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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Fantastic that the World Skills UK national finals are coming to London! Hundreds of the most talented technical learners will compete in the capital, showcasing the skills driving our nation's growth. feweek.co.uk/revealed-3-l...

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3 London colleges to host WorldSkills UK national finals

Skills competition to return to capital city for the first time in 16 years

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 14/08/2026

Tonight, Wembley welcomes the first of five London shows on the After Hours Til Dawn tour, bringing hundreds of thousands of fans to our city and supporting our hospitality, retail, transport and creative industries. London is the world's music capital, and events like this show why.

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The Weeknd at Wembley Stadium: Showtimes, support act and last-minute tickets

The Weeknd is coming to Wembley in August

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15/08/2026

Less than one in five boys says they have a positive male role model. That's why programmes that connect young people with trusted mentors matter. Sometimes one good example can make all the difference.

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"Find good role models like Jude Bellingham": Sadiq Khan's 6 tips for fighting the manosphere at home

As he unveils a new campaign tackling the manosphere, the Mayor of London shares practical tips on how to keep the boys and men we love safe

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15/08/2026

Westminster councillors aren't content with threatening nightlife. Now it's soup kitchens. At a time when many vulnerable Londoners are struggling, vital charities serving our communities should be supported, not have their future placed in doubt.

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Westminster council threatens Charing Cross soup kitchen with closure

Conservative authority says site is not safe for vulnerable people charity serves or general public

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 21/07/2026

The report from the London AI and Jobs Taskforce makes one thing clear: the impact of AI on jobs is not predetermined. I'm pleased to accept the flagship recommendations from the Taskforce and back them with £18 million in skills and careers support for young Londoners.

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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Today we released our impact report: 'A Real Living Wage: 25 Years In'. 🎉 A huge thank you to our report sponsors Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and @sse.com, and to all of the Living Wage Employers choosing to lead. 📖 Read the report: www.livingwage.org.uk/real-living-...

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We’re teaming up with the Premier League to create jobs + boost standards in football ⚽ The Stewarding Academy, delivered by Capital City College will help Londoners build careers in the sector & improve the matchday experience for fans. Find out more 👉 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-and-pr...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 06/07/2026

A boost for London football ⚽ We're partnering with the Premier League on a new £1.2m Stewarding Academy to train 1,500 Londoners, help 1,000 into jobs, raise safety standards, and support the matchday experience.

A high-visibility yellow stewarding vest with the headline "A Standout Partnership". The text reads: "The Mayor of London and the Premier League are joining forces to develop and enhance London's stewarding community. Standing out for stewarding." The Mayor of London and Premier League logos appear at the bottom alongside a link to the Capital City College stewarding skills academy.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 08/07/2026

Heading out in the heat? Plan ahead with London’s Cool Spaces map. Find: • Indoor rest spots • Shaded outdoor areas • Free drinking water • Public toilets

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Cool Spaces

Cool Spaces Map displays indoor venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days.

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🌟 Looking to build your skills, confidence and experience? The #ReadinessToWork programme helps Londoners aged 18–25 connect with mentors, gain valuable experience and take a step closer to good work. 📅 Apply by 1 Sept: www.letourgb.com/readiness-to...

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Readiness to Work | Grand Départ GB 2027

Grand Départ GB's Readiness to Work programme offers young people a chance to gain real event experience alongside mentoring and career advice.

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Nominations are now open for @london.gov.uk Adult Learning Awards 2026, celebrating the very best of London’s adult skills sector ⭐ We’re recognising the organisations helping to build London’s future talent pipelines. Submit your nomination by 24 July: www.london.gov.uk/london-adult-learning-awards

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Many cultural spaces in our city are designated Cool Spaces🧊 Open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days☀️ Find your nearest Cool Space⬇️ apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Great to be at the opening day of #LondonTechWeek 2026 today alongside @london.gov.uk. This week brings together founders, investors and innovators from around the world to explore the technologies shaping our future and showcase why London remains a global leader in tech and innovation.

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Citizens UK @citizensuk.org · 14/05/2026

Great to be joined by Steering Group co-chairs Deputy Mayor of London, Business and Growth @howarddawber.bsky.social, Bishop of Croydon @rosemariemallett.bsky.social, and KPMG London Senior Partner and Regional Chair Anna Purchas at the launch of the ‘Making London Work for All’ initiative. 🙌

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 17/05/2026

Prejudice toward one community is prejudice towards us all.

Graphic from the Mayor of London with a grey background and black text. The heading reads “Mayor of London.” The statement condemns Islamophobic incidents connected to a far-right protest, says organisers came to spread anti-Muslim hatred and division, and affirms London’s commitment to inclusion. It calls on Londoners to show solidarity with Jewish, Muslim and minority communities and states that prejudice against one community affects everyone. The statement is signed “Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.”

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/05/2026

NEW: we're supersizing the Hopper fare to put money back into Londoners' pockets this summer. Look out for our fun 🐸 buses.

Bold black text at the top reads “Mayor of London” followed by “Introducing: The Weekend Hopper.” Below, a green London double‑decker bus illustrated with cartoon frog features is shown with text along the side reading “Enjoy the Weekend Hopper this summer.” A green circular badge says “Unlimited bus and tram journeys all day long for one fare.” At the bottom, black text reads “Enjoy unlimited weekend bus and tram journeys for the price of a Hopper fare each Saturday and Sunday this summer,” followed by smaller text “Between 25 July and 31 August, including the late August bank holiday.”

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LDNMayor Economy @ldn-economy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Great to see the GLA Group's new Responsible Procurement Case Studies report. Delivering through responsible procurement is central to the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social's priorities - helping SMEs access opportunities, compete fairly and grow. Read the report 👉 www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

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Collaborative Procurement Board

The Collaborative Procurement Board oversees the procurement of certain contracts on behalf of the GLA Group.

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LDNMayor Economy @ldn-economy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Up to 12 London-based small businesses can expect: ✅ Bid writing support ✅ 1:1 mentoring ✅ Direct supply chain insight Applications close at 5pm this Friday - apply now: www.anchors.london/supplychainm... (2/2)

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LDNMayor Economy @ldn-economy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🚨 Final call for London SMEs! Don’t miss your chance to join a free Supply Chain Mentoring Programme backed by @MayorofLondon and delivered with Siemens Mobility & Willmott Dixon Interiors. www.anchors.london/supplychainm... (1/2)

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Supply Chain Mentoring Programme | London Anchor Institutions' Network

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Our nighttime economy contributes over £139 billion to the capital each year. @london.gov.uk has set out plans to improve licensing and support London’s hospitality and nightlife industries - have your say on proposed changes to licensing ⬇ www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/02/2026

I welcome Great British Energy’s Local Power Plan and its support for community and local energy generation in London. This will help places of worship, social clubs, and community centres produce clean power for the people they serve.

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Great British Energy sets out Local Power Plan

GBE has published the Local Power Plan with funding of up to £1 billion for locally-owned clean energy generation projects.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/02/2026

City Hall is making it easier for housing associations to build new homes by providing £1.5bn in low-cost interest loans. This fund will unlock stalled development sites and boost London's housing supply 🏘️ www.london.gov.uk/mayor-confir...

A modern, angular glass building set in a landscaped urban park with footpaths, greenery, and a few people walking. In the background are several high‑rise residential buildings. Two cable cars travel overhead on suspended lines against a clear blue sky.

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📢 Calling London SMEs! Applications are now open for a free Supply Chain Mentoring Programme, supported by @mayoroflondon.bsky.social, delivered with Siemens Mobility & Willmott Dixon Interiors, the programme supports small businesses to strengthen bidding, social value and supplier readiness 🧵(1/2)

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

This morning’s Knight Frank London breakfast - London market met the very top of their predictions for 2025 - London is ON. @ldn-economy.bsky.social @mayoroflondon.bsky.social

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LDNMayor Economy @ldn-economy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Delivered by procurement experts at @london-fire.bsky.social , Metropolitan Police & Transport for London and in partnership with MSDUK & Your Business Community. 📅 24 Feb, 10-11.30am Sign up today 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-sec... 🧵 (2/2)

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Public Sector Tendering Made Simple

Thinking about supplying to the public sector, or doing more of it?

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LDNMayor Economy @ldn-economy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Public sector procurement doesn’t have to be complex - join us on 24 Feb for a free webinar to learn how it works, where to find opportunities & how to submit strong bids 🧵 (1/2) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-sec...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27/01/2026

London’s nightlife adds £21bn to our economy, but we can't take its success for granted. 🌃 The Nightlife Taskforce has set out a bold future for our city after dark. I’m committed to working with partners to turn these recommendations into reality and keep London thriving.

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Great to see the Nightlife Taskforce report launched today. Nightlife crucial to growth both as an industry in itself, and as part of making London a great place to live - part of the 'experience economy' sector in the @london.gov.uk London Growth Plan. Read the report ▶️ nightlife-research.london

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Jack Brown @jwbrown.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Perfect end to our @strandgroup.bsky.social London governance module this year - across to City Hall for an excellent session with Deputy Mayor @howarddawber.bsky.social discussing the mayoralty today. Join us on MA Government Studies for 2026/27: www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgr...

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Next stop on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour is MATCHADO for a delicious Matcha. Make sure to support your local cafes this Small Business Saturday weekend! #ShopSmall

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Getting into the Christmas spirit for7 of my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour at the @RBKingston Christmas market supporting local traders. Pop along to your local markets this weekend and #ShopSmall. Off to the next stop! @london.gov.uk

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Stop #5 of my London #SmallBusinessSaturday tour at @london.gov.uk -funded Oru Space in Sutton - a great spot providing a platform for small businesses of all kinds. Support your local this Small Business Saturday - onto the next stop!

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Stop #4 on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour across London - I’m at BOXPARK Croydon - BOXPARK has locations across London, and supports lots of independent businesses. Today is all about supporting your local businesses, so #ShopSmall this #SmallBusinessSaturday. Next stop… Sutton! @london.gov.uk

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Stop #3 on my #SmallBusinessSaturday tour across London! Just visited Mirage 2 Diner in Chislehurst, Bromley - which is a fantastic local spot. Get out there and support your local businesses today - next stop: Croydon!

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Good morning and happy Small Business Saturday! I’m out bright and early this morning, and my second stop is in the London Borough of Greenwich at Chez Maitre - I’ll be sharing updates throughout the day as I try to visit as many businesses as possible. #SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

📣 It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow! We’re asking Londoners to support by shopping small this weekend! I’ll be out across London tomorrow visiting as many small businesses as I can - follow along for updates throughout the day, and make a difference by choosing to shop small this Christmas🎄🛍️

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 01/12/2025

Free school meals are helping London’s state primary school children feel ready to learn and taking the pressure off parents. I joined Baby and Child Nutritionist Charlotte Reed on the How to Feed podcast to talk about the benefits of free school meals. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItkQ...

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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan discusses 100M Free School Meals milestone

YouTube video by Charlotte Stirling-Reed

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 24/11/2025

Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work. This #GoodEmploymentWeek, I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026 some of your rights at work are changing. Stay informed about your workplace rights.

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Employment Rights Hub

Find out about what employment rights you have in London.

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LDNMayor Economy @ldn-economy.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

🎉#GoodEmploymentWeek 2025 starts today! Hear from the Mayor of London @london.gov.uk & Deputy Mayor @howarddawber.bsky.social on why good work matters, and how the Mayor’s #GoodWorkStandard is helping London employers create fairer, more inclusive workplaces 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2CA...

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What is the Mayor’s Good Work Standard?

YouTube video by London Gov | City Hall

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Great to join learners, councils, providers and colleges from across London for @london.gov.uk Adult Learner Awards yesterday. Celebrating excellence in adult education, Inspiring people all round - special guest @bonniegreer.bsky.social and host @jimmysjobs.bsky.social

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Tom Copley @tomcopley.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

It was wonderful to join @umakumaran.bsky.social to celebrate the completion of brand-new affordable homes at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow. These homes include 82 at social rent levels funded by the Mayor of @london.gov.uk. www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2557791...

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New families move into affordable homes in east London

Families are moving into the first affordable homes at Stroudley Walk, Bromley-by-Bow. The project includes 274 homes, new shops, a park, and a…

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 30/10/2025

How short our memories are. Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse. To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I was delighted to join the Mayor @london.gov.uk and Councillor @peter-mason.bsky.social this morning to launch London's first Inclusive Talent Strategy with @londoncouncils.bsky.social Read the strategy ⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23/10/2025

Today I’m launching my Inclusive Talent Strategy with London Councils, to ensure Londoners are equipped with the skills they need to succeed and not be left behind by AI. We’re putting employers in the driving seat, shaping a skills system that delivers the talent they need to grow. bit.ly/4oxbdqv

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan pictured with representatives and guests at the London Inclusive Talent Strategy conference.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23/10/2025

Technology is transforming our city in ways I couldn’t have imagined even nine years ago, and London is leading the way. With our new Inclusive Talent Strategy, I want to ensure all Londoners have the skills they need to succeed so no-one gets left behind.

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The digital revolution is coming to London, writes Sir Sadiq Khan | LBC

The digital revolution is an opportunity to drive good growth, writes Sir Sadiq Khan.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23/10/2025

There can be no hiding place for officers who abuse their position of trust within the Met police. I will continue to support and challenge the Commissioner to rid the Met of all those unfit to serve to deliver a safer and fairer London for all.

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Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama Charing Cross investigation

PC Philip Neilson is dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing after the BBC investigation.

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Seb Dance @sebdance.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

TfL is planning to retain the popular 310 bus route to the network. The service, introduced after a pledge from Mayor of London, will continue connecting key areas in North London with a direct service and helping to build a better, safer and greener London for everyone.

The 310 bus, heading to Stamford Hill, rests to pick up and set down passengers at a bus stop.

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Howard Dawber @howarddawber.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Great news - the London Living Wage is going up! This morning I visited Mercato Mayfair, a Living Wage and #GoodWorkStandard employer, to meet Londoners who’ll benefit from the new rate of £14.80 an hour, up 6.9% from £13.85. That’s a pay rise for over 150,000 Londoners. (1/3) 🧵👇

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LDNMayor Economy @ldn-economy.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Today is Restart a Heart Day ❤️ @london.gov.uk has announced £150k for @londonambulance.nhs.uk to install 200 new defibs in 84 neighbourhoods with no or limited access 🤝 Businesses in these areas – we need your help. Could you host a defib? 👇 www.londonambulancecharity.org.uk/london-neigh...

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LDNMayor Economy @ldn-economy.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

By supporting Londoners’ wellbeing at work, we’re also driving growth across our city. Because a healthy, supported workforce is essential to a strong, inclusive and sustainable economy. Let’s ensure mental health is a priority in every workplace. #GoodGrowth #WMHD2025

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