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  • National Minimum Wage penalties increased on rogue employers

    Rogue employers who do not pay their workers the NMW will face an increased penalty of up to £20,000 as part of a government crackdown.

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

  • Parents unaware of internet filters, says report

    Ofcom report highlights ways parents protect their children online.

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

  • Extracts from the Chancellor's speech on Europe

    Extracts from the Chancellor's speech to the Open Europe Conference.

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

  • Thales UK announcement: Great news for workers in east Belfast

    The NIO sends its congratulations to Thales UK, which has secured a £100m deal to supply military equipment to Indonesia

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

  • New Broadband Chief as final 5% of most remote areas in Britain tackled

    New £10m pot to pilot alternative broadband technologies as focus switches to help most remote areas.

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

  • Carmichael comments on economic figures

    Latest GDP figures show growth for Scotland.

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

  • Britain leads the way at crucial Syria conference and urges other countries to step up

    Justine Greening announces a further £100 million to the UN's latest Syria crisis appeal at pledging conference in Kuwait.

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

  • Chief Executive and Chair appointed for £1 billion Advanced Propulsion Centre

    Government and industry's strategy for building greener cars took a step forward with the appointment of key figures in the auto sector.

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

  • New British High Commissioner arrives in Pakistan

    The new British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Philip Barton, arrived in Islamabad this morning. Mr. Barton is replacing Sir Adam Thomson, who left Pakistan last month

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

  • UK and Lao universities sign MOU on forestry co-operation

    University of Wolverhampton signed a MOU with National University of Laos on delivery of practical sustainable forestry management training.

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

  • Call for bids for the Prosperity Fund 2014-2015 in Chile

    Public and private institutions are invited to apply to the Prosperity Fund in Chile offered through the Embassy in Santiago.

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

  • Scotland Analysis: EU and International Issues paper to launch this week

    Foreign Secretary and Chief Secretary to the Treasury to launch next Scotland analysis paper in Glasgow on Friday.

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

  • David Cameron meets Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg met today in 10 Downing Street to discuss energy and security.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 15 January

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on bank bonuses, Angela Merkel, and the balance of competencies review.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 15 January

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on freedom of movement.

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

  • Council Tax freeze scheme 2014 to 2015

    Letter setting out details of the government's scheme to help councils freeze Council Tax bills in England in 2014 to 2015.

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  • World-renowned photographer Mario Testino awarded honorary OBE

    Peruvian-born photographer Mario Testino was today presented with an honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey in recognition of his service to photography and cha…

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

  • World-renowned photographer Mario Testino awarded honorary OBE

    Culture Minister presents award in recognition of services to photography and charity.

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

  • Minister for Africa expresses condolences over South Sudanese ferry disaster

    Mark Simmonds offers condolences to those affected by the sinking of a ferry carrying hundreds of people fleeing violence in South Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Hungarian Foreign Minister to London

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today welcomed Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi to London, they discussed energy security & EU reform.

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