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  • List of restrictive company names to be reduced

    Measures to cut the list of 'sensitive' names that startup businesses must get approval for, prior to setting up, have been announced today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 5 years for County Durham man for possession of Luger pistol

    Sentence increase for Joseph Wright from 18 months after unduly lenient sentence appeal by Solicitor General

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Examining the Transformative Potential of Social Funds

    A new article from the Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium looks at social funds in conflict affected situations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Automatic 'early release' axed for child rapists and terrorists

    In a radical overhaul of sentencing, the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today announced that criminals convicted of rape or attempted rape of a child or terrorism offences will no longer be automatically released at the ha…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Mobiles for Development

    A new E-Learning Course offers insights into Mobile Technology for Development

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines

    Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a government drive to rid the streets of clutter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Helps Improve Aviation Security in Zanzibar

    British High Commissioner hands over specialist aviation security equipment in Zanzibar.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £3.6 million competition for innovative ideas for kidney care

    Competition to help small businesses develop high-tech treatments to improve kidney care launched by Department of Health.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • VisitBritain wins “The Best Press Service 2013” Award

    VisitBritain Russia – the tourist board of Great Britain and a part of the British Embassy Moscow – has won “The Best Press Service 2013” Association of Tour Operators of Russia Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Advice for British nationals in North India

    Consular Section at the British High Commission in New Delhi will be closed on Wednesday, 9 October.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Next Parades Commission to be appointed

    Secretary of State launches process to recruit a new 5-member Commission to adjudicate sensitive parades

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy prepares to welcome high level UK guest

    On 6-7 October, the British Embassy Vientiane will welcome Lord David Puttnam, trade envoy and acclaimed British film producer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 18th Oil & Gas Conference in Turkmenistan: 19-21 November 2013

    Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Professor Hendry will lead a delegation of more than 20 British companies to the conference this year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMS Daring in Australia for International Fleet Review

    A large British presence is in Sydney for the celebration of 100 years since the Australian Navy first entered Sydney Harbour.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Remembrance Day Service

    The annual Remembrance Day Service at the British Embassy in Bangkok will be held at 10:50am on Sunday 10 November 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military courage recognised by Operational Honours List

    A soldier who single-handedly saved Afghan and Danish soldiers from an explosive trap is among those recognised for bravery on operations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 4 October 2013

    A total of 117 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Parole Board responds to Secretary of State's announcement "Automatic 'early release' axed for child rapists and terrorists"

    The Parole Board welcomes the announcement that early release will no longer be automatic for child rapists and terrorists.

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  • The Housing Benefit and Universal Credit (Size Criteria) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013

    Consultation and a call for evidence on The Housing Benefit and Universal Credit (Size Criteria) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013.

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  • Overseas opportunity for supply chain businesses

    Opportunities for supply chain business to apply for up to £1 million of support.

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