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  • Changes to insolvency legislation enacted

    Royal assent has been given to two acts which make changes to insolvency legislation. Read our summary of what the changes mean in practice.

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  • Eric Pickles welcomes council prayers law

    The Local Government Secretary welcomes passing of a new law to ensure councils have the right to hold prayers.

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

  • Appeal filter completes reform of extradition arrangements

    A change in law which will stop people frustrating the extradition process by ensuring only genuine appeals are heard will come into effect next month.…

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

  • Celebrating three GREAT English exports in 2015

    British High Commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan KCMG writes about three GREAT English exports.

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

  • Biggest overhaul of consumer rights in a generation

    Consumers will have enhanced, easy to understand rights following Royal Assent for the Consumer Rights Act being given today (26 March 2015).

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

  • Chair of the Law Commission and re-appointment of Law Commissioner

    Appointment announced of a new Chairman of the Law Commission and the re-appointment of Professor David Ormerod QC as a Law Commissioner.

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

  • Schools get £4 million boost from copyright deals

    New copyright agreements will free schools from time-consuming paperwork, allowing them to focus on teaching.

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    In 2015, England marks two major anniversaries.

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    In 2015, England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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

  • British Government encourages Honduras to keep improving protection of journalists

    The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) released its Human Rights and Democracy Report 2014 on 12 March, which underlines Honduras challenges and advances toward the protection of journalists.

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

  • Local government: delivering for England

    Written ministerial statement by Eric Pickles on actions put in place by DCLG since May 2010 on local government.

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

  • International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill 2015 receives Royal Assent

    Following its successful passage through Parliament, the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015 has received Royal Assent.

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

  • Boost for firms as Small Business Act becomes law

    Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act receives Royal Assent.

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

  • 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

  • Making waves with mackerel

    UK exports of mackerel rose last year, despite an unjustified Russian food ban across Europe.

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

  • 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

  • Analysis and examination of foods: a residential course

    Places are available for the week-long residential postgraduate course on the work of the public analyst. Book by 31 March 2015.

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  • 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