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-# Content Publisher
+# Content Publisher (DEPRECATED)
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+> **NOTE**: This project is deprecated and is [planned to be retired](https://github.com/alphagov/govuk-rfcs/blob/main/rfc-161-technical-direction-in-publishing-2023.md).
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+---
 
 A unified publishing application for content on GOV.UK