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@DCMS
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Regular movement is key to helping boost our wellbeing - our bodies and minds are connected Looking after our physical health helps us prevent problems with our mental health - even a short 10 minute walk can boost our mood, increasing our mental alertness and energy It can
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@MaritimeUK
Maritime UK
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Celebrating Women in Maritime 👷‍♀️ This week Maritime UK, @transportgovuk and @WISTAUK will be celebrating women in maritime, in the lead up to International Day for Women in Maritime on 18th May. To get involved visit: .
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@SciTechgovuk
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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Satellite navigation systems aboard aircrafts have seen an increase in hacking in recent months ✈️ Highly resilient quantum navigation tech could be key to ensuring flights are able to take off without disruption. See the first UK trials take place on an in flight aircraft 👇
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@Byron_Davies
Lord Davies of Gower
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Fishing is a key industry with a long history in Britain but sadly it remains a dangerous profession with casualties & the loss of life every year. Today marks @Seafarers_KGFS ’ first National Fishing Remembrance Day – a chance to honour those who have lost their lives fishing.
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@Mark_J_Harper
Mark Harper
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Delighted to see a @GWRHelp train named after HRH The Princess Royal last week, recognising her remarkable commitment to public service. Proud to celebrate the contribution of Her Royal Highness to public life through one of the greatest traditions on our railways.
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@HS2ltd
HS2 Ltd
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Our latest project update video is out 🎥🤩 Join stations director, Huw Edwards as he highlights the progress we've made so far in 2024, including passing the halfway point in the completion of our tunnels 🎉. Watch now ⬇️
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@SciTechgovuk
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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"We're excited for autonomous driving to be one of the first examples of AI really changing our society for the good." Hear more from @alexgkendall , CEO of UK company @wayve_ai who secured over $1bn investment to develop the next generation of AI powered self-driving vehicles 👇
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@NationalHways
National Highways
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We are installing a new bridge this coming weekend, so we will be closing the M25 both ways between junctions 9 and 10 from 9pm Friday 10 May to 6am Monday 13 May. Only travel if necessary. More info: ▶️
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@SciTechgovuk
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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British company @Wayve_ai has secured the largest ever investment into a UK AI company. This will enable them to develop and launch the first “embodied AI” technology, to power the next generation of self-driving cars. Find out more:
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@UKGovScotland
UK Government Scotland
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UK Government funded Freeports = jobs 🛳️ Backed by £26m @forthports will become an economic powerhouse, generating billions of pounds in investment, and – crucially – creating thousands of well-paid jobs along the East Coast. But what is a freeport? @forthports explains 👇
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@networkrail
Network Rail
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📣 Travelling this week? Industrial action by ASLEF union will mean reduced train services in England until Saturday 11 May. This may also affect some cross-border services into Wales and Scotland. Please check @nationalrailenq before you travel: ➡️
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@luhc
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
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The Islands Forum will meet in Anglesey this week. Members from UK and devolved governments and member councils meet regularly to identify issues unique to the islands around the country. The Scottish isles are already benefiting from government funding:
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@HuwMerriman
Huw Merriman MP
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The #WestCoastMainLine was electrified 50 years ago, delivering faster, more reliable journeys for passengers. Since then, we've gone even further by investing in more upgrades to improve services - part of our plan to grow the economy and future-proof our railways.
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@transportgovuk
Department for Transport
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Caught out by driving in bus lanes or yellow box junctions? We want to hear from you on whether the current traffic enforcement measures are fair to drivers. Have your say by 11 May:
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@SciTechgovuk
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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AI is making train travel more accessible 👏 To mark #NationalBSLDay @bhatti_saqib visited Waterloo station to see how new digital screens are using AI to translate live journey information into British Sign Language (BSL). Watch to find out more👇 @deafPLUS_UK | @networkrail
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@THINKgovuk
THINK! Road Safety
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Today is Beep Beep Day thanks to @BrakeCharity ! Children across the country are having fun and learning vital road safety skills with the help of Timmy Time🐑 Want to get involved? Check out #beepbeepday
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