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  • Darwin Scoping Award: sustainable livelihoods

    A Darwin Initiative scoping award led to a successful main project encouraging beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood in Kyrgyzstan

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  • Greening: access to humanitarian aid needed in Syria

    UK will support a new UN Security Council resolution to allow humanitarian aid into Syria

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

  • Minister for Africa appalled by death sentence in Sudan

    Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human rights laws.

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

  • Simpler guidance on regulation means less bureaucracy for childcare providers

    Childcare businesses will benefit from clearer and simpler guidance following a review of how regulations governing the sector are enforced.

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

  • Pricing Practices Guide: CMA’s response to TSI’s call for evidence

    The Competition and Markets Authority’s response to The Trading Standards Institute’s call for evidence.

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  • Water Act gains Royal Assent

    New Act will provide improved choice and affordable flood insurance.

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

  • New Act strengthens intellectual property rights for UK businesses

    The new Intellectual Property Act receives Royal Assent (14 May 2014).

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

  • Care Bill becomes Care Act 2014

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb talks about the biggest reforms to the social care system in more than 60 years.

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

  • Historic reforms to create new State Pension

    Major reforms to simplify the State Pension and provide greater clarity about what people will receive in retirement are a step closer.

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

  • Immigration Bill becomes law

    The Immigration Bill received Royal Assent today (14 May).

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

  • Legislation in the 2013 to 2014 session of Parliament

    Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal, the Rt Hon Andrew Lansley, announced bills that received Royal Assent in 2013 to 2014.

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

  • Maritime security in complex environments

    Progress has been made in improving UK maritime security through strong working partnerships between the maritime sector and government.

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

  • The United Kingdom's national strategy for maritime security

    Maritime security is vital and the new UK national strategy will make us more robust and more resilient.

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

  • CMA clears Foundation Trust hospitals merger

    The CMA today cleared the proposed takeover of Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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  • Statement on ICC preliminary examination into Iraq allegations

    The International Criminal Court is looking at allegations of historic detainee abuse in Iraq. Attorney General responds for the government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Ukraine and Russia

    Foreign Secretary urges revival of diplomatic process over Ukraine and steps by Russia to reduce tensions in Parliament on 13 May.

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

  • National strategy for maritime security

    The UK's national strategy for maritime security has been launched today (13 May 2014).

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

  • What Is the Purpose of the EU?

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about what British voters expect from the European Union at the Baden Baden Entrepreneur Talks.

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

  • Ministerial correction

    Explains that the Law Commission will be presenting us with a review of taxi and private hire legislation as well as a draft bill.

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

  • Apprenticeships: training young people for jobs of the future

    Matthew Hancock, Skills Minister, speaks about apprenticeships at the 'Apprenticeships in the Business and Outsourced Services Industry Conference'.

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