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  • Border Force stops Purfleet tobacco smuggling attempt

    An attempt to smuggle almost 7 tonnes of hand-rolling tobacco into the UK via the Port of Purfleet was thwarted by Border Force officers.

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

  • £250,000 of improvements planned on M5 Junction 17

    Road users are to benefit from £250,000 of improvements on the M5 at Junction 17 early next year.

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  • Huge penalties for rogue claims management firms

    Claims firms responsible for providing bad service and bombarding people with nuisance calls can be issued with financial penalties.

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

  • Report highlights great strides Britain has made in fighting antisemitism

    Significant progress has been made in partnership with the community in tackling antisemitism.

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

  • Wilfred Owen’s home given special status

    Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey lists the Shrewsbury home of war poet Wilfred Owen as government continues to commemorate the First World War Centenary

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

  • Celebrities back Christmas campaign for more organ donors

    A new campaign to raise awareness of organ donation and boost the numbers of registered organ donors launches with support from celebrities.

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

  • Changes to pet passports to strengthen travel scheme

    Changes to the pet travel scheme have been introduced.

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

  • Scottish salmon - a worldwide success story

    Worldwide sales of Scottish salmon reach an all time high of £571 million and the first Protected Food Name bid for London

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

  • Foreign Office responds to Sudan's decision to expel two UN officials

    Minister for Africa condemns Sudan move to expel senior UN figures and joins UNSG Ban Ki-moon call to reverse decision.

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

  • Businesses sign up to online tax account

    More than half a million businesses have signed up to an online tax account – Your Tax Account – HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today.

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

  • 41 million wills available to search online for the first time

    The wills of Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Alan Turing and Beatrix Potter are among millions which have been made accessible to the public through a searchable online database.

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

  • Millions wasted as people don’t spend gift vouchers

    £300 million worth of gift vouchers bought this year could go unspent according to research by the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association.

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

  • £800,000 for social action projects that support people at end of life

    Seven social action projects will provide support to people at the end of their lives, and to their families, thanks to new funding.

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

  • Rural productivity driven by hi-tech boost and better roads

    More rural opportunities could increase rural employment in England by 6%.

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

  • Have you had a personalised registration as a gift this Christmas?

    If you've had a personalised registration as a gift this Christmas, find out what you need to do to put it on your vehicle.

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  • Cold weather arrives

    Health risks for vulnerable people may increase.

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  • Indian Ocean tsunami 10th anniversary: Prime Minister's message

    A message from the Prime Minister to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

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

  • Multi-million pound fund for cities to take driving seat in green car revolution

    Cities across the UK can now take advantage of a £35 million fund to promote the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles.

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

  • Councils urged to boost access to free-to-use cash machines on high streets

    Councils are being urged to use their business rates powers to increase access to free-to-use cash machines on high streets and in town centres.

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

  • Switching children on to online safety this Christmas

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan urges parents to check they know how to help keep their children safe online.

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