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  • New online patent inspection service launched

    The service is open to anyone, benefiting businesses researching patents, patent attorneys working for clients protecting their IP rights and…

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

  • Government proposes new rules to save SMEs £millions in reporting and accountancy fees

    The consultation on _Audit Exemptions and Change of Accounting Framework _sets out plans to allow more small companies and subsidiaries to decide…

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

  • Scottish Secretary calls for clarity over excise duty demands

    Michael Moore said the Scottish Government's call for the devolution of Excise Duty was "full of contradictions".

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

  • Big Society drive to boost local social action begins

    The £80 million Community First fund, which will provide small grants to community groups and local social action projects, opened today.

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

  • Strong response to Film Policy Review’s call for evidence

    Over 300 responses were received.

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

  • Government plans to slash live entertainment red tape

    Following the Red Tape Challenge, Minister vows to reduce ’pointless bureaucracy’ for smaller events.

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

  • Latest figures on UK aid spending released

    Today the British Government released the latest official figures on foreign aid spending up to 2010.

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

  • DFID research: Systematic review database just one click away

    3ie has launched the first searchable online database of international development systematic reviews.

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

  • Young voices heard on riots, gangs and youth violence

    Young people voice their opinions on the August riots and tackling gangs and youth violence, in face-to-face discussion with ministers.

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

  • New research partnerships set to boost patient treatments and economic growth

    The government has launched the first two National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partnerships for early stage health research

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

  • Sam Lister appointed Director of Communication at Department of Health

    Sam Lister, Health Editor at The Times, has been appointed as the new Director of Communications at the Department of Health

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

  • Launch of digital technology implementation scheme for long term conditions work

    A new scheme to support local long term conditions teams to identify opportunities and to exploit the use of digital technology in support of improved LTC management. has been launched.

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

  • NHS Pay Review Body: Review for 2012

    Pay uplifts for most NHS staff are determined by the Government in the light of the recommendations of the independent Pay Review Bodies, which…

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

  • Product pricing project shows benefits of trusts sharing information

    Foundation Trust Network publishes results of a pilot benchmarking project to examine the prices paid by trusts for the same goods.

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

  • World Arthritis Day webchat – October 12

    On Wednesday, 12 October, Paul Burstow, Minister of State for Care Services, will be online to hear your experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis and answer questions about accessing physiotherapy.

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

  • Publication of research report No.777: Maternity and Paternity Rights and Women Returners Survey 2009/10

    Findings are published today of a survey of over 2000 mothers and 1,200 fathers of children born in 2008.

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

  • Health and wellbeing

    A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Statement on the allegations relating to the University of Wales

    Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan said: “I support the UKBA’s decision to look into the worrying allegations relating to the University of Wales…

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

  • Welsh Secretary: Statement on BBC Services in Wales

    Following the publication of the BBC’s ‘Delivering Quality First’ consultation, the Secretary of State said: “I have spoken to the Director…

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

  • European Antibiotic Awareness Day – 18 November 2011

    Dr Keith Ridge, Chief Pharmacist, and Professor Mike Sharland and Dr Cliodna McNulty, from the Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance…

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