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  • The UK is to host G8 Dementia Summit

    The UK is hosting the first G8 summit on dementia in London on 11 December.

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

  • Edward Timpson addresses the AoC Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities conference

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson speaks to the Association of Colleges (AoC) about preparations for reforms to special educational needs.

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

  • Cancer survival improving in England but more to do

    Survival in England has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, confirmed in the latest ONS statistical release.

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  • Culture Secretary reappoints UK Anti-Doping board members

    Maria Miller has agreed to reappoint Phil Carling, Janice Shardlow and Justin Turner QC as members of the UK Anti-Doping board.

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

  • Autumn Statement 2013: overview of tax announcements

    The Autumn Statement 2013 was made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne on Thursday 5 December.

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  • Nick Clegg announces funding details for free school meals

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced £1 billion for the Department of Education to fund the free school meals commitment.

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

  • Autumn Statement 2013: key announcements

    Further measures announced to help hard-working people as Chancellor delivers Autumn Statement to Parliament.

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

  • The UK Foreign Secretary strengthens ties with Kuwait

    The British Foreign Secretary William Hague will visit Kuwait on 6 December 2013 to deepen cooperation between the UK and Kuwait

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

  • Improving TCI outlook welcomed at JMC

    The Turks and Caicos Islands Premier reports on his successful participation at the UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Conference.

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

  • New rules for MOT to test for diesel particulate filter

    Diesel particulate filter check now required as part of MOT test.

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

  • High Performance Computing in the Era of Big Data

    UK Science and Innovation Network in South Africa brings UK experts to the High Performance Computing Conference.

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

  • Billions worth of potential public contracts published

    The government has updated its procurement pipelines to help businesses of all sizes bid for more public sector contracts.

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

  • Catching some sun, not infections

    PHE reminds UK travellers taking winter sun holidays to take care of their health with the right vaccinations.

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  • Shingles vaccine update

    Supply of shingles vaccine will be restored as of today (4 December 2013).

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  • Levels of healthcare-acquired MRSA and C. difficile infections remain stable

    The latest monthly MRSA bacteraemia (bloodstream infections) and Clostridium difficile infection figures are published today.

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  • Children to stay with foster families until 21

    Children in care will be able to stay with families following a £40 million funding boost and a new legal duty on councils to provide support.

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

  • Pre-entry TB screening in South Korea for long-term UK visas

    Pre-entry Tuberculosis screening for all individuals applying in South Korea for long-term UK visas from 31 December 2013.

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

  • Sharing the planet: humanity’s greatest challenge

    Speech by Sir Mark Walport at the Natural History Museum's 2013 annual science lecture.

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  • £5.6 billion worth of deals signed in China

    Trade and investment deals totalling over £5.6 billion and creating over 1,500 UK jobs have been signed between UK and Chinese firms.

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

  • James Brokenshire speech on cutting organised and serious crime

    Speech given by James Brokenshire on 3 December 2013 on Cutting Organised and Serious Crime.

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