diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Data found in this repository are licensed under the UK's Open Government Licenc
 Documentation, example and data license
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-    |copy| British Crown copyright, 2012.
+    |copy| British Crown copyright, 2021.
     
     You may use and re-use the information featured in this repository (not including logos) free of 
     charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the 
@@ -22,5 +22,3 @@ Documentation, example and data license
     
     Any email enquiries regarding the use and re-use of this information resource should be 
     sent to: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk.
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diff --git a/version.txt b/version.txt
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+2.0.0