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  • UK oil and gas regime has high standards but can still improve

    14 December 2011 An independent review commissioned by ministers in March 2011 has acknowledged the strengths of the UK’s offshore oil and …

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

  • New powers to deal with suspected terrorists

    Suspected terrorists face tough controls under a new law given Royal Assent today, the Home Secretary said.

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

  • Accountability and transparency for fire and rescue authorities

    A consultation on a new Fire and Rescue National Framework was launched today (13 December 2011) by the Fire and Rescue Minister Bob Neill. …

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

  • Accountability and transparency for fire and rescue authorities

    A consultation on a new Fire and Rescue National Framework was launched today (13 December 2011) by the Fire and Rescue Minister Bob Neill. …

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

  • King’s Fund on London health trusts

    The King’s Fund has published a report which says that health trusts in London are not implementing essential reforms to improve patient safety

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

  • Motorists to have greater choice and flexibility as the DVLA announces plans to reform its customer services

    Roads Minister Mike Penning announces consultation outlining proposals for millions of motorists to benefit when dealing with DVLA.

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

  • Don't let fire be an unwelcome guest this Christmas

    As statistics reveal that one in six fire deaths last year occurred in December, the Fire Kills campaign is reminding people that some of their…

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

  • The Barnardo's lecture

    Speech by the Attorney General: justice or ordeal: supporting and treating children fairly through the trial process

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

  • Bereavement benefits must support claimants after loss and offer a supported return to work

    The current system of paying bereavement benefits is inconsistent and complex, with no encouragement to return to work.

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

  • Statement by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, on the FSA Report on RBS

    Statement by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge rail sector

    Theresa Villiers hosted a Red Tape Challenge stakeholder summit and urged the industry and passengers alike to contribute to the debate.

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

  • Court notification of drink-drive offences

    Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Struggling households should seek support

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on any households faced with the threat of homelessness this Christmas to seek help and advice…

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

  • New powers for public to stop Council Tax rises this year

    A new ‘local tax lock’ that allows people a vote to stop council tax going up if their local authority refuses to freeze bills and hike the …

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

  • EU Transport Council: 7 December 2011

    EU Transport Council meeting seeking a directive by the European Parliament on establishing a single European railway area (recast).

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

  • Government to transform frontline business inspections

    Details were published as part of the Government’s response to the Transforming Regulatory Enforcement consultation setting out how the Government…

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

  • Headline findings from our transgender online survey

    The first survey was launched in April 2011 and received 1,275 responses. Key findings inlucded: health was identified by respondents as…

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  • Poverty and vulnerability tackled in Turkana, Kenya

    How UK aid is protecting some of the most vulnerable people in Kenya through cash transfers

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  • Change in UK policy on employing armed guards to protect against Somali piracy

    UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances.

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

  • Designated drivers rewarded this Christmas

    8,000 pubs and bars across the country will reward designated drivers through the THINK! christmas drink drive campaign.

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