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  • Superfast broadband deal for Rothbury

    The people of Rothbury in Northumberland are set to become one of the first communities to receive superfast broadband.

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

  • Statement following the National Statistician’s announcement on the Retail Prices Index

    Statement by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Bold new programme to get young people ready for work

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock has set out plans for a new programme to equip young people with the skills to compete for apprenticeships and other jobs.

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

  • Sapper Richard Reginald Walker killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sapper Richard Reginald Walker from 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to 21 Engineer Regiment as part of the Task Force Helmand Engineer Group, was killed …

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  • UK hosts conference on Syrian-led political transition

    UK meeting aims to galvanise international support for Syrian-led transition to a stable democratic country

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

  • Science and mathematics education: the way forward

    Transcript of speech by the British High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan, KCMG at a British Council New Delhi on 9 January 2013.

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

  • International Development Minister in Paris

    Lynne Featherstone was in Paris on 8-9 January to discuss issues on development and violence against women and girls.

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

  • Press Release: The Viscount Younger of Leckie appointed as Business Minister

    Lord Younger appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.

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

  • Libya operation recognition for Naval Air Squadron personnel

    Royal Navy personnel from 815 Naval Air Squadron have received medals for their part in the NATO-led Libya operation in 2011.

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

  • Marines train to tackle pirates

    Royal Marines based on the deployed warship HMS Monmouth have been practising their ship-boarding skills to combat pirates and smugglers.

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

  • £292,000 boost for bioenergy entrepreneurs

    Seven British entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of £292,000 to spur on innovation in bioenergy.

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

  • Businesses warned on late VAT returns

    As many as 50,000 businesses that have failed to submit VAT returns will be targeted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) this month with warnings that their tax affairs will be closely scrutinised.

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  • Mobile Apps

    HM Revenue and Customs is using applications ('apps') for smartphones and other mobile devices to help customers understand their tax and get things right.

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  • Implementation of the Penfold Review

    Proposals to simplify the process of stopping up or diverting a highway will be announced in a consultation response today.

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

  • Cabinet Office to publish guidance about producing legislation

    The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel has published its internal guidance on aspects of legislation and the Parliamentary process.

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

  • Government invests £120 million to boost health research

    Health Secretary invites researchers to help tackle the country’s biggest health challenges

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

  • NHS diagnostics waiting times and activity data – November 2012

    Data are published on waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests for the month of November 2012.

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

  • £120 million investment for research to improve NHS services

    The Department has announced funding of £120 million for an open competition to research ways of improving NHS services.

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

  • Building a shared future for Northern Ireland

    Speech by Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, to the University of Ulster, Belfast.

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

  • Government announces new member to the Social Security Advisory Committee

    The Minister for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud, announced Matthew Oakley as a new appointment to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).

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