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19 June

DAO 06/26 Protection of the UK's National Security Through Public Procurement
DAO 06/26 Protection of the UK's National Security Through Public Procurement
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SFO to secure further Ł491,000 from Jakarta expat scammer
SFO to secure further £491,000 from Jakarta expat scammer
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Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure
Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure
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Joint Statement on Asbestos in Consumer Products
Joint Statement on Asbestos in Consumer Products
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Yorkshire companies to pay hundreds of thousands after incidents
Yorkshire companies to pay hundreds of thousands after incidents
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Resident doctors to vote on government offer to end strikes
Resident doctors to vote on government offer to end strikes
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Charity regulator appoints interim managers to international aid charity amidst ongoing investigation
Charity regulator appoints interim managers to international aid charity amidst ongoing investigation
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Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026
Court and tribunal fees: updates from July 2026
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How The Bus Station helped us grow Co‑Lab in West Cumbria

When we founded Co‑Lab in 2022, we set out with a clear purpose: to support organisations working across critical national infrastructure, including the nuclear, clean energy and innovation sectors.

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Coverage of home buying and selling reforms

There is widespread positive national and consumer media coverage following MHCLG’s announcement of major reforms to the homebuying and selling system, aimed at making transactions faster, ...

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FSA workforce management information May 2026
FSA workforce management information May 2026
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“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co-operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home
“Migration is a global challenge requiring global co-operation” says Foreign Secretary, announcing expansion of North Africa programme to support migrants closer to home
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National Drought Group meets after dry spring and recent heatwave
National Drought Group meets after dry spring and recent heatwave
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Government procurement to prioritise national security
Government procurement to prioritise national security
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Tribunal was “wrong” to reject CMA phenytoin decision, says Court
Tribunal was “wrong” to reject CMA phenytoin decision, says Court
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Minister Chapman visits Lebanon, announces Ł13m in aid
Minister Chapman visits Lebanon, announces &pound;13m in aid
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Up to Ł70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft
Up to &pound;70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft
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Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit
Environment Agency suspends Chichester waste site permit
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Whole of Government Accounts 2024-25
Whole of Government Accounts 2024-25
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Fifty years on: what the 1976 drought tells us about future water challenges
Senior Director of Communications and Engagement, Mark Wiltsher, reflects on what the 1976 anniversary reveals about the scale of the water challenge still ahead of us. On Wednesday, researchers, engineers and policymakers...
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Connection must be at the heart of adult social care 
Logo from Home | Loneliness Awareness Week

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week and I wanted to thank Phil Holmes, this year’s President of ADASS for challenging us to ...

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Using AI to support planning decisions – what it means for planners and residents

This week we have shared details of a new artificial intelligence (AI) planning prototype designed to help planning officers process applications faster. Read the joint Ministry of Housing, Communities and...

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NIO: Workforce management information, May 2026
NIO: Workforce management information, May 2026
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UK-New Zealand FTA Environment and Climate Change and Labour Subcommittees – joint minutes, 24 March 2026
UK-New Zealand FTA Environment and Climate Change and Labour Subcommittees – joint minutes, 24 March 2026
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Assessment and rating of noise from wind turbines: guidance
Assessment and rating of noise from wind turbines: guidance
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Draft affirmative coming for Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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May 2026 Transaction Data
May 2026 Transaction Data
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UK pledges further support to address humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Development Minister visits with France and Qatar
UK pledges further support to address humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Development Minister visits with France and Qatar
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UK Statement on the sixth UK-Thailand Strategic Dialogue
UK Statement on the sixth UK-Thailand Strategic Dialogue
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: May 2026 translations
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: May 2026 translations
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How our move to GovPrint is delivering sustainability and social value

John Dare explains how GovPrint, our new managed print service, shows that we’re doing more than replacing old devices. By partnering with the Ministry of Justice and DSA Connect, we’re turning end-of-life...

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Laying the groundwork for the Nature Restoration Fund
The Nature Restoration Fund will pool developer contributions to fund projects that support nature recovery at a landscape scale

The Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) is a landmark reform to the way housing and...

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Banned director who spent Covid loans on Disneyland, school fees and Audi jailed for Ł300,000 fraud
Banned director who spent Covid loans on Disneyland, school fees and Audi jailed for &pound;300,000 fraud
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Crisis Response Updates to the Online Safety Act Codes of Practice (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan MP.

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Non domestic minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) (Martin McCluskey)

I am pleased to provide an update on the Government’s approach to strengthening Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the non‑domestic private rented sector, following our previous consultations...

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Aviation Framework (Heidi Alexander)

I am today updating the House on the Government’s review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) and the next stage in that process.

In October 2025, I announced that the Government would...

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Crisis Response Updates to the Online Safety Act Codes of Practice (Kanishka Narayan, Member, Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Committee)

The harms of viral harmful content do not end online. They can spill into our streets and destabilise communities. Recent incidents - including the disorder following the Southport attack in summer 2024, unrest...

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The Future of the Turing Scheme (Josh MacAlister)

Following the decision to leave the EU and the related end of our association with the Erasmus+ scheme, the last government introduced the Turing Scheme. The scheme has been the UK Government’s global programme...

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British Steel (Chris McDonald)

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Chancellor backs former coalfield areas with new investment to end decline and encourage local talent
Chancellor backs former coalfield areas with new investment to end decline and encourage local talent
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Update on the PATHWAYS clinical trial
Update on the PATHWAYS clinical trial
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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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Environment Agency minded to approve Powerfuel Portland permit
Environment Agency minded to approve Powerfuel Portland permit
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Dangerous occurrence at Todmorden
Dangerous occurrence at Todmorden
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Explaining targeted screening

This is the third blog in our series leading up to the opening of the UK National Screening Committee's open call, which will run from 1 July to 30 September 2026.

The UK National...

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DCMS workforce management information: May 2026
DCMS workforce management information: May 2026
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OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: June 2026
OSCAR II – publishing data from the database: June 2026
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HMT workforce management information: May 2026
HMT workforce management information: May 2026
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New UK–Japan investment partnership for Africa and emerging Asia
New UK–Japan investment partnership for Africa and emerging Asia
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18 June

We urge Israel to immediately remove unjustifiable restrictions on humanitarian access: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We urge Israel to immediately remove unjustifiable restrictions on humanitarian access: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through
Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through
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UK-New Zealand FTA joint public session: minutes, 16 March 2026
UK-New Zealand FTA joint public session: minutes, 16 March 2026
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It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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GLD sets out 2026-27 plans to support government priorities
GLD sets out 2026-27 plans to support government priorities
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Deputy Prime Minister address to the World Gold Council
Deputy Prime Minister address to the World Gold Council
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UK Space Agency staff member wins NATO Early Career Award

The UK Space Agency’s Senior Programme Lead for National Security, Diana Luncă has been awarded the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) Systems Concepts and Integration (SCI) Early Career Award, recognising...

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Misleading claims on local government reorganisation

There have been misleading claims reported in the Times today saying that decisions on local government reorganisation are “gerrymandering”.

This is simply not true. These decisions are being made...

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International Climate Finance (ICF) spend - EIR2026/11557
International Climate Finance (ICF) spend - EIR2026/11557
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How user-centred design shaped a new jobs and careers homepage

Plans for a new employment support service were set out in 2024’s Get Britain Working White Paper. The report describes a need for a new way of helping jobseekers, using products that keep pace with a...

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Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister announces new candidate for the Commissioner for Public Appointments
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister announces new candidate for the Commissioner for Public Appointments
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Five years of making justice more accessible 

In April, the Digital Accessibility Team reached an important milestone, our fifth anniversary. We cannot quite believe how the time has flown. We started as a small team with a big ambition, and we have grown...

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ARB accredits brand new qualifications from two universities

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has confirmed that two universities have become new providers of ARB accredited master’s-level qualifications under its new education framework. In April, Heriot-Watt University...

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Ambition to end era of ‘outsourcing by default’ as government looks to bring cleaners and security staff in-house
Ambition to end era of ‘outsourcing by default’ as government looks to bring cleaners and security staff in-house
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“Our most important duty is to keep the public safe”: Benn announces Ł4m to support PSNI following public disorder
“Our most important duty is to keep the public safe”: Benn announces &pound;4m to support PSNI following public disorder
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Norfolk heath restored after decade of nature recovery work
Norfolk heath restored after decade of nature recovery work
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IAA launches training video series to support advisers
IAA launches training video series to support advisers
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Students turn sustainability learning into real opportunities
Students turn sustainability learning into real opportunities
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UK recognises positive development through European Long Range Strike Approach
UK recognises positive development through European Long Range Strike Approach
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Warning on promoting newly licensed prescription-only medicines and unlicensed medicines for weight management
Warning on promoting newly licensed prescription-only medicines and unlicensed medicines for weight management
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New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off 
New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off 
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Consultation launched on draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
Consultation launched on draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
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Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats and Kittens - Product recall alert
Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats and Kittens - Product recall alert
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Recruitment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
Recruitment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
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Ł750 million package to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and boost air defence
&pound;750 million package to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and boost air defence
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UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement on Escalating Atrocity Risks in El Obeid, Sudan
UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement on Escalating Atrocity Risks in El Obeid, Sudan
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Sustainable peace requires women’s full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Sustainable peace requires women’s full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Whitehaven Bus Station: from new start to 5 years of impact
Whitehaven Bus Station: from new start to 5 years of impact
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Update from the GDS Responsible AI Advisory Panel   
Credit: Paul Clarke

The UK Government Digital Service’s Responsible AI Advisory Panel had its first meeting at the beginning of March and its second just last week. 

The...

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Giving you a clearer picture of driving test waiting times

Learner drivers, driving instructors, driving schools and associations and the public deserve a clear and honest picture of how the driving test service is performing.

That's why today we're publishing...

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Celebrating Linnk Group: A King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

We’re proud to celebrate Linnk Group, a recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, recognised for its strong global growth and commitment to excellence over the past seven years. Founded...

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Why aren’t policymakers listening?

Recently I’ve been obsessed with a simple question: why aren’t policymakers listening - more, better and to the right people?

To explain:

By policymakers I mean those making policy and ...
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GLD Business Plan 2026–27
GLD Business Plan 2026–27
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Defra: workforce management information May 2026
Defra: workforce management information May 2026
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Public Order Act 2023: post-legislative scrutiny
Public Order Act 2023: post-legislative scrutiny
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Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement surface access vision
Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement surface access vision
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Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement proposed amendments
Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement proposed amendments
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Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement
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First large-scale study finds Members’ Voluntary Liquidations are working effectively
First large-scale study finds Members’ Voluntary Liquidations are working effectively
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How the Register of Overseas Entities helps to tackle economic crime

Introduced in 2022, the Register of Overseas Entities plays a central role in our ongoing efforts to improve transparency of property ownership and strengthen trust in the UK business environment.

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Members' Voluntary Liquidations: A Statistical Review of MVL Practice and Outcomes
Members' Voluntary Liquidations: A Statistical Review of MVL Practice and Outcomes
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Energy Consumer Protection (Martin McCluskey)

We are acting today to restore consumer confidence in the energy sector and ensure that failures in government insulation schemes can never happen again.

The 2025 National Audit Office report into...

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Update on Insourcing (Chris Ward)

A priority for this Government is reforming procurement and how we deliver our public services. For too long, successive governments have been, at best, ambivalent about whether services are delivered in-house...

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Consultation on the draft statutory Statement of Safety Principles (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)

I would like to provide the House with a further update on the progress the Government has made in implementing the Automated Vehicles (AVs) Act 2024.

Today, the Government is publishing its analysis of...

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UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Freedom of Expression
UN Human Rights Council 62: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Freedom of Expression
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Phenoxypen Water Soluble Powder, 325 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs and Chickens – SPC change
Phenoxypen Water Soluble Powder, 325 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs and Chickens – SPC change
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Operational notice for Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited
Operational notice for Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited
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Changes made to The Crown Estate Board
Changes made to The Crown Estate Board
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Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed
Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed
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New youth justice diversion statistics for 2025
New youth justice diversion statistics for 2025
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