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  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned by conflict in Burma

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP expressed dismay today at the ongoing violence in Kachin state in Burma.

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

  • Ministers urge progress between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway say that Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan must seize the opportunity for peace now.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns persecution of religious minorities in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the re-arrest of Christian pastor in Iran.

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

  • Keeping the UK military on the map

    The experts at the Defence Geographic Centre near London are keeping UK Armed Forces worldwide on the right track.

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

  • Better choices, better deals

    A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.

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

  • Playful pup newest recruit to Irish Guards

    An Irish Wolfhound puppy called Domhnall is the new regimental mascot for the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.

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

  • End of the road for over 9,000 traffic signs

    As unnecessary signs are removed from our roads the Secretary of State for Transport calls for local authorities to continue the cull.

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

  • Government backs businesses with £5 million funding boost

    The Department of Health has today announced £5 million of funding for businesses to come up with new products or services that will help improve the experience of people with mental health illnesses and people at the end of…

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

  • Competition launched to support mental health sufferers and end of life care

    Businesses are being encouraged to come up with new products or services that will help improve the experience of people with mental health illnesses and people the end of their life, by £5 million funding for two competitio…

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

  • Additional £10 million to fund mediation and help separating couples avoid court battles

    New measures are being put in place to support separating couples.

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

  • More justice dispensed via video

    Communities will be benefitting from swift and effective justice as thousands more court appearances will take place via video.

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

  • Start-Up Loans

    Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech about the expansion of the Start-Up Loans scheme and met with young entrepreneurs at an event in Preston.

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

  • Prime Minister's letter to G8 leaders

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written to fellow G8 leaders to outline his plans for the G8 Presidency.

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

  • PAYE attention – RTI is coming

    Employers are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs to get ready for major PAYE changes that come into effect in three months’ time.

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  • Re-appointment of Sir George Newman as Surveillance Commissioner

    Prime Minister approves re-appointment of Sir George Newman as a Surveillance Commissioner for a further term of three years.

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

  • Make it your New Year’s resolution to help get rough sleepers off the streets

    People setting their New Year’s resolutions can now pledge to offer practical help to rough sleepers in 2013.

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

  • Calls to curb cosmetic surgery sales techniques

    People want to see tighter restrictions around the cosmetic surgery industry.

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

  • Claims management crackdown

    A major crackdown by the Claims Management Regulation Unit has seen 352 companies shut down, suspended or warned.

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

  • Military urge generous public not to swamp postal system at Christmas

    Service personnel are urging members of the public to avoid sending unsolicited Christmas gifts and packages to operational theatres.

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

  • The New Year Honours Lists 2013

    The New Year’s Honours Lists 2013 are published today in recognition of the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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