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  • Statement on detention of former Maldives President

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt calls for a fair and transparent trial after arrest and detention of Maldives former President Nasheed.

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

  • Get ready for RTI

    With just one month to go until the start of the biggest shakeup of the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system in nearly 70 years, HMRC is urging employers to get ready.

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

  • Government takes action to tackle payday lending concerns

    Payday lenders could face new restrictions on how they advertise and a new code of practice under fresh plans announced today

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

  • World must make good on promises to Syria

    International donors must deliver the humanitarian help they have pledged, says International Development Secretary

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

  • Government takes action to tackle payday lending concerns

    New evidence shows that problems in the industry are harming consumers

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

  • International Women's Day 2013

    The UK government is taking action to support and empower women across the globe. Find out more this International Women's Day.

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

  • UK calls for a robust Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will answer questions on Twitter on UK efforts to secure an Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • DIO to host French fighter jets in Wales

    French fighter jets will be flying over Pembrey Sands and Castlemartin as part of a major training exercise which starts next week.

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  • Green Construction Board publish low carbon plan

    The Green Construction Board has today called for urgent action to reduce carbon emissions.

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

  • UK infantry unit completes Afghanistan training

    2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) has completed its final training exercise and will shortly deploy to Afghanistan.

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

  • You can’t turn back time: will you promise to keep your family safe?

    Test your smoke alarm this clock change weekend (31 March 2013).

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

  • Property tax campaign targets second home sales

    People who have sold properties that are not their main homes, and who have not told HMRC about any profit made, are being targeted in a new campaign.

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  • Liverpool Care Pathway independent review: first meeting of the review panel

    The panel appointed to review the use and experience of the Liverpool Care Pathway for Dying Patients (LCP), chaired by Baroness Julia Neuberger met for the first time on 18 February 2013.

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

  • Hunt calls for action to save more lives

    Health Secretary sets out strategy to tackle mortality and cardiovascular diseases.

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

  • Secretary of State announces call to action on reducing avoidable deaths

    Improvements in the fight against 5 major diseases, including cardiovascular disease, could save 30,000 lives by 2020, says Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • Air pollution advice to the public

    The UK is experiencing high levels of pollution today due to the dry and still weather conditions we are seeing across the country.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 5 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the PM's speech on the economy, Brazilian visas, ECOFIN meeting, Sir David Nicholson, Military bases and Section 75.

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

  • Employers get interactive support for Real Time Information

    Interactive support on Real Time Information (RTI) is being offered to Employers through a week-long Twitter Q&A.

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  • Burma making significant strides towards reform but challenges still remain

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the Foreign Office about progress being made in Burma.

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

  • Birmingham Tops List For Disability Employment Support

    Birmingham is leading the way in providing extra support to get disabled people into mainstream work.

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