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Weekly update from GOV.UK for: News and communications

Weekly update from GOV.​UK for:


News and communications
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Water bill compensation to double for poor customer service: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/water-bill-compensation-to-double-for-poor-customer-service?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0965e706-4972-4a63-bedd-2d82d6616fb6&utm_content=weekly
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The government has today launched a consultation to double reimbursement for water company customers when their basic water services are hit.

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12:01am, 12 August 2024

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Learner drivers warned about the risks of driving test cancellation finders: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/learner-drivers-warned-about-the-risks-of-driving-test-cancellation-finders?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7db74f10-2052-45bc-952e-2ce2d972f61b&utm_content=weekly
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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging learner drivers to only use the official GOV.​UK website to book and manage their driving test.

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6:00am, 12 August 2024

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Joint statement on the Middle East: 12 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-middle-east-12-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=26efb2ab-4115-4e42-b5e8-63f9f2fb6531&utm_content=weekly
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Joint Statement from the Leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Middle East

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Time updated:
6:00am, 12 August 2024

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New Caldicot Joint Cadet Centre: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-caldicot-joint-cadet-centre?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fe2a3404-05c0-458f-803e-9d19cebad3ad&utm_content=weekly
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The doors to a new £1.2 million Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) have opened in Caldicot as part of a national effort to modernise the reserve and cadet estate.

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Time updated:
10:00am, 12 August 2024

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Advantis awarded means testing debt collection contract: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advantis-awarded-means-testing-debt-collection-contract?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c9ea23b1-379e-4911-8fe2-85ee87c2ece9&utm_content=weekly
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Advantis Credit Limited will deliver Crown Court means testing (CCMT) debt collection and enforcement services (DCES) on behalf of the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

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Time updated:
10:30am, 12 August 2024

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Product safety recalls: summer safety 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/product-safety-recalls-summer-safety-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=35788e2a-e617-4b9f-a20b-81de611b7ddc&utm_content=weekly
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OPSS identifies product safety recalls to help keep you safe this summer.

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Time updated:
11:33am, 12 August 2024

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Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: updated advice pages: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-updated-advice-pages?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9a187bae-08a3-491f-98f1-0140bb662cc7&utm_content=weekly
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The Planning Inspectorate has published its first set of updated advice pages about the infrastructure planning process.

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Time updated:
1:07pm, 12 August 2024

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Reckitt Benckiser make charity payment for breach of Regulations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reckitt-benckiser-make-charity-payment-for-breach-of-regulations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c7aa6b80-4ce7-4610-8c3b-a0e062346494&utm_content=weekly
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Enforcement Undertaking accepted to address a breach of Environmental Permitting Regulations which led to the death of almost 400 fish.

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2:49pm, 12 August 2024

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New member appointed to the police and NCA pay bodies: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-member-appointed-to-the-police-and-nca-pay-bodies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=9afc222a-d56c-4ce4-9786-083fcc808dca&utm_content=weekly
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Ministers have appointed Jacqui Siggers in accordance with the requirements of the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

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Time updated:
3:16pm, 12 August 2024

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Swanton Lane site closed down by the Environment Agency: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/swanton-lane-site-closed-down-by-the-environment-agency?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=68d094e4-5421-4199-a9f2-25396fe9f9fd&utm_content=weekly
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Restriction order granted at Maidstone magistrates’ court.Access to the premises is forbidden at all times.

Change made:
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Time updated:
3:31pm, 12 August 2024

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Maximum-term bankruptcy restrictions for investment scheme fraudster: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/maximum-term-bankruptcy-restrictions-for-investment-scheme-fraudster?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5a84389f-44bf-46e9-90a6-81abdd2b12c2&utm_content=weekly
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Derby-based investment scheme fraudster is subject to 15 years of Bankruptcy Restrictions to protect public from harm

Change made:
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Time updated:
3:51pm, 12 August 2024

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Euclid: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/euclid?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2252b8aa-3e87-4ee7-a07a-7286e70900d2&utm_content=weekly
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Mapping the expansion of the Universe to better understand dark energy and matter. Launched in July 2023 for a 6-year mission.

Change made:
Updated information about Euclid’s launch has been added.

Time updated:
4:03pm, 12 August 2024

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The Office for Place is recruiting for a new Chief Executive Officer: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-office-for-place-is-recruiting-for-a-new-chief-executive-officer?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bd0074ca-ef1d-484d-81dc-54953af13577&utm_content=weekly
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Office for Place as the new Chief Executive Officer in Stoke-on-Trent, an arms-length body to MHCLG.

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4:21pm, 12 August 2024

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Permanent African representation on the UN Security Council is a matter of urgency: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/permanent-african-representation-on-the-un-security-council-is-a-matter-of-urgency-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a9ec3ae5-d5fc-4796-83cd-8dc9831d1fd4&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on enhancing Africa’s effective representation in the UN Security Council.

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4:48pm, 12 August 2024

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Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-from-the-united-states-united-kingdom-france-germany-and-italy-on-the-middle-east?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8918d26c-7bda-48b7-8741-a78279eaf4ed&utm_content=weekly
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Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East.

Change made:
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Time updated:
7:15pm, 12 August 2024

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PM call with President Pezeshkian of Iran: 12 August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-pezeshkian-of-iran-12-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d2178ebf-4407-4621-a9a7-1b36476085ea&utm_content=weekly
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The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian this evening.

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8:31pm, 12 August 2024

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Health and Social Care Secretary Responds to CQC Review: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/health-and-social-care-secretary-responds-to-cqc-review?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6208603a-c014-446f-bb6e-30b85e7491c6&utm_content=weekly
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Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting responds to the Care Quality Commission’s report outlining failings in Valdo Calocane’s care.

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12:01am, 13 August 2024

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312,000 rural homes and businesses  to get access to faster broadband in overhaul of old infrastructure: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/312000-rural-homes-and-businesses-to-get-access-to-faster-broadband-in-overhaul-of-old-infrastructure?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=705ac134-f242-461b-9861-6be099202183&utm_content=weekly
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Hundreds of thousands of rural homes and businesses will receive major internet speed upgrades, as the UK Government fixes the digital divide and powers up all regions of Britain.

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Time updated:
12:15am, 13 August 2024

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Bandwidth boost for 70,000 homes and businesses as UK Government vows to fix broadband divide in Wales: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bandwidth-boost-for-70000-homes-and-businesses-as-uk-government-vows-to-fix-broadband-divide-in-wales?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fe1ffcb1-c4b8-4e52-9d07-1fb422696cb2&utm_content=weekly
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Tens of thousands of Welsh homes and businesses struggling to fulfil basic online tasks due to outdated broadband infrastructure will receive major internet speed upgrades, as the UK Government fixes the digital divide in Wales.

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12:15am, 13 August 2024

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Oil and gas: OPRED communications: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oil-and-gas-opred-communications?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=f8b3590a-1470-464a-b52f-cfbb494a429f&utm_content=weekly
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Published communications issued to stakeholders relating to regulation of environmental and decommissioning activity for UK offshore oil and gas operations.

Change made:
IRS submission issues now resolved

Time updated:
9:21am, 13 August 2024

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British Forces Cyprus receive Beam electric vehicle charging kit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-forces-cyprus-receive-beam-electric-vehicle-charging-kit?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5c93d5e2-b791-47f6-9cb5-b6eb4e056a3e&utm_content=weekly
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Solar charging equipment is now at all four stations across the overseas base.

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Time updated:
9:36am, 13 August 2024

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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Fleur Anderson visits Cookstown: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-fleur-anderson-visits-cookstown?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=193f31e0-b02a-408e-bb13-7e88e82a207e&utm_content=weekly
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Minister Anderson yesterday [12 August] met with local organisations Northern Ireland Rural Women’s Network (NIRWN) and Super Stars Café

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10:09am, 13 August 2024

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New RSV vaccine could prevent 5,000 infant hospitalisations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rsv-vaccine-could-prevent-5000-infant-hospitalisations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5492a518-75c8-4598-8df3-ab147d6d1705&utm_content=weekly
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Study shows new RSV vaccine for pregnant women could prevent 5,000 hospitalisations and 15,000 emergency department attendances for infants.

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Time updated:
10:14am, 13 August 2024

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First Recipients of ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/first-recipients-of-asean-uk-sage-women-in-stem-scholarships?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=22d0d8fb-fcc1-4032-ace7-42cf53967825&utm_content=weekly
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This scholarship is awarded under the ASEAN-UK Supporting the Advancement of Girls’ Education (SAGE) Programme.

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Time updated:
10:19am, 13 August 2024

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Student Loans Interest Rates and Repayment Threshold Announcement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/student-loans-interest-rates-and-repayment-threshold-announcement--5?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=18d50b32-21e5-40c6-a1be-831ebbfca6ec&utm_content=weekly
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The Department for Education today (13 August 2024) confirmed annual updates to interest rates and repayment thresholds for undergraduate Income Contingent Student Loans, interest rates for postgraduate loans, and the interest rates and deferment threshold for Mortgage Style Student Loans.

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Time updated:
10:48am, 13 August 2024

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UK Government Minister for Scotland reacts to LMS for August 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-minister-for-scotland-reacts-to-lms-for-august-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=67d24134-d84d-4504-86f6-054ce8e90f74&utm_content=weekly
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Kirsty McNeill underlines plans to tackle poverty, grow the economy, and make work pay for hard-working Scots

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Time updated:
10:59am, 13 August 2024

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Yorkshire toy maker grows with government backing: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/yorkshire-toy-maker-grows-with-government-backing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a0d974c9-0345-4ef8-aa10-6e75b8c8db8a&utm_content=weekly
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Barnsley business Slime Party UK has secured financing for a new factory and new workers.

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3:26pm, 13 August 2024

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DASA funding boosts 6 innovative future space technologies: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dasa-funding-boosts-6-innovative-future-space-technologies?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e18fe7ee-05ba-4ec3-a023-1340ab8ccb27&utm_content=weekly
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Stellar success: Secured as part of the Space to Innovate Campaign – Charlie Drop, six organizations have received funding to advance technologies that improve the UK’s capacity for safe operations in space.

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3:33pm, 13 August 2024

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Capivasertib approved to treat patients with advanced breast cancer: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/capivasertib-approved-to-treat-patients-with-advanced-breast-cancer?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fb059ba4-14d3-4a2a-873f-95dc6d3e6859&utm_content=weekly
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 17 July 2024, approved the medicine capivasertib (Truqap) for patients with advanced hormone receptor (HR) positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative breast cancer which has one or more abnormal “PIK3CA”, “AKT1”, or “PTEN” gene, and does not respond to other anti-hormonal-based therapies.

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Time updated:
4:59pm, 13 August 2024

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Palestinians have nowhere safe to turn: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/palestinians-have-nowhere-safe-to-turn-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b9ad69c1-5190-401c-a28a-8f4f76d31e8d&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 meeting on Gaza, following Israeli strikes on al-Tabeen school.

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Time updated:
9:06pm, 13 August 2024

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Charity regulator praises constructive campaigning during General Election: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-regulator-praises-constructive-campaigning-during-general-election?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8ba2f2d8-86e6-4d38-be5b-34ffa852b5d9&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission has published a report of its casework during the 2024 General Election, revealing a significant decline in serious concerns about a charity’s campaigning activity compared with previous elections.

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12:01am, 14 August 2024

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Fusion industry unites to help shape future of skilled workforce: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fusion-industry-unites-to-help-shape-future-of-skilled-workforce?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7d125877-674a-4939-8c6a-0f1fe8927b0e&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Fusion Skills Council announces the appointment of two new co-chairs to support the growth of the fusion sector and workforce.

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9:00am, 14 August 2024

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Change of British High Commissioner to Maldives: Nick Low: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-maldives-nick-low?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c35f1f42-d102-4d66-bbf8-31684448ff0d&utm_content=weekly
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Mr Nick Low has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives.

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9:30am, 14 August 2024

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UK House Price Index for June 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-house-price-index-for-june-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b3c94610-2e91-4999-b8da-dcbc6f3645f3&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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9:30am, 14 August 2024

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British High Commissioner to Bangladesh calls on Government of Bangladesh’s Adviser for Foreign Affairs: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-high-commissioner-to-bangladesh-calls-on-government-of-bangladeshs-adviser-for-foreign-affairs?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=17f4a376-44ef-4a1a-94d9-04aa23b24a28&utm_content=weekly
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British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met with Honourable Adviser for Foreign Affairs of the interim government of Bangladesh Mr Md Touhid Hossain today in Dhaka.

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9:43am, 14 August 2024

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GERS stats show higher public spending for Scotland as part of UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gers-stats-show-higher-public-spending-for-scotland-as-part-of-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eeaf5a49-c27b-4bf8-94a5-f260d62eda6f&utm_content=weekly
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The annual Government Expenditure and Revenue report underlines the collective economic strength of the UK, says Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill

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10:00am, 14 August 2024

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Major demolition project approved for Sizewell A: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-demolition-project-approved-for-sizewell-a?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fcdaefe0-6f45-4e38-aa5f-d5d0b9f30812&utm_content=weekly
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Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has been given planning consent to demolish the turbine hall and electrical annexe at Sizewell A site.

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11:00am, 14 August 2024

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SLC Gives Students Advice for Clearing 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/slc-gives-students-advice-for-clearing-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=bf62abf2-9eb1-4fe9-acb6-338cbb973c9d&utm_content=weekly
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Jackie Currie, SLC Executive Director, Customer Operations, provides advice on Clearing and student finance on A-level results day.

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11:17am, 14 August 2024

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Change of Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-office?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cc746dfc-db6d-4f03-bac3-89d1df11b69d&utm_content=weekly
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Please note that on 16 September 2024 the Office of the Traffic Commissioner is moving from their current address at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds to new premises at Office of the Traffic Commissioner, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE

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11:32am, 14 August 2024

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Why I recommend the Line manager Induction Programme: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/why-i-recommend-the-line-manager-induction-programme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=2490073c-ca9b-40d0-aea9-8643c154df03&utm_content=weekly
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Senior Finance Business Partner Marc Fitchett says the Line manager Induction Programme’s bite-size learning can be fitted into the busiest schedule.

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12:50pm, 14 August 2024

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Zolbetuximab Approved to Treat Adults with Stomach or Gastro-oesophageal Junction Cancer: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-approves-zolbetuximab?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=cd368e49-728b-4efd-89cd-1c6a7b152e02&utm_content=weekly
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Zolbetuximab (Vyloy) is a monoclonal antibody that can recognise and attach itself to certain cancer cells to destroy them.

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Time updated:
12:54pm, 14 August 2024

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Royal Air Force takes to Indian skies to participate in exercise Tarang Shakti: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-air-force-takes-to-indian-skies-to-participate-in-exercise-tarang-shakti?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=676e2149-7adb-40e6-aacf-fa5a30a9ab6b&utm_content=weekly
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The Royal Air Force (RAF) will join the Indian Air Force (IAF) and counterparts from Germany, Spain, and France in the first phase of the IAF’s maiden multilateral exercise Tarang Shakti today (6 August).

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Iron Age ruler’s coin at risk of leaving the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/iron-age-rulers-coin-at-risk-of-leaving-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fd463b4a-7397-4fca-b987-8cf913c37014&utm_content=weekly
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A temporary export bar has been placed on an Iron Age coin bearing the name of a British ruler from 40 BCE

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Meet Southport’s community heroes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/meet-southports-community-heroes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dd6790d3-dbe5-4791-b82c-92596b820fc6&utm_content=weekly
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We spoke to three community heroes who shared why they felt compelled to help following the devastating events that took place in Southport.

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Business leaders and unions to work hand in hand to deliver new plans to Make Work Pay: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/business-leaders-and-unions-to-work-hand-in-hand-to-deliver-new-plans-to-make-work-pay?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=10d73a08-1fb4-49e2-9f70-00335dc7ee2f&utm_content=weekly
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British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay.

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Royal Air Force missions fuelled sustainably: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/royal-air-force-missions-fuelled-sustainably?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=86739841-b07e-4cde-bc1d-dbb3bdfdf6e8&utm_content=weekly
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The Royal Air Force are using sustainable aviation fuel on routine operations for the first time.

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UK Hydrographic Office 2023-2024 Annual Report released: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-hydrographic-office-2023-2024-annual-report-released?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4c85af56-01bd-433b-ab8c-d4d9843127b8&utm_content=weekly
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The UKHO’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2023 to 2024 is available to view and download

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The UK calls on South Sudan to deliver peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-calls-on-south-sudan-to-deliver-peaceful-credible-and-inclusive-elections-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3dc950f8-808a-4f98-8d2a-3f76620adc22&utm_content=weekly
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Statement by Jonathan Hollis, Acting Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council Meeting on South Sudan.

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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=db6ce11d-2333-4f2d-86ec-dc0dffaa2c1a&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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Updated as the consultation has launched. Register so that you can take part by 11 October 2024.

Time updated:
5:00pm, 14 August 2024

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Review of LGPS fund valuations: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/review-of-lgps-fund-valuations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=74a7effd-8431-4ff1-8128-e3aa8b2c1759&utm_content=weekly
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GAD’s report on the 2022 actuarial valuations of the Local Government Pension Scheme England Wales includes 3 recommendations for the Scheme Advisory Board.

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Major breakthrough in rail dispute could signal end of national strikes: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-breakthrough-in-rail-dispute-could-signal-end-of-national-strikes?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=8952a197-cbf9-49ad-baf6-9b39bb557fd3&utm_content=weekly
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The pay proposal could see an end to 2 years of industrial action, protect passengers from further national strikes and improve the reliability of services.

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MoU between the Peruvian Government, NEC Contracts and the UK Government: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mou-between-the-peruvian-government-nec-contracts-and-the-uk-government?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0c6b5d23-57bf-4c84-9766-193a48bcb7b1&utm_content=weekly
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Peru signs agreement with NEC Contracts and the UK to translate and implement standardised public infrastructure procurement and contracting.

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Charity investigated over concerns around charitable funds sent to Yemen: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-investigated-over-concerns-around-charitable-funds-sent-to-yemen?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6e0d5c01-90ce-4e9f-9c23-ccc22347c75d&utm_content=weekly
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The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Saba Relief & Development Foundation Limited.

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UK Government releases millions in new funding to protect Port Talbot steel supply chain and the support workers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-releases-millions-in-new-funding-to-protect-port-talbot-steel-supply-chain-and-the-support-workers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=51fd1324-9a76-4177-97e6-a6f53ecc74b1&utm_content=weekly
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The funding is the first release from the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board fund.

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NZ-UK collaboration on off-shore Wind: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nz-uk-collaboration-on-off-shore-wind?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1310058c-9e19-44de-8387-4dd0089335b5&utm_content=weekly
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New report shows offshore wind industry in New Zealand can flourish through UK collaboration

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Child Poverty Taskforce kicks off urgent work to publish strategy in spring: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/child-poverty-taskforce-kicks-off-urgent-work-to-publish-strategy-in-spring?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a980cc1c-3a75-4e36-997d-a44000e925eb&utm_content=weekly
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Urgent work on tackling one of Britain’s biggest social injustices begun yesterday [Wednesday 14 August] as the Government’s Child Poverty Taskforce met for the first time.

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Guide to AS and A level results for England, summer 2024: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/guide-to-as-and-a-level-results-for-england-summer-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=b322ba89-60ac-49aa-8306-d8de9a1a5489&utm_content=weekly
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Grading has continued as normal in summer 2024, following the return to pre-pandemic standards last year. Overall A level results are similar to summer 2023.

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Guide to the 2024 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/guide-to-the-2024-level-3-qualification-results-for-vtqs-in-england?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=5ed01ca1-0b4d-431b-bbe2-147e8aeb9ac6&utm_content=weekly
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Covering Applied General qualifications, T Levels, and other vocational and technical qualifications approved for reporting in the Department for Education performance tables.

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Latest banking satisfaction survey results revealed by CMA: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/latest-banking-satisfaction-survey-results-revealed-by-cma?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=321d293b-1bd5-473a-9cfc-e7ef199e6293&utm_content=weekly
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Survey ranks banks so that customers can easily compare services and get the best deal – at a time when many are keeping a close eye on their finances.

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9:31am, 15 August 2024

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Three years as National Data Guardian: what I have learnt: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/three-years-as-national-data-guardian-what-i-have-learnt?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0e1e19aa-9bec-4f48-8cea-617ec3975b3c&utm_content=weekly
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Following reappointment for a second term as National Data Guardian, Dr Nicola Byrne reflects on some of the most significant things she has learnt in the role to date.

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9:41am, 15 August 2024

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Migrant boat report published: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/migrant-boat-report-published?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=dc9bf787-af4f-4d9a-bc37-af67eddb07a1&utm_content=weekly
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Flooding and partial sinking of an inflatable migrant boat resulting in the loss of at least 8 lives in the Dover Strait, England.

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10:00am, 15 August 2024

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Budweiser Budvar pays charity £414,000 for recycling failure: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/budweiser-budvar-pays-charity-414000-for-recycling-failure?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=4b875dac-457e-47ac-8f10-9197030e7735&utm_content=weekly
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Environment Agency investigation discovers beer importer had been an unregistered producer of packaging for 18 years.

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Time updated:
10:01am, 15 August 2024

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UKEF puts €22 million loan behind Angolan clean water project: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukef-puts-22-million-loan-behind-angolan-clean-water-project?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=800596df-c493-4ef2-8b22-3b4748c8b075&utm_content=weekly
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Around 100,000 people in rural Angola will benefit from the new supply of fresh water.

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10:05am, 15 August 2024

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Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea cases are on the rise: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/antibiotic-resistant-gonorrhoea-cases-are-on-the-rise?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=6ec21754-db44-42bc-afe3-7d9089821927&utm_content=weekly
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Between June 2022 and May 2024, 15 ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhoea cases were detected in England

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=04be9716-bfd6-44ca-9bd0-9e60297e76b1&utm_content=weekly
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The UK Health Security Agency responds to the World Health Organisation declaring an mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

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Thousands of young people secure place at top university choice: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-young-people-secure-place-at-top-university-choice?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=0c36dedd-f5d2-402d-a1b0-f13fadef2907&utm_content=weekly
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76% of English 18-year-old applicants have been accepted into their first choice of university.

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Tajikistan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2024 to 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tajikistan-small-projects-programme-call-for-bids-2024-to-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=a0903605-4508-458a-96d0-356bcc606340&utm_content=weekly
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British Embassy Dushanbe invites proposals by 5 September 2024 for project initiatives for activity in Tajikistan by end of March 2025.

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£12 million Cockett Wick seawall improvement scheme completed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/12-million-cockett-wick-seawall-improvement-scheme-completed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=afb1ddb9-ab35-4649-810d-ee4a1cff102f&utm_content=weekly
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The Cockett Wick seawall improvement scheme has been completed, ensuring 3,000 homes and businesses in Jaywick are better protected from tidal flooding.

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Cornwall: Value of Seafood: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/cornwall-value-of-seafood?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=eb899a90-8979-43f3-838d-4b46b2708dba&utm_content=weekly
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Research into the economic impact and importance of Cornwall’s fishing industry

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12:21pm, 15 August 2024

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80th anniversary of the Genocide of the Roma ceremony at Auschwitz: Lord Pickles speech: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/80th-anniversary-of-the-genocide-of-the-roma-ceremony-at-auschwitz-lord-pickles-speech?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=384de294-70a7-4561-a0a9-e942d6f8e90f&utm_content=weekly
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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles reflected on the persecution of the Roma during the Nazi occupation.

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Business consultant handed suspended sentence after fraudulently securing two maximum-value Covid loans: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/business-consultant-handed-suspended-sentence-after-fraudulently-securing-two-maximum-value-covid-loans?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=aae5573a-b68c-419d-974f-bf5b70587251&utm_content=weekly
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Suspended sentence for fraudster who abused the Bounce Back Loan Scheme

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The UK condemns the Houthis’ reckless and escalatory attacks across the Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uk-condemns-the-houthis-reckless-and-escalatory-attacks-across-the-middle-east-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=3e200ed0-bc1d-4f40-a7c9-fa70747e2863&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 Yemen.

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80th anniversary of the Genocide of the Roma commemoration event in Newcastle: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/80th-anniversary-of-the-genocide-of-the-roma-commemoration-event-in-newcastle?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c15a12af-740d-4be0-ac88-d257c3e5607f&utm_content=weekly
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The UK IHRA presidency commemorated Roma Genocide Remembrance Day on 2 August, at an event in Newcastle alongside representatives of the Roma community.

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Security guard with fake licence prosecuted by SIA: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/security-guard-with-fake-licence-prosecuted-by-sia?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d5d83244-a7bc-454b-a909-13ed1757aa67&utm_content=weekly
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A woman using a fake SIA licence to work as a security guard at a McDonald’s in East London has been convicted following an SIA investigation.

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Significant progress with final disposal of radioactive waste at Repository site: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/significant-progress-with-final-disposal-of-radioactive-waste-at-repository-site?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=7155ee60-ac4c-4aba-b9c4-74bbcf792758&utm_content=weekly
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Works begin on the next phase of operations to close historic trenches and vaults at the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) site in Cumbria.

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Correction of information (removing mention of the thickness of the interim membrane).

Time updated:
4:11pm, 15 August 202