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17 December

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong
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Grenfell Tower site: noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports - November 2025
Grenfell Tower site: noise, dust and vibration monitoring reports - November 2025
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Operation RESOLUTE: Arrest made related to qualification fraud
Operation RESOLUTE: Arrest made related to qualification fraud
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
The Horserace Betting Levy Board Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
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Armed Forces Pension Scheme annual accounts 2024 to 2025
Armed Forces Pension Scheme annual accounts 2024 to 2025
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DfT voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
DfT voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
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FOI2025/01652 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-installed Artworks
FOI2025/01652 : Government Art Collection - Installed and De-installed Artworks
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Provisional local government finance settlement 2026 to 2027
Provisional local government finance settlement 2026 to 2027
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Local government finance report 2026 to 2027: draft
Local government finance report 2026 to 2027: draft
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Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026 to 2027: draft
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026 to 2027: draft
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Future regulatory regime for benchmarks and benchmark administrators
Future regulatory regime for benchmarks and benchmark administrators
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Equalities impact assessment: 10 Year Health Plan for England
Equalities impact assessment: 10 Year Health Plan for England
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Vision working group reports: 10 Year Health Plan for England
Vision working group reports: 10 Year Health Plan for England
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Enabling working group reports: 10 Year Health Plan for England
Enabling working group reports: 10 Year Health Plan for England
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Antisemitism: recent government actions and next steps
Antisemitism: recent government actions and next steps
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Building clean energy while our seas flourish: introducing the Marine Recovery Fund
A razorbill. Credit: Kate Brown.

Britain's waters are teeming with unique and diverse marine life. Our Marine Protected Areas network are critical to safeguard our&...

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UK appoints Amy Barklam as new Trade Commissioner for LATAC
UK appoints Amy Barklam as new Trade Commissioner for LATAC
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Government concludes Public Bodies Review of the Regulator of Social Housing
Government concludes Public Bodies Review of the Regulator of Social Housing
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UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of Ł600 million air defence package for Ukraine
UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine
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MHRA updates guidance on the Health Institution Exemption to support safe use of medical devices
MHRA updates guidance on the Health Institution Exemption to support safe use of medical devices
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Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner
Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner
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Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner
Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner
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DfE update 17 December 2025
DfE update 17 December 2025
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Sevington Inland Border Facility Crown development application given approval
Sevington Inland Border Facility Crown development application given approval
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Charity Commission appoints new Director of Legal and Accountancy Services
Charity Commission appoints new Director of Legal and Accountancy Services
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Government launches expert-led forum to protect Northern Ireland's veterinary medicine supply
Government launches expert-led forum to protect Northern Ireland's veterinary medicine supply
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The UK and Canada agree to work together to improve regulatory efficiency for animal vaccines
The UK and Canada agree to work together to improve regulatory efficiency for animal vaccines
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Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia
Successful crackdown on illegal waste carriers in East Anglia
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6/2025: Business rates relief guidance and regulations
6/2025: Business rates relief guidance and regulations
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Dangerous driver who killed teens has sentence extended
Dangerous driver who killed teens has sentence extended
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Ł78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation
£78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation
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Infected Blood Memorial Committee: Community Updates
Infected Blood Memorial Committee: Community Updates
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Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced
Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced
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UKAEA and NDA strengthen collaborative approach to decommissioning
UKAEA and NDA strengthen collaborative approach to decommissioning
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New VAWG strategy will leave offenders with nowhere to hide
New VAWG strategy will leave offenders with nowhere to hide
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Serving the community with pride: A Jewish magistrate’s reflection on Chanukah
Can you introduce yourself?

My name is Lisa Gerson and I was appointed to the Cardiff Magistrates’ Bench in 2001. There are over 220 magistrates sitting on the bench, but I have only met two others who ...

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Completing your MOT training and assessment

The 31 March deadline for MOT Training and Assessment is approaching. Here's what you need to know to get it done. 

Each year we’ve seen a year-on-year increase in the number of testers completing...

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What is the MMRV vaccine and is my child eligible? 

From 1 January 2026, the MMRV vaccine will be introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK. When your child will be offered this vaccine depends on their date of birth. Read more. (cached), Summary and Comments (0), First seen at 15:03, 17 December 2025

Coverage of independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics

There has been widespread media coverage of the launch of an independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics.

The review was launched in the House of Commons yesterday...

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Coverage of our major consultation to the National Planning Policy Framework

Yesterday, we launched a major consultation on a revamped National Planning Policy Framework – the most significant rewrite of planning rules in over a decade – to accelerate ...

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The Geffrye Museum Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
The Geffrye Museum Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
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Social Fund account 2024 to 2025
Social Fund account 2024 to 2025
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Infected Blood Memorial Committee: Meeting Minutes
Infected Blood Memorial Committee: Meeting Minutes
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National Data Guardian 2024-2025 report
National Data Guardian 2024-2025 report
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Statutory security of supply report: 2025
Statutory security of supply report: 2025
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Fire engineering profession reform
Fire engineering profession reform
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Review of the definition of higher-risk buildings
Review of the definition of higher-risk buildings
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Single construction regulator prospectus
Single construction regulator prospectus
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Liverpool Prison: action plan
Liverpool Prison: action plan
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NS&I Contingent Liabilities Arising from Transitioning to a Multi Supplier Model
NS&I Contingent Liabilities Arising from Transitioning to a Multi Supplier Model
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New DVSA Chief Executive named to tackle driving test backlog
New DVSA Chief Executive named to tackle driving test backlog
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UK meets with international coalition to keep space safe
UK meets with international coalition to keep space safe
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Introducing the Ministry of Justice Engineering AI Governance Framework

AI is transforming how we build digital services. Tools like GitHub Copilot help our teams write code faster and solve problems more efficiently. However, using AI well means using it responsibly.

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Increased payments for vet visits 
Credit: Graham Higgins

From 22 January 2026, payments for both the animal health and welfare review and the endemic disease follow-up will...

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Publication of the Independent Arts Council England Review (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:

Today, The Rt ...

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BBC Charter Review (Baroness Twycross)

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP.

The government...

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Sentencing Reform (Lord Timpson)

Today, I am announcing that the Government will table an amendment to the Sentencing Bill to broaden the starting point for sentencing for the murder of a police or prison officer in the course of their duty. ...

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Ministerial correction (Baroness Lloyd of Effra)

The Government’s answer to Written Question HL985, published on 8 October 2024, included the following paragraph: “UK Seabed Resources Limited has two International Seabed Authority exploration contracts...

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Stakeholders provide valuable feedback on breast density and screening evidence

During the summer, the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) asked stakeholders for their views on research about potential additional breast screening for women with dense breasts.

We wanted...

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Ministerial correction (Chris McDonald)

The Minister for Digital Economy (Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE) has today made the following statement.

The Government’s answer to Written Question HL985, published on 8 October 2024, included the ...

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Chair of the Independent Panel for the Capture Redress Scheme and the Independent Reviewer for Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (Blair McDougall)

On 29 November, I launched the Capture Redress Scheme to provide payments to postmasters who suffered as a result of the Capture software.

Today, I am pleased to announce that the Government is appointing...

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Contracts for Difference and Capacity Market scheme update 2025
Contracts for Difference and Capacity Market scheme update 2025
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Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner 2024 (Keir Starmer)

I have today laid before both Houses a copy of the Annual Report of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson. This report covers the activities of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner&#...

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Planning reforms: delivering homes, supporting farmers, and protecting nature 

Yesterday the government launched a major consultation on planning reform – building on our amends last year this will be the most fundamental rewrite of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) ...

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Planning Reform: Next Phase (Matthew Pennycook, Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee)

England remains in the grip of a housing crisis that is both acute and entrenched. The detrimental consequences of this disastrous state of affairs are now all pervasive: a generation locked out of homeownership...

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Electoral Resilience (Steve Reed, Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)

His Majesty’s Government is today announcing an independent review into countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics. The review will be led by former Permanent Secretary Philip...

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Government response to Independent Review conducted under Schedule 6A Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Hilary Benn)

Following the Northern Ireland Assembly's democratic consent motion on the trading arrangements under the Windsor Framework, on 9 January 2025 I commissioned Lord Murphy of Torfaen to lead an Independent Review...

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Changes to International Maritime Law (Keir Mather)

I am making this statement to introduce updates to maritime legislation as a result of changes to international law, in order to fulfil a commitment to Parliament to make such a statement. The legislation comes...

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Roads Infrastructure (Simon Lightwood, Member, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] Committee)

I wish to inform the House about a technical anomaly that has impacted how some variable speed cameras interact with signs on a limited number of A-roads and motorways for a number of years. I would like to apologise...

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The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2025 (John Healey)

I have today laid before parliament the 14th Armed Forces Annual Covenant Report, delivering the statutory duty of the Secretary of State for Defence under the Armed Forces Act 2006.

Since 2011, the Armed...

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The United Kingdom Reserve Forces External Scrutiny Team Annual Statutory Report 2025 (Louise Jones)

Led by Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Lord Peach, the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations External Scrutiny Team provides an independent assessment on the health of the Reserve Forces on behalf of ...

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Publication of the Independent Arts Council England Review (Lisa Nandy)

Today, The Rt Hon. the Baroness Hodge of Barking DBE is publishing her Independent Review of Arts Council England.

The government strongly welcomes the Review and would like to thank Baroness Hodge for ...

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BBC Charter Review (Lisa Nandy)

The government has today published the Terms of Reference and the Green Paper consultation for the BBC Charter Review, formally launching the Review.

The BBC is an institution like no other. For...

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Report of the Independent Reviewer of State Threats Legislation on the operation of State Threats Legislation in 2024 (Shabana Mahmood)

Jonathan Hall KC, the Independent Reviewer of State Threats Legislation, has prepared a report on the operation of State Threats Legislation in 2024.

In accordance with Part 3 of the National Security...

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Knife Sellers Licensing Consultation (Sarah Jones)

As part of the Government’s aim to halve knife crime within a decade, and in line with its manifesto commitment, the previous Home Secretary commissioned Commander Stephen Clayman, the National Police Chiefs...

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Government Interim Update on Progress in responding to the Fuller Inquiry Phase 2 Report (Zubir Ahmed)

I am today updating the House on the Government’s progress in responding to the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into the serious issues raised by the appalling actions of David Fuller, including...

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Government response to the public consultation on the NHS dentistry contract: quality and payment reforms (Stephen Kinnock, Member, Mental Health Bill [HL] Committee)

I wish to update the House following the government’s recent public consultation on quality and payment reforms to the NHS dentistry contract.

Restoring NHS dentistry is one of the government’...

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Webinar recording available: Getting started with 'Manage your appeals' digital service
Webinar recording available: Getting started with 'Manage your appeals' digital service
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Modelling a star in a jar – in seconds
Modelling a star in a jar – in seconds
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Home Office: senior officials’ business expenses and meetings, July to September 2025
Home Office: senior officials’ business expenses and meetings, July to September 2025
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Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey (FR 70)
Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey (FR 70)
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Migration Advisory Committee: annual report, 2025
Migration Advisory Committee: annual report, 2025
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Report 09/2025: Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station
Report 09/2025: Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station
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Celebrating excellent science advice at the heart of decision making

A guest blog from Professor Dame Angela McLean, Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Head of the Government Science and Engineering Profession.

As Government Chief Scientific Adviser, I am privileged...

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Draft affirmative coming for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026. See other results for details.
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Draft affirmative coming for Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Draft affirmative coming for Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026. See other results for details.
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Young people from all backgrounds to get opportunity to study abroad as UK-EU deal unlocks Erasmus+
Young people from all backgrounds to get opportunity to study abroad as UK-EU deal unlocks Erasmus+
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UK House Price Index for October 2025
UK House Price Index for October 2025
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Gosport Borough Council receives C4 grading from RSH
Gosport Borough Council receives C4 grading from RSH
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Civil engineering: CMA sets out concerns and options for better outcomes
Civil engineering: CMA sets out concerns and options for better outcomes
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Secretary of State statement on Columba McVeigh Search
Secretary of State statement on Columba McVeigh Search
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Report 09/2025: Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station
Report 09/2025: Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station
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Odyssey report and safety flyer published
Odyssey report and safety flyer published
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4,800 Self Assessment scams reported
4,800 Self Assessment scams reported
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Guidance: Urgent notification for HMP Swaleside
Guidance: Urgent notification for HMP Swaleside
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Judge in Charge of the London Circuit Commercial Court

His Honour Judge Mark Pelling KC will retire from his role as Judge in Charge of the London Circuit Commercial Court on Friday 23 January 2026.

His Honour Judge Nigel Bird will temporarily take over...

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Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: Service Level Agreement
Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: Service Level Agreement
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DBT: spending over Ł25,000, March 2025
DBT: spending over £25,000, March 2025
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FCRM investment programme and asset management commercial strategy: 2025 to 2035
FCRM investment programme and asset management commercial strategy: 2025 to 2035
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Further Education Commissioner: annual report 2024 to 2025
Further Education Commissioner: annual report 2024 to 2025
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