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  • Government strengthens health regulator’s independence

    The Care Quality Commission is to be given greater independence so it can act fearlessly as the nation’s chief whistleblower on health.

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

  • Banking Reform Bill amendments published

    Banking Reform Bill amendments published as bill enters the House of Lords.

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

  • Marriage certificate registry service discontinued for overseas Brits

    From 1 January 2014, British nationals overseas will no longer be able to deposit foreign marriage or civil partnership documents with the General Register Office (GRO).

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

  • Scrap metal laws to stop metal theft come into force

    Rogue traders who buy and sell scrap metal for cash face £5,000 fine under new laws designed to stamp out metal theft.…

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

  • Cuts to red tape mark ‘Freedom Day’ for UK businesses

    Michael Fallon today announced good news for the growth prospects of UK companies as more common sense cuts to red tape are implemented

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

  • CMA mission and strategy

    Speech reporting on the CMA's mission and strategy, given at its shadow launch event ahead of its full launch next April.

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  • Third safeguarding for children training event takes place in Thailand

    A three-day training event at the Shrewsbury International School Bangkok 24 – 26 September 2013

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

  • Chris Grayling: Simple cautions for serious offences to be scrapped

    Criminals who commit serious offences will no longer receive just a ‘slap on the wrist’ Secretary of State for Justice Chris Grayling announced today in a radical overhaul of ‘simple’ cautions.

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

  • National Minimum Wage to rise from 1 October 2013

    From Tuesday 1 October 2013 the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will rise

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

  • The Carbon Tax – Getting ahead of the Game

    UK Trade and Investment in South Africa jointly hosted a business breakfast with ENSafrica on “the Carbon Tax – Getting ahead of the Game”

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

  • Internship call at the British Embassy in Bucharest

    The British Embassy in Bucharest is looking to recruit two interns with a focus on Political, Trade and Development and Communication work

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

  • VOSA launches van best practice guide

    The new van guide provides much needed advice and principles to help raise maintenance standards for the light goods vehicles (LGV) sector.

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  • Creating opportunities for poor and excluded in Bangladesh

    DFID Bangladesh Country Representative Sarah Cooke speeks to Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) partners at the launch of COPE

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

  • Nick Clegg’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly 2013

    The Deputy Prime Minister’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly 2013, called ‘In defence of openness’.

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

  • Anji vs Tottenham

    Advice for fans travelling to Russia for Tottenham’s match with Anji on 3 October 2013, Europa League

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

  • Response to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5): The Latest Assessment of Climate Science

    Response from Secretary of State Edward Davey to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5): The Latest Assessment of Climate Science

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

  • Crime and policing news update: September 2013

    Regular update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

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  • 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships: Applications Now Open in Uganda

    Applications for 2014-2015 Chevening Scholarships in Uganda are now open and will close on 1 November 2013.

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

  • I urge all concerned to improve humanitarian access in Syria

    Intervention by UK Minister Alistair Burt delivered to the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Syrian People

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at illegal wildlife trade event

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Illegal wildlife trade funds terrorism, undermines stability and development.

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