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  • Consumers given new weapon in fight against rogue traders

    Consumers will have greater powers to challenge unscrupulous rogue traders and get their money back under new rights.

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

  • Above inflation rise for National Minimum Wage

    More than 1 million of Britain’s lowest-paid workers are set to benefit as new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates come into force.

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

  • Missing people law changes

    Families of missing people will have new rights following law changes taking effect from today, 1 October 2014.

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

  • Points of Light: September 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Inheritance laws simplified

    New laws simplifying what happens when someone dies without leaving a will come into effect tomorrow, Wednesday 1 October 2014.…

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

  • Major reform of intellectual property comes into force

    New measures that will modernise the intellectual property framework will come into force on 1 October 2014.

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

  • Westmorland flag flies in the heart of government

    Westmorland flag flies outside the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate the important role of historic counties.

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

  • William Shawcross speech: Voluntary Action Leeds AGM

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaks on the importance of the relationship between the commission and local charities.

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

  • Foreign Office monitoring events in Hong Kong

    UK expresses concern about the situation in Hong Kong and encourages all parties to engage in constructive discussion.

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

  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 27th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and women’s rights.

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

  • Young adults thanked by minister for helping to mould SEND policy

    Reception held in Lancaster House, London, to show gratitude for young people’s assistance.

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

  • CMA statement on CAT judgment in hotel online booking case

    The CMA has today received the judgment of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in the hotel online booking case.

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  • Ministers move to defend independent free press

    Action is being taken against 11 councils over the frequency of their municipal newspapers.

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

  • Simon Hughes' speech at the Family Mediation Association Annual Conference 2014

    Simon Hughes' speech on 'Mediation: a central part of family justice'.

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

  • Government mandates new cyber security standard for suppliers

    From 1 October 2014, all suppliers must comply with the new Cyber Essentials controls if bidding for some government contracts.

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

  • CMA finalises audit changes

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published the final order that will put into action major changes in the UK statutory audit market for large companies.

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  • Diocese of Guildford: nomination of Andrew Watson

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Andrew Watson for election as Bishop of Guildford.

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

  • Innovation and Intellectual Property

    Baroness Neville-Rolfe speech delivered at the Managing IP magazine 2014 Global IP and Innovation Summit in Shanghai.

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

  • "The UK remains committed to Libya for the long term"

    Statement by UK Minister Tobias Ellwood to the Secretary-General’s High-Level Meeting on Libya

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

  • Bursaries and scholarships for top graduates who train to teach

    Financial incentives worth £25,000 for academic year 2015 to 2016 announced.

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