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Government launches intervention at Thurrock over financial concerns and “seriousness” of recent allegations
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Government launches Land Assembly Fund to tackle ownership problems
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Government launches new body to “get a grip” on infrastructure delays
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Government launches review of judicial review process with report expected later this year
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Government launches review of law and powers to tackle unauthorised sites
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Government launches six consultations on sweeping local government reorganisation plans
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Government launches subsidy control consultation on increasing thresholds, introducing new streamlined routes
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Government launches taskforce on how pubs and restaurants can reopen safely
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Government Legal Department awards contract for delivery of e-learning content
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Government Legal Department business plan promises expanded trainee scheme and more legal roles based outside London
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Government Legal Department forced to outsource legal services for Test and Trace due to Brexit
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Government Legal Department issues updated guidance for civil servants on legal environment in which decisions in public bodies are made
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Government Legal Department names Croft as Director General
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Government Legal Department opens regional centre in Leeds
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Government Legal Department senior lawyer joins Browne Jacobson as commercial partner
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Government Legal Department sets out strategy for 2024 to 2027
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Government Legal Department to offer law sandwich placements for first time
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