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  • Open Data Champions event: Francis Maude speech

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude speech at the Open Data Champions roundtable event held on 24 March 2015

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

  • UK works with France to defeat threat of underwater mines

    The MOD and its French counterpart have committed more than £17m to design a new system to improve how the Royal Navy tackles underwater mines

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

  • Government announces new appointment to Acas

    Sally Hunt has been appointed as a new member to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.

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

  • Media contact databases merger could lessen competition

    The CMA has announced that GTCR Canyon Investments’ completed acquisition of Gorkana Group will be referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation unless acceptable undertakings are offered.

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  • HMRC scores hat-trick of avoidance wins

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has secured three tribunal wins against tax avoidance schemes, protecting over £260 million in tax.

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

  • Government, FA and Premier League combine to boost football’s grassroots

    DCMS, FA, and Premier League to invest in more grassroots facilities across the country

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

  • £5.75 million driver information improvements near completion

    A major investment in technology to help tackle congestion and give better information to drivers across parts of the North West will be completed by the Highways Agency by the end of the month.

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  • Historic law to end Modern Slavery passed

    A landmark Bill to help eradicate modern slavery received Royal Assent today (Thursday 26th March).

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

  • Global health changes and overcoming regulatory challenges was a major part of the MHRA Annual Lecture

    Dr Dan Hartman, Director of Integrated Development for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered the tenth Annual Lecture.

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  • New era for motoring

    Speech for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders about the modern advancements in the car industry.

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

  • CMA to review structural merger undertakings

    The CMA is reviewing past requirements on firms to see if they are still necessary.

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  • Smart travel gains momentum across the country

    Initiatives announced to roll out smart tickets and contactless payment on public transport.

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

  • Millions set to benefit as tax reforms come into effect

    Tax changes coming into effect in a week will see Britain’s businesses benefit from lower taxes – helping them reinvest more of their money in growing their business and hiring more staff.

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

  • New tax year: changes coming into effect in 2015

    New tax changes come into effect at the start of each financial year. Here’s a list of things coming into effect in April 2015 to back businesses and support people.

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

  • Commercial use of public data study published

    The CMA has published an independent evaluation on the impact of the OFT’s 2006 market study into the commercial use of public information.

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  • Strengthening Cooperation between Kosovo and UK Customs Services

    Kosovo Customs and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation

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

  • Culture Secretary appoints new Gambling Commissioners

    Sajid Javid has appointed Alison Hastings and Trevor Pearce CBE for 4 years, and Jonathan Scott for 5 years.

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

  • UK troops to train moderate Syrian opposition

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will provide military training to Syrian moderate opposition forces.

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

  • Crime and policing news update: March 2015

    March's update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

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  • MOD announces appointment of the Chief Executive for Defence Equipment and Support

    The MOD is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Douglas as the Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).

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