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Data sources of numbers relating to the coronavirus pandemic in the UK.
The new official GOV.UK logo featuring the chosen crown of His Majesty King Charles III has launched today across the site.
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Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
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Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
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This series brings together all documents relating to government security.
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