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  • Registration for providers of social work services: guidance published

    From 13 November 2013, local authorities may enter into contracts to delegate certain statutory functions to private and voluntary social work providers.

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  • Statement on A&E waiting times

    Department of Health statement on A&E waiting times

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

  • Reduced counter service at Islamabad

    The British High Commission in Islamabad will continue to operate a reduced public counter passport service in preparation for the transition of passport services to the United Kingdom in 2014.

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

  • Boost in specialist mental health midwives to combat post-natal depression: Government statement

    There will be more trained specialist mental health midwives in the NHS to help women at risk of suffering from post-natal depression

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

  • Targeted consultation on immigration and visa charging principles

    This written ministerial statement was delivered on 12 November 2013 in the House of Commons by Mark Harper and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks about child protection

    Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, speaks to the Association of Independent LSCB chairs about child protection.

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

  • HMS Daring deployment to boost UK response to Philippines typhoon

    Britain will deploy a Royal Navy warship and RAF military transport aircraft to help people devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Government builds on Olympics model to cut infrastructure costs

    Guidance published by the Treasury uses lessons learned from the Olympics and private sector to drive down infrastructure costs.

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

  • Nearly 10,000 jobs supported by road investment in 2014

    £4.3 billion of investment in 209 road schemes throughout Britain.

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

  • Youth Event in Thessaloniki, Greece

    'Your Country Needs You – Can Young people change the country’s future?'

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

  • Sir John Whitehead, GCMG CVO - 1932-2013

    Former British Ambassador to Japan dies aged 81.

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

  • Minister on boosting Russia trade and fairness

    Business Secretary Vince Cable gave a wide-ranging interview in Moscow in which he discussed his mission to boost business with Russia and secure fair and proportionate treatment for the Greenpeace detainees.

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

  • Iran: 'A deal is on the table and it can be done.'

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken about the progress of talks on Iran's nuclear programme in an interview with the BBC today.

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

  • UK independent television production mission to China for collaboration

    On 11 Nov, Pact (the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television) leads a strong delegation of top British TV production companies to China.

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

  • Omani teachers take the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

    169 Omani primary and secondary school English teachers attended a graduation ceremony held at the British Ambassador’s residence in Muscat.

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

  • The UK and India: A GREAT scientific partnership

    Transcript of the speech by the UK High Commissioner Sir James Bevan at the Research Councils UK Plenary, 12 November 2013.

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

  • UK boosts response to Philippines typhoon

    Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged another P280 million of assistance bringing the total amount pledged to relief efforts in the Philippines to P1 billion.

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

  • £950 million City Deal to create thousands of new jobs in Southampton and Portsmouth

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Minister for Cities Greg Clark will sign a City Deal with local authorities and business groups today.

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

  • Autumn Statement 2013 date announced by Chancellor #AS2013

    Chancellor to make his annual Autumn Statement on 5 December.

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

  • Lord Mayor’s Banquet 2013: Prime Minister’s speech

    David Cameron discussed a strong and successful economy as the foundation of influence on foreign and security policy issues.

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