324&utm_content=weekly
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Education Secretary announces resumption of procurement for Tackling Antisemitism in Education

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3:41pm, 7 October 2024

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TGI Fridays’ operator, Thursdays UK Limited, in administration: information for employees and creditors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tgi-fridays-operator-thursdays-uk-limited-in-administration-information-for-employees-and-creditors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=df9fc126-4659-4ca9-a465-dc32504089d0&utm_content=weekly
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On 7 October 2024 the operator of TGI Fridays entered administration. This page gives information on how to claim redundancy or register as a creditor.

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4:23pm, 7 October 2024

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ecuador: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-ecuador?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9c80646c-0b50-4415-8b6e-857953a08be7&utm_content=weekly
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Ms Libby Green has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador.

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4:28pm, 7 October 2024

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MHRA launches 2024/25 business plan with focus on enabling access to groundbreaking new technology while optimising delivery for all who need our services  : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-launches-202425-business-plan-with-focus-on-enabling-access-to-groundbreaking-new-technology-while-optimising-delivery-for-all-who-need-our-serv?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fc9ebddb-225d-4c15-a3fd-470187785631&utm_content=weekly
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today launched its ambitious new business plan for 2024/25, setting out the agency’s core focus of enabling access to innovative healthcare products while ensuring delivery for all who need its services – patients and the public, healthcare professionals, researchers and developers.

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Written Ministerial Statement – Legacy – Northern Ireland : https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/written-ministerial-statement-legacy-northern-ireland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fc86b5b7-8ad5-487f-96cd-0370026d2c21&utm_content=weekly
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, has written to Parliament to confirm the appointment of Sir John Evans as Chair of the Robert Hamill Inquiry and to provide an initial response to the recent Court of Appeal judgment in Dillon and Others.

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Foreign Secretary Oral Statement on the Chagos Islands – 7 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-oral-statement-on-the-chagos-islands-7-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b91b95d1-c1de-4152-9cd8-fe6dd301e95e&utm_content=weekly
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Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, provided an update to the House of Commons on the conclusion of negotiations on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory.

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5:22pm, 7 October 2024

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Collaboration between the UK and Guatemala to enhance the armed forces’ strategic capabilities: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/collaboration-between-the-uk-and-guatemala-to-enhance-the-armed-forces-strategic-capabilities?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=39124bfc-d8e5-4383-bce9-a883becaf024&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Ministry of Defence and Cranfield University will deliver a one-week Strategic Leadership Programme.

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PM statement to the House of Commons on 7 October anniversary and the Middle East: 7 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-statement-to-the-house-of-commons-on-7-october-anniversary-and-the-middle-east-7-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=207b4bc1-577e-4b26-8e2d-234e264290db&utm_content=weekly
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an oral statement to the House of Commons on 7 October anniversary and the Middle East.

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The AI Compute Connection: Canada and the UK strengthen ties: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-ai-compute-connection-canada-and-the-uk-strengthen-ties?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7054db4b-cf34-41af-86c2-d4127e70431d&utm_content=weekly
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The SIN Canada team organized a mission to the UK to deepen collaboration in the field of AI compute and gain insights into the UK’s supercomputing landscape.

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8:26pm, 7 October 2024

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UK delegation visits Guatemala to reinforce environmental cooperation: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-delegation-visits-guatemala-to-reinforce-environmental-cooperation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=39254bb6-3a03-41bc-b716-4910e3ebef2b&utm_content=weekly
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A delegation from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is in Guatemala 7-14 October to assess progress of the UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF).

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Game-changing tech to reach the public faster as dedicated new unit launched to curb red tape: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/game-changing-tech-to-reach-the-public-faster-as-dedicated-new-unit-launched-to-curb-red-tape?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e019b05c-82af-4ad4-b1f0-d3edfa5f3326&utm_content=weekly
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Science Secretary launches new Regulatory Innovation Office today to speed up public access to new technologies.

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Half a billion-pound investment in electric buses to spark a new era of green growth: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/half-a-billion-pound-investment-in-electric-buses-to-spark-a-new-era-of-green-growth?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2fd95fc3-596d-4cf5-8ebb-ff6c2569d7cd&utm_content=weekly
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Communities across the country will benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses.

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OS named future operator of National Underground Asset Register: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/os-named-future-operator-of-national-underground-asset-register?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=57f7971b-80c2-4375-b858-bdb54c18b844&utm_content=weekly
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Geospatial Commission appoint Ordnance Survey to operate the National Underground Asset Register, with the service transitioning to public beta in spring 2025.

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Marine Pollution Incident Resilience workshop begins in Honiara: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/marine-pollution-incident-resilience-workshop-begins-in-honiara?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fabdca67-6bc1-42a5-803b-bf844ec4f380&utm_content=weekly
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It brings together key stakeholders to enhance local and regional collaboration, communication and strengthen environmental response capabilities.

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Lower Thames Crossing: development consent decision extension: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/lower-thames-crossing-development-consent-decision-extension?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6f70c8b6-8729-49a9-8510-4823bb818e49&utm_content=weekly
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The application decision deadline is extended to 23 May 2025.

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Water (Special Measures) Bill: Statement from the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC): https://www.gov.uk/government/news/water-special-measures-bill-statement-from-the-regulatory-policy-committee-rpc?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1b936b36-a9a9-4520-be5c-5e6fe16b302e&utm_content=weekly
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RPC statement about the impact assessment relating to the Water (Special Measures) Bill

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A strong foundation in Reception and key stage 1 sets children up for success: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-strong-foundation-in-reception-and-key-stage-1-sets-children-up-for-success?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c00ebc56-e1a9-446a-98c5-4bf2ed97380a&utm_content=weekly
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Ofsted has today published a report looking at how schools support children to develop the foundational knowledge and skills they need by the end of key stage 1, to give them the best chance of educational success later on.

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9:30am, 8 October 2024

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Early years education too important to be left to chance: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/early-years-education-too-important-to-be-left-to-chance?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=04b28310-37fe-42b9-ac52-4424608c2328&utm_content=weekly
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Ofsted has today published the final part in its series of Best start in life research reviews relating to early years education.

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9:30am, 8 October 2024

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UK Sea Fisheries Statistics: Unscheduled Corrections: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sea-fisheries-statistics-unscheduled-corrections?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4d123fa5-49d2-470e-b1db-caef2b5f5b4b&utm_content=weekly
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The Marine Management Organisation has published corrections to the UK Sea Fisheries Statistics.

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9:38am, 8 October 2024

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Liverpool City Region and Homes England invest £51 million in Birkenhead regeneration project: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/liverpool-city-region-and-homes-england-invest-51-million-in-birkenhead-regeneration-project?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d4a8e743-fc12-4a33-95b8-44acd42ded6e&utm_content=weekly
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Homes England and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority funding comes as the two organisations sign Strategic Place Partnership agreement

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10:00am, 8 October 2024

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Self Assessment: online help is just a click or a swipe away: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/self-assessment-online-help-is-just-a-click-or-a-swipe-away?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e92da08c-9268-420f-8222-b2fe5720aef9&utm_content=weekly
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Self Assessment customers urged to use online guidance as top 5 calls to helpline revealed

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The journey of a dreamer from Oaxaca with a Chevening scholarship: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-journey-of-a-dreamer-from-oaxaca-with-a-chevening-scholarship?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3d3db405-9df2-41f6-9799-98a305aadabe&utm_content=weekly
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Learn how Chevening transformed the life of Crisna Cuchcatla, a former scholarship recipient from San Pedro Pochutla, a rural community in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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New restrictions to limit impact of Ips typographus tree pest: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-restrictions-to-limit-impact-of-ips-typographus-tree-pest?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b0241c44-1f58-45b6-b2a0-543b1ba506ea&utm_content=weekly
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Spruce tree planting prohibited in parts of East Anglia and South East England

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UK sanctions Russian troops deploying chemical weapons on the battlefield: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-russian-troops-deploying-chemical-weapons-on-the-battlefield?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5974ea54-382d-4460-bbeb-7a77f05ab037&utm_content=weekly
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Russian troops involved in the abhorrent use of inhumane chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine have been targeted by new UK sanctions.

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Millions of workers to benefit from modernised new pensions system: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-of-workers-to-benefit-from-modernised-new-pensions-system?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9861def3-cf4f-49e8-9d82-e1dac3799c20&utm_content=weekly
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Millions of workers stand to benefit from greater financial security in later life following a consultation launched today.

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UN Human Rights Council 57: Interactive dialogue on Honduras: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-57-interactive-dialogue-on-honduras?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=775c2143-716a-4485-acef-3d20380dfcba&utm_content=weekly
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UK Statement for the Interactive dialogue on technical cooperation in Honduras. Delivered by the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

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Prison Governors Association Speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prison-governors-association-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ef34415b-f6cc-4beb-befe-123d9ab874cf&utm_content=weekly
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Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, sets out why prison governors are at the forefront of efforts to drive down reoffending.

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Elafibranor approved as first medicine to treat adults with a rare liver disease known as primary biliary cholangitis: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/elafibranor-approved-as-first-medicine-to-treat-adults-with-a-rare-liver-disease-known-as-primary-biliary-cholangitis?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0e169843-ab8b-4065-ac8a-c1bdd5eee21c&utm_content=weekly
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved elafibranor (Iqirvo) to treat adult patients with a rare type of liver disease known as primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

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CMA response to National Planning Policy Framework consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cma-response-to-national-planning-policy-framework-consultation?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c0d8c10a-4c68-4a7e-8d13-ba508318d568&utm_content=weekly
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The CMA has published its response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government consultation on planning system reform.

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Women in the bus industry celebrated as Transport Minister visits Manchester: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/women-in-the-bus-industry-celebrated-as-transport-minister-visits-manchester?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ec70815a-cb08-41de-b9fa-8ba1defeddd6&utm_content=weekly
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Simon Lightwood spoke with women in the industry and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a bus revolution.

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DTEP Funding Announced for Three More UK SMEs: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dtep-funding-announced-for-three-more-uk-smes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9ec306e8-9f59-4ccd-b602-0503ae744326&utm_content=weekly
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The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) boosts defence innovation while supporting the technology supply chain

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Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK Statement to the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/freedom-of-religion-or-belief-uk-statement-to-the-osce-warsaw-human-dimension-conference-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=22990035-8765-48c9-aab3-566230d98744&utm_content=weekly
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The UK calls on OSCE participating States to build mutual understanding and combat intolerance based on religion or belief.

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CMA appoints 3 Senior Legal Directors: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-appoints-3-senior-legal-directors?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=578d0a84-eb26-48d0-a647-11ab53b53335&utm_content=weekly
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Lourenço Ventura and Emma Cochrane will join the CMA’s existing team and Richard Romney will take up his current Senior Legal Director role on a permanent basis.

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Kampala: invitation to submit tender for media consultancy services: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/kampala-invitation-to-submit-tender-for-media-consultancy-services?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2cd990d2-13f9-4f5d-926c-5d0a5aaee8db&utm_content=weekly
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The British High Commission in Kampala is inviting tender submissions for consultancy services by 14 October 2024.

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OPCW 107th Executive Council: UK national statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/opcw-107th-executive-council-uk-national-statement?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6cc4549a-00ec-4ff4-91f9-19fa617bd432&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Joanna Roper, at the 107th Executive Council.

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Have your say about new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/have-your-say-about-new-area-of-outstanding-natural-beauty?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a412392f-7da9-48ea-952d-98d67d1b34b5&utm_content=weekly
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Natural England is seeking views on a new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Yorkshire Wolds

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Sellafield Ltd welcomes its largest ever graduate cohort: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sellafield-ltd-welcomes-its-largest-ever-graduate-cohort?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5c9aad3e-c4d6-4b1e-97d6-9424db5087bb&utm_content=weekly
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More than 140 graduates have started at Sellafield Ltd.

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Man ordered to clear illegal waste site: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/man-ordered-to-clear-illegal-waste-site?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=873e017c-527c-4e2a-ba8b-6fc46e7083a3&utm_content=weekly
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A man has been ordered to clear illegally dumped waste from a site near Saltburn in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency. 

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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=6ba40a82-e43d-45be-bd84-9a21ed094176&utm_content=weekly
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There are two weeks to the deadline for the first stage of the procurement process for the 2025 crime contract.

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Delivering better outcomes for our future pensioners: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/delivering-better-outcomes-for-our-future-pensioners?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aea7cef2-31a0-444d-b1c0-93d95f3b9dcf&utm_content=weekly
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Minister for Pensions Emma Reynolds addressed an audience at the ABI ‘Pension Investment: Where Next?’ event on Thursday 3 October.

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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement for Oral Update on Ukraine: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-57-uk-statement-for-oral-update-on-ukraine?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e76183ea-feba-4745-84b0-064cc3d28afa&utm_content=weekly
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UK statement for Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.

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Social Security Advisory Committee reappointments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/social-security-advisory-committee-reappointments?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=511975cd-1ba3-4a6f-9c58-834b81ee191f&utm_content=weekly
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The Social Security Advisory Committee have reappointed Carl Emmerson and Phil Jones.

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Certification Officer: Announcements: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7b76e1fe-e3fd-4caa-846b-125be2505480&utm_content=weekly
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General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer

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All parties must respect the ceasefire and commit to de-escalation: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/all-parties-must-respect-the-ceasefire-and-commit-to-de-escalation-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council--2?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=04f71052-41ff-4905-a975-35798fa715ce&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 the Great Lakes.

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Call for bids: Creating spaces for citizen dialogues: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-bids-creating-spaces-for-citizen-dialogues?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=00f566a3-9c18-4d0c-bc4e-f9fd646b1e8c&utm_content=weekly
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Call for bids: project that would bring together voices from civil society to discuss challenges to democratic governance and sustainable development in Peru.

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Ministerial Appointments: 8 October 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ministerial-appointments-8-october-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=407d1c3d-5078-4cfd-878b-9d1ab122813b&utm_content=weekly
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The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.

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Marconi: UK Embassy celebrates ‘Britishness’ of Italian genius: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/marconi-uk-embassy-celebrates-britishness-of-italian-genius?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ccdab657-fc77-471a-bdea-0e63f081b6ca&utm_content=weekly
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Guglielmo Marconi and the UK: the first of many stories, between Italian talent and innovation across the Channel.

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Search begins for next generation of cyber security talent: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/search-begins-for-next-generation-of-cyber-security-talent?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=58e749c7-a0c0-4e4d-a5bf-c0b101e13af9&utm_content=weekly
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Young people across the country are being called upon to put their cyber skills to the test in the new UK Cyber Team Competition, offering them the chance to represent the UK on the world stage and kickstart a career in cyber security. 

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Renter protections closer as Bill progresses through Parliament: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/renter-protections-closer-as-bill-progresses-through-parliament?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f664d4d5-619f-4690-87ae-e8fe71d1b7c9&utm_content=weekly
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will put the Bill to overhaul renting before MPs today which will end Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions.

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Certificates recognising heartbreak of losing a baby extended: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/certificates-recognising-heartbreak-of-losing-a-baby-extended?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=24b8a271-af05-4106-a43b-087066019840&utm_content=weekly
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All parents who have experienced losing a pregnancy can apply for a certificate formally recognising their loss, the government has announced.

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“Nature is the national wealth service”: Natural England Chair calls for new approach in major report: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nature-is-the-national-wealth-service-natural-england-chair-calls-for-new-approach-in-major-report?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ba7c0c78-3a85-41d6-bd40-f544732810b0&utm_content=weekly
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Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper says benefits provided by nature make it vital to national prosperity

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UK’s world-class film sector handed major jobs and growth boost by tax reliefs: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uks-world-class-film-sector-handed-major-jobs-and-growth-boost-by-tax-reliefs?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=826e4041-0304-41c9-9bd1-68b051277841&utm_content=weekly
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Film and the creative industries to form key part of government’s mission to grow the economy in all parts of the UK

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Two new non-executive directors join HMRC Board: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-new-non-executive-directors-join-hmrc-board?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4f6288fe-ccfc-4656-b407-112197ccd495&utm_content=weekly
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Digital transformation expert Mike Bracken and tax specialist Bill Dodwell have joined the HM Revenue and Customs Board.

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CMA cautions will writing and legal service providers as new guidance launched: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-cautions-will-writing-and-legal-service-providers-as-new-guidance-launched?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6f4064c0-4d7f-45f1-8aaf-0df3d87d0a21&utm_content=weekly
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CMA issues letters to businesses alongside new guidance following an investigation into unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services.

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Open letter to unregulated legal services providers: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-letter-to-unregulated-legal-services-providers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=df3b2147-4129-4455-814e-2cb32345b8c0&utm_content=weekly
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