(TEST) Prepare release: 8.9.10

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This PR was created by the Release stage 1 - create release PR (Cylc 8+ only) workflow, triggered by @MetRonnie

Tests:

• Tests last run on master:
• ✔️ Build check passed - see the workflow run (number 8) for more info

Checklist:

• Milestone complete?
  ⚠️ Couldn't find milestone matching 8.9.10
• Changelog up-to-date?
  • Examine pull requests made since the last release
  • "Released on" date updated? ⚠️ couldn't automatically set date

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• If any further changes are needed, push to this PR branch
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