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  • Celebrating same sex marriages at the British Embassy Tokyo

    British Embassy conducts same sex marriage ceremony, the second to take place in Tokyo since the UK’s Marriage Act changed.

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

  • PM and Chancellor give green light to develop HS3

    The rail link is part of a radical plan to improve transport in the north: the proposals will be key in creating a northern powerhouse.

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

  • UK international development minister Lynne Featherstone visits Bangladesh

    The Minister is visiting Dhaka to see for herself action being taken to end child marriage and prevent violence against women and girls.

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

  • UK ends combat operations in Helmand

    UK Armed Forces end combat operations in Helmand, paving the way for the final transfer of security to the Afghan National Security Forces.

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

  • UK urges Iran to reconsider death penalty

    Following the execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari, Foreign Office Minister, Tobias Ellwood MP, calls on Iran to end the use of the death penalty.

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

  • Eric Pickles shelves town hall plans for new taxes on families’ weekly shop

    The government will not support additional business rates on supermarkets and large shops.

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

  • Proposal for new shops and supermarkets tax: letter to Derby City Council

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles' letter to Derby City Council about a proposal for a new tax on large shops and supermarkets.

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

  • Switch for bigger daylight savings

    Use the extra hour gained when the clocks go back this weekend to switch energy supplier and save £200 on average on bills

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

  • Drivers set to save £150 million over the next ten years as driving licence fees fall

    Drivers will save up to £150 million over the next ten years as the cost of getting a driving licence is slashed, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Transport Minister Claire Perry announced today.

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

  • New approach to give second-hand car buyers a better deal

    Proposals to tackle problems within the used car industry and give consumers greater protection have been backed by Consumer Affairs.

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

  • Nuisance calls firms to face more fines

    Fining companies that bombard people with nuisance calls and texts should be easier, Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announced today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in North Sinai

    Foreign Secretary condemns the terrorist attack against the Egyptian Armed Forces in the North Sinai.

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

  • European Council October 2014: David Cameron’s speech

    The Prime Minister David Cameron gave a press conference at the European Council in Brussels.

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

  • Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: joint letter to EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström

    Joint letter to EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

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

  • Public urged to help stop the spread of quagga mussels

    Members of the public are being urged to help slow the spread of an invasive mussel recorded in the UK for the first time this month.

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  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Jerusalem

    Foreign Secretary offers condolences to victims of terrorist attack in Jerusalem and calls for calm.

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

  • PHE bulletin: 24 October 2014

    Includes: PHE’s 7 priorities, NHS 5 year forward view, Ebola update and the Cold weather plan for 2014.

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  • UK remains deeply concerned by the situation in Ukraine

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN to the Security Council Briefing on Ukraine

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

  • Press briefing: morning 24 October 2014

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the European Union budget.

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

  • Government remains committed to stable rental sector for hardworking tenants

    Brandon Lewis welcomes a fall in the cost of rent.

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