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The first new Freeports will be established after we leave the EU, to turbocharge growth and ensure towns and cities across the UK benefit from Brexit trade opportunities.

Link: Trade Secretary announces Freeports Advisory Panel will ensure UK is ready to trade post-Brexit
Source: Gov Press Releases

British Ambassador hosts Emirati interns set to embark on BAE Systems programmes in the UK.

Link: Emirati interns set to embark on internship programmes in the UK
Source: Gov Press Releases

The Environment Secretary’s speech at Countryfile Live which took place at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1 August 2019.

Link: Environment Secretary’s speech at Countryfile Live 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson underlined the vital role of further education and skills on his first visit in post when he met apprentices in Yorkshire

Link: Education Secretary meets apprentices on his first visit
Source: Gov Press Releases

This eAlert also contains updates on Felling Licence Online, the Woodland Carbon Fund, the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and the new agent authority form.

Link: eAlert: 1 August 2019 – Oak processionary moth update and Sheffield tree felling investigation
Source: Gov Press Releases

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has worked with partners to boost the electrical supply at RAF Lakenheath 4 months ahead of schedule.

Link: RAF Lakenheath gets power to grow thanks to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Source: Gov Press Releases

For the first time, people aged 16 years and older will be able to buy a screening test patch from general sale outlets to see if they are allergic to PPD.

Link: First allergy test for hair dye to go on general sale
Source: Gov Press Releases

Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP is the new Ministerial Champion for the Midlands Engine.

Link: New Midlands Engine Champion Robert Jenrick backs the Midlands from the heart of government
Source: Gov Press Releases