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14 October

Transfer of Greater Anglia’s Services into Public Ownership (Heidi Alexander)

I can confirm to the House that yesterday, Sunday 12 October, Greater Anglia’s services became the third to successfully transfer into public ownership under the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership...

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Correction to the Anti-Money Laundering Supervision Reform - PQ HL8160 (Anna Turley)

It has been brought to my attention by officials that the Cabinet Office's written answer to Lord Booth's Parliamentary Question (HL6032) was inaccurate. Through this statement, I would like to apologise for ...

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Government of Service (Nick Thomas-Symonds)

On 21 July 2025 the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster laid out the government's plans to put ethics and integrity at the heart of the Government’s approach to public service. Today, we are delivering...

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Football Governance Act: Statutory Instrument on Specified Competitions (Stephanie Peacock, Member, Football Governance Bill [HL] Committee)

Today I am updating the House on the introduction of The Football Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025 which were laid before Parliament today and will be debated in due course. These...

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Regulations to update the public service broadcasting quotas system (Ian Murray)

I am pleased to update the House that, following their publication in draft on 6 May 2025 on gov.uk, I can now confirm the following statutory instruments have today been laid in draft:

The Broadcasting...

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The integration of Building Digital UK into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (Ian Murray)

Today I am announcing that Building Digital UK (BDUK) will be integrated into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) from 1 November 2025. BDUK is currently an executive agency of the department...

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Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry report: Government response to recommendations (Blair McDougall)

On 8 July, the Department welcomed the publication of the first volume of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry report. The Inquiry has provided a platform for postmasters to share their experiences of the horrendous...

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UK-Greenland Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement (Chris Bryant)

The UK and Greenland agreed to resume negotiations on the UK-Greenland Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement at the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen on Thursday 2 October.

This partnership...

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UK-US Trade (Chris Bryant)

The UK and US have met to continue talks on the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) in London, Washington DC and virtually during August and September 2025.

The UK has continued to engage across the range...

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Bus and Lorry Tyres (Chris Bryant)

Following EU Exit, the UK transitioned over 43 trade remedy measures. These measures were originally applied on behalf of all 28 Member States, including the UK, by the European Commission. Two of these 43 measures...

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Update following Round 2 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey (Chris Bryant)

The second round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey took place in London during the week commencing 15 September 2025.

Economic growth is our first mission in government...

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The First-Generation Reprocessing Plant
The First-Generation Reprocessing Plant
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Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes
Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes
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Reappointments to the Boundary Commission of Wales  
Reappointments to the Boundary Commission of Wales  
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DHSC: spending over £25,000, April 2025
DHSC: spending over £25,000, April 2025
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DHSC: spending over £25,000, May 2025
DHSC: spending over £25,000, May 2025
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DHSC: spending over £25,000, June 2025
DHSC: spending over £25,000, June 2025
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DHSC: spending over £25,000, July 2025
DHSC: spending over £25,000, July 2025
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Fifth Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin Agenda
Fifth Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin Agenda
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One Big Thing 'AI for All' is live

One Big Thing 2025 - ‘AI for All’ is live. This year’s initiative is about all civil servants becoming more confident and responsible users of AI.

AI is already transforming how we serve the...

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Windscale: From Nuclear Pioneer to Decommissioning Landmark

Before we were Sellafield, we were Windscale. A small collection of buildings (two reactors – known as piles, two chimneys, one fuel cooling pond, one waste storage silo, and a reprocessing plant) designed to...

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Four decades in the passenger seat: My journey as Chief Driving Examiner
Mark is stepping down from his role as Chief Driving Examiner

While I prepare to hang up my keys at the end of the month, I’ve been asked to reflect on a career that began in 1986 – the year the M25 officially...

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Power of Attorney Stories: Jill

[English] - [Cymraeg]

Jill at an Alzheimer’s Walk, credit to Robin Shepherd

A lasting power of attorney (also known as an LPA) is a legal document. It allows you to nominate someone...

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iCOMAT opens state-of-the-art space manufacturing facility with £4.8 million UK Space Agency investment

New automated production facility in Gloucestershire set to revolutionise lightweight space structures using cutting-edge composite technology.

Credit: iCOMAT

A groundbreaking new space manufacturing...

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Coverage of pro-growth package to get Britain building

There has been prominent national print and broadcast coverage about the government unveiling a package of pro-growth amendments to the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill, as part of wider efforts...

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Best Start Family Hubs: section 31 grant determination letter
Best Start Family Hubs: section 31 grant determination letter
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​​Annual report on English devolution 2024 to 2025​
​​Annual report on English devolution 2024 to 2025​
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Windscale Pile 1
Windscale Pile 1
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The Pile Fuel Storage Pond
The Pile Fuel Storage Pond
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WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement
WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement
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New Crown Courtroom officially opens in Hereford
New Crown Courtroom officially opens in Hereford
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Windscale Pile 2
Windscale Pile 2
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Tyrosinaemia screening implemented in England

Newborn screening for hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1) is now being offered to all babies in England.

HT1 has become the latest condition to be included in the NHS Newborn Blood Spot (NBS) ...

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Waste Metric Dashboard: September 2025
Waste Metric Dashboard: September 2025
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Independent Monitoring Authority Annual Report 2024
Independent Monitoring Authority Annual Report 2024
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Understanding tax advisers and recognising potentially harmful practices
Understanding tax advisers and recognising potentially harmful practices
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New agency chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
New agency chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
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Deprived communities to get new flood defences faster 
Deprived communities to get new flood defences faster 
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Ministerial letter on cyber security to leading UK companies
Ministerial letter on cyber security to leading UK companies
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13 October

Pro-growth package unshackling Britain to get building
Pro-growth package unshackling Britain to get building
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LSB Statement: High Court Decision in Mazur – 13 October 2025

The Mazur judgment does not change the law under the Legal Services Act 2007. However, it has prompted discussion about how the reserved legal activity of conducting litigation has been interpreted and applied...

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PM meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 13 October 2025
PM meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 13 October 2025
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Manchester synagogue terror attack statement
Manchester synagogue terror attack statement
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MI5 issues guidance on countering espionage and interference
MI5 issues guidance on countering espionage and interference
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PM meeting with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 13 October 2025
PM meeting with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 13 October 2025
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Transfer of Greater Anglia's services into public ownership
Transfer of Greater Anglia's services into public ownership
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Mayors and councillors to access LGPS under reforms
Mayors and councillors to access LGPS under reforms
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The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in the ongoing peace processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in the ongoing peace processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Minister for the Middle East speech at Wilton Park conference on Gaza recovery and reconstruction
Minister for the Middle East speech at Wilton Park conference on Gaza recovery and reconstruction
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Annual Report for 2024 on the operation of the Chemical Weapons Act 1996
Annual Report for 2024 on the operation of the Chemical Weapons Act 1996
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Companies House strategy 2025 to 2030
Companies House strategy 2025 to 2030
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Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Scheme improvements (access and protections)
Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Scheme improvements (access and protections)
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Compliance Clarity: Real World Lessons in Trade Sanctions Breach Detection 

OTSI is committed to sharing information with businesses to support their compliance with trade sanctions. This might be in the form of a disclosure linked to enforcement action, or updated guidance. It could...

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HMS Richmond ‘Alive With Opportunity’ showcase in Mumbai
HMS Richmond ‘Alive With Opportunity’ showcase in Mumbai
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WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement
WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement
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34th MOD Sanctuary Awards celebrate sustainability achievements in Defence
34th MOD Sanctuary Awards celebrate sustainability achievements in Defence
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PM meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France: 13 October 2025
PM meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France: 13 October 2025
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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: Statement by UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: Statement by UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
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PM meeting with Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 13 October 2025
PM meeting with Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 13 October 2025
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Notice to improve: The Beckmead Trust
Notice to improve: The Beckmead Trust
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UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation: productivity for farmers
UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation: productivity for farmers
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More sustainability innovation from Ugandan socio-champions
More sustainability innovation from Ugandan socio-champions
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What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment
Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and...
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Staying informed while you wait for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you should get regular and accessible updates from your healthcare professionals while you wait.
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Inside PECS: Managing One of Government’s Most Complex Contracts 

[English] - [Cymraeg]

Every week, thousands of defendants are transported from prisons to court hearings across England and Wales. Behind this vital service is the Prisoner Escort...

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A Landmark Year for England’s Fungi

From international pledges to pioneering reintroduction projects, it’s been an exciting year for England’s fungi. Natural England Mycologist, Matt Wainhouse, reflects on remarkable year for fungal conservation...

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Making London Accessible: How Travel Hands Is Transforming Urban Mobility

Every day, thousands of Londoners with visual impairments face challenges that most of us rarely consider—from navigating busy streets to finding the right bus stop. For many, something as simple as a walk to...

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Fuel Finder draft guidance on the CMA’s enforcement functions
Fuel Finder draft guidance on the CMA’s enforcement functions
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New Truro tidal gates ready to swing into action
New Truro tidal gates ready to swing into action
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Faithful Stewards: The role of Friends of Cathedral charities
Faithful Stewards: The role of Friends of Cathedral charities
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UK-Utah Joint Statement on 2nd Annual Working Group Meetings
UK-Utah Joint Statement on 2nd Annual Working Group Meetings
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Marine Licences Drive Coastal Development, Environmental Restoration and Infrastructure Protection in England's Seas
Marine Licences Drive Coastal Development, Environmental Restoration and Infrastructure Protection in England's Seas
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Disclosure note regarding tranche 3 - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Oct 2025. Category: General. Originator: Inquiry.
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Tranche 3 timeline - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Oct 2025. Category: General. Originator: Inquiry.
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Tranche 3 timeline - Undercover Policing Inquiry
Publication date: 13 Oct 2025. Category: General. Originator: Inquiry.
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Listening and improving: how we’re developing species monitoring  
Skylark nest and chicks. Credit: Natural England/P.N. Watts.

Nature underpins our health, wellbeing and the economy. It gives us the essentials of fresh water, air, food, medicine, flood prevention and climate...

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Manor Farm Dairy in Dorset fined for slurry polluting river
Manor Farm Dairy in Dorset fined for slurry polluting river
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Second chance to comment on Personal Locator Beacon registration
Second chance to comment on Personal Locator Beacon registration
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CMA refers B2B used car auction merger for Phase 2 investigation
CMA refers B2B used car auction merger for Phase 2 investigation
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HMS Agamemnon completes first dive
HMS Agamemnon completes first dive
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Building Digital UK to be integrated with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Building Digital UK to be integrated with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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Flood Action Week: How Prepared Are You for Flooding?

As an Area Flood Risk Manager and National Flood Duty Manger responding to flood incidents over the last 20 years, I've seen first-hand the devastating impacts that flooding has on our communities. I’ve spoken...

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British Tourist Authority annual report and accounts for 2024 to 2025
British Tourist Authority annual report and accounts for 2024 to 2025
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MMO updates bass fishing guidance for 2025
MMO updates bass fishing guidance for 2025
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Sellafield Ltd awards £2.9bn infrastructure contracts
Sellafield Ltd awards £2.9bn infrastructure contracts
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FCDO Services spend over £25,000, September 2025
FCDO Services spend over £25,000, September 2025
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2025 to 2026 quarter 2
FCDO Services: workforce management information on gender 2025 to 2026 quarter 2
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2025 to 2026 quarter 2
FCDO Services: workforce management information on ethnicity 2025 to 2026 quarter 2
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FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2025 to 2026 quarter 2
FCDO Services: workforce management information on disability 2025 to 2026 quarter 2
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FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, July to September 2025
FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, July to September 2025
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Advice issued under the Business Appointment Rules for Ministers
Advice issued under the Business Appointment Rules for Ministers
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Port of Exeter Harbour Revision Order
Port of Exeter Harbour Revision Order
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Water resources planning guideline update
Water resources planning guideline update
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Consultation on the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Consultation on the Merchant Shipping (EPIRB and PLB Registration) (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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Consultation on the proposed rate per loan for the 2024 to 2025 Public Lending Right scheme year
Consultation on the proposed rate per loan for the 2024 to 2025 Public Lending Right scheme year
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee for 2025
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee for 2025
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Public urged to get flood ready as Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week
Public urged to get flood ready as Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week
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What have people told us about Continuing Healthcare?
Continuing Healthcare should provide those eligible with NHS-funded support outside hospital. But how easy is it to get? And how could it be simpler?
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Guidance: Management oversight policy framework
Guidance: Management oversight policy framework
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12 October

Prime Minister pledges UK leadership in Gaza’s reconstruction at historic Egyptian Peace summit
Prime Minister pledges UK leadership in Gaza’s reconstruction at historic Egyptian Peace summit
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