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  • Consultation on inspection of local authority school improvement

    Plans to introduce a new framework for inspecting the school improvement functions provided by under-performing local authorities published.

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  • Royal Navy warship hosts NATO delegates in Qatar

    During a routine port visit on patrol in the Middle East, Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth hosted representatives of NATO members.

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

  • ‘Fair deal’ rewards councils that lead drive for growth

    Finalised local government settlement delivers 1.3% change.

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

  • 2013 Commonwealth Essay Competition

    The British High Commission is pleased to announce that the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) in partnership with Cambridge University Press has launched the 2013 Commonwealth Essay Competition.

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

  • Small firms urged to explore Korean opportunities

    UKTI launches Opportunity Korea programme of events around the country to help British businesses unlock trade opportunities in South Korea.

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

  • UK firms head for Hollywood

    Industry leaders from the UK creative sector will be in Los Angeles this week for the first ever LA Innovation Forum.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns attacks on police headquarters in Northern Iraq

    The FCO has condemned yesterday's attacks on Iraqi security forces in Kirkuk and calls on Iraq’s leaders to send out a strong message against violence.

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

  • Future of hydrogen powered cars mapped out

    Over one and a half million hydrogen powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030 according to a joint government-industry study.

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

  • UK hosts first formal dialogue with Brazil

    Foreign Secretary William Hague hosts Brazilian Minister for External Relations, Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, for the UK-Brazil High Level Strategic Dialogue.

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

  • Miniature surveillance helicopters help protect front line troops

    British troops in Afghanistan are the first to use state-of-the-art handheld nano surveillance helicopters.

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

  • New commissioners to help with Audit Commission closure

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles announces 4 new appointments to the Audit Commission Board.

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

  • Success of Alternative Dispute Resolution service

    Over 400 applications have been received by HM Revenue and Customs Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (ADR).

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  • Council Tax freeze scheme 2013 to 2014

    Letter from Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis about the government's scheme to help councils freeze Council Tax bills in England.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Gregory Barker on the Triennial Review of the Committee on Climate Change

    Triennial review of the Committee on Climate Change announced today.

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

  • Local government settlement 2013 to 2014

    Written ministerial statement about the finalised local government settlement 2013 to 2014.

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

  • Somalia: UK to help build democratic government

    Britain will help Somalia to establish a new government and federal parliament, as well as providing aid to help fight the food crisis

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

  • Common sense restored to Health and Safety

    Two reports published today reveal the Government is making rapid progress in restoring common sense to health and safety.

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

  • Welsh Secretary hosts Jobs Summit for Wales

    The UK government will today emphasise the importance of an all-Wales partnership approach to tackling youth unemployment at Wales's first Jobs Summit.

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

  • Cold weather plan: Level 2 alert issued

    The Met Office has forecast that in at least the next 2 to 3 days there is a 60% chance of cold temperatures/icy conditions/snow in the East…

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

  • FSA issues information sheet on preventing listeriosis in hospitals and nursing/care homes

    The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a new information sheet on preventing listeriosis in hospitals, nursing homes and care homes. …

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