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  • Press briefing: afternoon 12 February 2015

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about HSBC.

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

  • Government action to tackle slavery in supply chains

    Large companies urged to ensure modern slavery does not have a place in business

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

  • Courts to recognise good intentions of volunteers and small busineses

    …Volunteers, community groups and 'good deed doers' have been given legal reassurance that courts will take account of the fact they have been acting to help society if something goes wrong and they end up having to defend themselves against being sued.…

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

  • Government modernises 100 year-old insurance rules

    Insurance Bill, which modernises 100 year-old rules governing insurance contracts between businesses and insurers, receives Royal Assent.

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

  • No more 'early release' for child rapists and terrorists

    Child rapists and terrorists will no longer be automatically released half-way through their sentence, as part of a range of tough new laws that have received Royal Assent today.

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

  • Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill receives Royal Assent

    Home Secretary: We must ensure the people who keep us safe have the powers they need

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

  • UK Consul General visits West Bank communities affected by settlements

    Dr. Alastair McPhaill visited northern Ramallah villages to see the impact of settlements on the local community.

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

  • Details of reformed GCSEs and A levels announced

    The government publishes new subject content for citizenship studies, drama, food preparation and nutrition, and religious studies.

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

  • Publication of reformed GCSE and A level content

    Minister for School Reform Nick Gibb's statement on reforming GCSE and A level content.

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

  • Red X means don’t drive in that lane

    Almost a third of road users do not know what to do when they see a Red X sign displayed, the Highways Agency’s 2014 National Road User Survey shows. Around one in twelve said they would stop if they saw a Red X.

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  • DWP fraud busters win industry accolade

    An innovative benefit fraud project expected to save the taxpayer £114 million, has won a top award at a prestigious ceremony.

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

  • 'Significant cost saving' for emergency services network contract

    Eight organisations go forward to next stage of bidding to run new network.

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

  • Plans for new legal protection for NHS whistleblowers

    A new report on progress made across the health system has been published, along with plans to protect those who speak up about poor care.

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

  • Francis Report: update and response

    Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt statement on NHS whistleblowing and progress on implementing recommendations from Francis Inquiry.

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

  • Boaters urged to renew their registrations or face prosecution.

    Boaters on the River Thames are being urged to renew their registrations or face prosecution.

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  • Hugo Swire's speech at Islamic Finance and Investment Conference

    Mr Swire spoke at the 14th annual Euromoney London Islamic Finance and Investment Conference about UK support for this fast-growing sector

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

  • UK to lead development of driverless car technology

    Testing driverless cars on public roads given green light.

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

  • William Hague launches new Women, Peace and Security Centre at LSE

    William Hague and Angelina Jolie Pitt spoke at the launch of the new Women, Peace and Security Centre at the London School of Economics (LSE).

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

  • Intellectual Property: Irn Bru

    Trade secrets are one of the oldest forms of IP protection. One of the best kept secrets is the recipe for Irn Bru, hidden for 100 years.

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  • ProInversión inicia capacitación a gobiernos regionales y locales en APP

    Evento se realiza gracias a convenio entre ProInversión y el Gobierno del Reino Unido.

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