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  • Immigration minister inspects operations at Essex port

    The work of Border Force to protect the UK from smugglers came under the scrutiny of Mark Harper during a visit to the Port of Tilbury.

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

  • Education Minister Elizabeth Truss gives speech on international evidence

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss gives an international evidence speech following today's publication of the PIRLS and TIMSS test results.

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

  • International tests results published

    The results for English pupils taking part in a major international educational test show marks down in science, up in English, and plateauing in maths.

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

  • King of Jordan visits Downing Street

    The Prime Minister met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in Downing Street

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

  • Prime Minister announces Saul Klein as UK Tech Envoy to Israel

    PM: I'm delighted to announce we are appointing Saul Klein, someone with huge experience in early-stage investment, to be the UK's first tech envoy to Israel.

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

  • Government publishes draft tax legislation

    On 11 December the Government published draft tax legislation, as well as responses to consultations that have taken place over the summer.

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

  • NDA sets out key activities for Dounreay

    The NDA which owns Dounreay and funds its clean-up has published its draft business plan setting out its priorities for decommissioning during the next 3 years.

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  • Minister for Africa hails Ghana as a ‘beacon of democracy’ following successful elections

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds: "I congratulate John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of Ghana and on elections that were widely recognised to be free, fair and transparent."

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

  • Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council agree joint communiqué

    The Joint Ministerial Council closed today with the agreement of a joint communiqué which sets out priority issues.

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

  • Skiers: avoid injury and expensive medical bills

    We urge winter sports holidaymakers to know their limits before hitting the slopes.

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

  • £1.2 billion contract awarded for new attack submarine

    The MOD has awarded a £1.2 billion contract for Audacious, the latest Astute Class attack submarine to be built for the Royal Navy.

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

  • Prince of Wales welcomes homes Welsh Guards from Afghanistan

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has welcomed home members of 1st Battalion The Welsh Guards from their recent tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • 1 LANCS are first of 500 homecoming troops

    The first tranche of British troops to be sent home from Afghanistan, as announced by the Prime Minister last year, have returned to the UK.

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

  • Appointments to the Homes and Communities Agency Regulation Committee

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has appointed two non-executive members following open competition.

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

  • Boost to councils and communities through the New Homes Bonus

    The New Homes Bonus scheme pays over £1 billion to councils backing growth.

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

  • Road safety

    Information on the current status of the Think! Road Safety campaign.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi marks Human Rights Day

    Baroness Warsi will launch the UK’s campaign for election to the UN Human Rights Council, she will say: "We believe in a Human Rights Council that can make its voice heard, even when the issues are unpopular or difficul…

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

  • Attorney General applies for fresh inquests for victims of Hillsborough disaster

    An application has been made to the High Court for new inquests into the deaths of the 96 victims.

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

  • Office of Rail Regulation

    Speech to the Office of Rail Regulation members about rail transparency, fares and usage through the Olympics.

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

  • Two new council members appointed to Competition Commission

    Competition Minister Jo Swinson said: “I’m delighted to welcome Dame Janet and Penny to the Competition Commission. They both bring invaluable…

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