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  • Government takes action to tackle payday lending concerns

    Payday lenders could face new restrictions on how they advertise and a new code of practice under fresh plans announced today

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

  • Improving new build homes to cut energy bills

    Communities Minister Don Foster has committed to improving energy efficiency levels in new homes that will save up to £100 per year in bills.

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

  • New international initiative to tackle travelling child sex offenders from the UK

    Thailand launch of new international initiative to tackle travelling child sex offenders from the UK.

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

  • Eleven bid to become UK City of Culture 2017

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announces the places that have put their names forward.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences on death of Hugo Chavez

    On hearing of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Foreign Secretary William Hague offered his condolences.

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

  • From Hastings to Hull, and Southend-on-Sea to Swansea Bay, 11 bid to become UK City of Culture 2017

    Eleven places from across the country have put their names forward to become the UK City of Culture in 2017, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announced today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Statement to Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary expresses concern at catastrophic Syrian conflict, and announces new UK support.

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

  • Ecobuild 2013

    Speech by Communities Minister Don Foster at the Ecobuild green building conference and exhibition.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS Diagnostics waiting times and activity data January 2013 and quarterly Diagnostic Census December 2012

    Diagnostics waiting times and activity - January 2013

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

  • World must make good on promises to Syria

    International donors must deliver the humanitarian help they have pledged, says International Development Secretary

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

  • UK to help end female genital mutilation

    Britain announced the biggest ever international investment in eradicating the practice

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs (JHA): Brussels 7 to 8 March pre-Council statement

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 6 March 2013 by Theresa May. The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council…

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

  • Sham marriage gang jailed

    A gang of 11 behind a series of sham marriages in Lancashire have been jailed for more than 18 years.

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

  • UK government publishes its evidence to the Silk Commission

    The UK government has today published its evidence to the Commission on Devolution in Wales, the ‘Silk’ Commission.

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

  • Focus on families: new drive to help troubled families

    The government sets out its ambition to help all troubled families get back on their feet and create a better future for their children.

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

  • Parents get more information about school performance

    Coalition government publishes new data about the performance and expenditure of secondary schools in England.

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

  • Barriers to business round table event

    The British Embassy and the British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce jointly hosted a round table discussion on 5 March 2013.

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

  • Better advice on helping patients back into work launched

    Better support to get back into work through new fit note guidance.

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

  • Government takes action to tackle payday lending concerns

    New evidence shows that problems in the industry are harming consumers

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

  • International Women's Day 2013

    The UK government is taking action to support and empower women across the globe. Find out more this International Women's Day.

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