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  • Imports of new 'legal high' banned

    From midnight tonight, the UK Border Agency will seize and destroy shipments of phenazepam.

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

  • Import ban of new 'legal high' phenazepam introduced

    The government has today announced that it will ban the importation of phenazepam a harmful drug advertised as a ‘legal high’.

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

  • Dementia Commissioning Pack

    The Dementia Commissioning Pack provides practical resources for health and social care commissioners.

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  • Review of personal, social, health and economic education

    The Department has today launched its review of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education, as outlined in the Schools White Paper.

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

  • Changes to the Audit Commission board: July 2011

    A process to appoint a new member of the Audit Commission board has been launched today. Merrick Cockell’s appointment to the Audit Commission…

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

  • Navigating the new world order: The UK and the emerging powers

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke about how Britain should respond to the rise of emerging powers in a speech to Chatham House.

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

  • Additional RAF Tornado jets arrive in Italy

    Four Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 fast jets have arrived at Gioia del Colle air base in southern Italy to provide further support to UK operations over Libya.

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

  • Environment Secretary meets insurers to discuss flood insurance

    Managing flood risks and ensuring flood insurance remains widely available in England.

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

  • International Conference on Christians in the Holy Land

    Lord Howell of Guildford has spoken about ensuring that Jerusalem remains a holy city for all faiths.

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

  • Royal Marines unearth and destroy Taliban explosives

    The UK's Brigade Reconnaissance Force, in partnership with Afghan forces, has seized and destroyed a tonne of homemade explosive in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Big business urged to pass on prompt payments to SMEs

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, today renewed the government’s pledge to increase support for Britain’s small and medium sized enterprises. (SMEs)

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

  • Human trafficking strategy published

    Today’s strategy sets out a plan for supporting victims and better intelligence and enforcement in the UK and abroad, to prevent people being trafficked to the UK.

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

  • Government responds to 7/7 inquests

    Government and the security service accept recommendations made by the coroner

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

  • Human trafficking strategy

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 19 July by Damian Green and the House of Lords by Baroness Browning…

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

  • Our house - Pakistan floods one year on

    Helping to build flood-resistant houses across Pakistan

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  • Eager to learn - Pakistan floods one year on

    UK aid is getting children in Pakistan back to school after the devastation left behind by the floods

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  • Skills projects will boost growth across the economy

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced Government backing for employer led projects to deliver the skills for growth in sectors ranging from healthcare to nuclear manufacturing.

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

  • Defence equipment budget rises as Future Force takes shape

    The longer term vision for the make-up of our military - Future Force 2020 - will be secured by this one-per-cent-a-year real terms increase…

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

  • Government sets out vision to support parents and families

    Children's Minister Sarah Teather's reforms to early years education.

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

  • Business plan quarterly data published

    The Government has today published quarterly data summaries (QDS) for each department's business plans.

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