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An explanation of the UK's vote as delivered by Peter Wilson Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative, UK Mission to the UN, New York
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The New Year Honours list recognises over 120 people for their contribution to education, children’s services and equality and diversity.
Congratulations to those who have been awarded a New Year’s Honour for their work in local government, charities and communities.
The New Year Honours lists 2017 recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.
Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns congratulates those who received a New Year’s Honour.
The 2017 New Year Honours recognise the achievements of a wide range of people throughout the health and social care sector.
Over half of the Queen’s Police Medals have been awarded to officers below the rank of superintendent.
114 service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours List
Looking back at what the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has achieved over the last year.
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data tracks land and property sales in England and Wales submitted to them for registration.
The MOD has announced the next step in its programme to put small businesses at the heart of Defence procurement and deliver value for money.
Learner drivers will be allowed to have driving lessons on motorways with a driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation asking for views on proposals to improve motorcycle training.
Nearly 500 people have been arrested since the government’s landmark Psychoactive Substances Act came into force 6 months ago.
Fairer contracts and cheaper deals will be available to gym-goers in 2017, as the post-Christmas rush to get fit begins.
Barcodes are being used to trace NHS patients and their treatments, manage medical supplies and monitor the effectiveness of equipment.
Local Government Minister Marcus Jones urged festive households to continue the season of goodwill and reuse or recycle their Christmas trees.
Poor white boys do worse in schools but black and Asian Muslim young people, girls especially, do worse for jobs.
Nine projects have been awarded share of grant worth more than £2 million.
PHE’s One You campaign is helping middle age people live more healthily by asking ‘How are you?’ and providing free support and tools.
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