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  • Airport to revitalise British St Helena

    The go ahead for an airport on the island of St Helena will be given by International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell - subject to strict pre-conditions – on the basis that it will provide best value for the British ta…

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

  • Defra announces changes to arm’s length bodies

    Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today announced reforms to more than 30 of Defra’s arm’s length bodies.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Defra’s arm’s length bodies

    Announcing the next series of reforms to Defra's network of arm's length bodies.

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

  • Don’t bring me back: buy me in the UK

    More than 50 people a day have illegal foods seized at ports and airports when entering the UK, the latest figures show.

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

  • Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes

    The code provides game farmers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their animals, as required under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

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

  • Hillsborough Panel to continue

    Theresa May confirms that panel has full government support to continue in its role overseeing publication of all publicly-held documents.

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

  • Legal high becomes Class B drug

    Those caught in possession of Naphyrone, often advertised as NRG1, face a maximum of five years in prison alongside an unlimited fine.

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

  • Family unit at Yarl's Wood to close

    Detention of children at the immigration removal centre to end but the facility will continue to house adults.

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

  • ‘Legal high’ Naphyrone to be a Class B drug

    Naphyrone (often called ‘NRG1’) and its related compounds will become Class B drugs from Friday July 23, 2010.

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

  • Damian Green: Changes to the Immigration points based system

    This written ministerial statement was submitted to the House of Commons by Damian Green, the minister of state for immigration, on July 22,…

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Brussels 15 and 16 July 2010: post-council statement

    The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Crime Prevention (JamesBrokenshire): My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and…

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

  • Cancellation of the e-Borders contract

    e-Borders is the electronic collection and checking of individual passenger details against UK police, security and immigration watchlists…

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

  • The Hillsborough Independent Panel

    I want to place on record the government’s support for the work of the Hillsborough Independent Panel under the chairmanship of the Right…

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

  • Operation in 2009 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006

    Baroness Neville Jones: My Rt honourable Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May) has today made the following…

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

  • Two new appointments to the HSE Board

    Paul Kenny and Frances Outram Wright have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board as non-executive directors.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Tim Loughton on decommissioning ContactPoint

    Ministers confirm arrangements for the closure and decommissioning of ContactPoint.

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

  • John Hayes appointed to joint role

    Information on the appointment of John Hayes as joint minister for DfE and BIS. His responsibilities include apprenticeships, among others.

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

  • Reform of children’s trusts

    Information on plans to reduce the bureaucracy surrounding children’s trusts.

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

  • Launch of the National Citizen Service

    Tim Loughton welcomes the Prime Minister’s launch of the National Citizen Service pilots for young people.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 22 July 2010

    Briefing by the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Sheffield Forgemasters, Prime Minister's US comments and justice

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