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  • Above inflation rise for National Minimum Wage

    More than 1 million of Britain’s lowest-paid workers are set to benefit as new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates come into force.

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

  • Pier Carlo Padoan at the XXII Pontignano Conference

    The XXII annual Pontignano Conference will take place in the Certosa di Pontignano, near Siena, 3-5 October, and will be opened by the Italian Minister of the Economy.

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

  • Record number of children adopted

    Records have been broken today with more than 5,000 children placed in loving, stable homes in the last 12 months - an increase of 26%.

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

  • Move to make UK global centre for sharing economy

    Government launches an independent review of the sharing economy.

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

  • William Shawcross speech: Voluntary Action Leeds AGM

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaks on the importance of the relationship between the commission and local charities.

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

  • Opening speech at Graduation UK 2014, Kuala Lumpur

    Acting High Commissioner Ray Kyles delivered an opening speech at the inaugural Graduation UK 2014 event

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

  • State Pension £1,300 a year top up: the countdown begins

    Pensioners have 1 year to go until they can obtain State Pension top-ups worth up to £1,300 a year.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 2014

    The Prime Minister led a delegation to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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

  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 27th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and women’s rights.

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

  • CAP Reform: Dual use will continue to be allowed in 2015

    Farmers and landowners in England with Environmental Stewardship agreements will be able to maintain their existing dual use arrangements in 2015.

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  • UK government welcomes social impact investment report

    The report recognises how social investment helps address society’s most difficult problems and calls for more action to grow the market.…

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

  • LIBOR fine boost for wounded soldiers

    Chancellor pledges £250,000 donation following his surprise visit to launch the Coldstream Guards three-day cycle ride from London to France.

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

  • Newton Fund in Vietnam – First calls for applications

    The UK and Vietnam are now working together to further strengthen the research capacity of Vietnam and to support their excellent bilateral research ties through the Newton Fund.

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

  • Innovation and Intellectual Property

    Baroness Neville-Rolfe speech delivered at the Managing IP magazine 2014 Global IP and Innovation Summit in Shanghai.

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

  • "The UK will play its part, working with you to end the scourge of ebola that ultimately threatens us all here today"

    Statement by UK Minister James Duddridge to the UN Secretary-General’s meeting on the Ebola Crisis

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

  • Planning application in Lodge Hill, Medway

    Government response to campaigns for the government to call-in a planning application for 5,000 homes on the Lodge Hill site in Medway.

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

  • "The UK remains committed to Libya for the long term"

    Statement by UK Minister Tobias Ellwood to the Secretary-General’s High-Level Meeting on Libya

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

  • Last chance to make a difference to flood risk in the South West

    Over five million people are at risk from the devastating effects of flooding in the UK, with thousands of properties at risk in the south west.

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  • £10m Fake cosmetics seized by Border Force

    Counterfeit gift sets seized by Border Force.

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

  • Consultation on allergenic foods: Government Chemist response

    Letter from the Government Chemist to the European Food Safety Authority providing scientific opinion on labelling of allergenic foods.

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