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  • UK aid will be “even quicker and smarter” in 2019

    The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance globally will be double the UK population

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gove appoints Food Waste Champion

    Ben Elliot appointed as government’s first Food Surplus and Waste Champion to help promote awareness of the issue of food waste

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Robots to fix underground pipes and help cut roadworks

    New investment to create tiny robots that can help repair the UK’s vast underground pipe network and prevent disruption of roadworks in the future.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Communities to have greater say in protecting local trees

    Michael Gove launches consultation on plans to create greater protections for trees in urban areas.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A CNC police officer is to be awarded an MBE

    Congratulations to Chief Superintendent Duncan Worsell who has been appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honours list.

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  • Out of this world innovations forge ahead in 2018 thanks to Local Growth Fund

    Innovative projects across the country have received backing from the government’s £9.1 billion Local Growth Fund.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commuting by bike to become easier in new year following funding boost

    Funding boost will make commuting by bike easier in 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Activity ‘passport’ to inspire schoolchildren and boost resilience

    'Passport' of activities launched to enrich children's experiences and skills, backed by the Scouts, Girlguiding and National Trust.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Exporters recognised in New Year’s Honours list

    Exporters and business people recognised in the 2019 New Year's Honours list for their contribution and service to international trade and exporting.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK aid heroes awarded New Year’s Honours

    DFID staff recognised in 2019's New Year's Honours list

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scots Prominent in New Year Honours

    Violinist Nicola Benedetti, rugby legend Doddie Weir and businesswoman and philanthropist Ann Gloag are among Scots recognised by the Queen

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Welsh Secretary congratulates Welsh recipients of New Year's Honours for 2019

    New Years' Honours list published

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Year’s Honours List 2019

    A total of 86 people have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to education, children’s services, and improving social mobility in the New Year’s Honours List 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The New Year Honours list 2019

    The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2019

    One-hundred and eighteen service personnel have been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual New Year Honours list.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Civilian Gallantry List: 2019

    This lists the names of people who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Year, new lick of paint for local charity

    A team of volunteer Mental Health First Aiders swapped their desks for paintbrushes to spruce up a much-needed resource in the local community in Guildford.

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  • Matt Hancock: shake-up of GP IT will remove outdated systems

    Outdated and frustrating IT systems in GP practices will be replaced with modern technology under widespread changes announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Busy 40th year for Kielder Salmon Centre

    Around 360,000 salmon and 20,000 sea trout have been released into tributaries of the River Tyne this year as the centre celebrated its 40th anniversary.

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  • Scarborough to be affiliated with HMS Duncan

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced HMS Duncan will be affiliated with the seaside town of Scarborough, just months after it was selected to host national Armed Forces Day in 2020.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government