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  • Press Release: Geraint Jones appointed as reviewer for the Office For Fair Access

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, announced today that he is appointing Geraint Jones as the statutory reviewer for OFFA…

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

  • Press Release: New proposals to stand up for British pubs and prevent unfair practices

    Plans for pub industry adjudicator to help tackle unfair practices, including rents and the prices publicans pay for beer.

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

  • Ombudsman, British Embassy ink memorandum of agreement to fight corruption

    The British embassy and the Philippines’ Office of the Ombudsman are partnering to help boost the agency’s anti-corruption efforts.

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

  • Joint investigators and prosecutors training for the first time to fight torture

    The British Embassy in partnership with Medical Action Group seeks to improve the prosecution of torture cases and strengthen human rights and the rule of law in the Philippines.…

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

  • Aid commitments: Britain sets out pledges for UK aid

    Britain has today set out its commitments on international development over the next two years of government.

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

  • Equipment approved to drug test drivers

    Police will be able to introduce equipment to test drivers for drugs after the home office approved kit for use in stations.

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

  • Better choices, better deals

    A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.

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

  • New Year Honours List 2013

    The work of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and its partners and stakeholders was recognised in the New Year Honours…

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

  • Start-Up Loans

    Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech about the expansion of the Start-Up Loans scheme and met with young entrepreneurs at an event in Preston.

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

  • Prime Minister's letter to G8 leaders

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written to fellow G8 leaders to outline his plans for the G8 Presidency.

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

  • Feeding future careers

    A drive to get more young people working in food and farming has been kicked off by Farming Minister David Heath. Farming and other related…

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

  • Re-appointment of Sir George Newman as Surveillance Commissioner

    Prime Minister approves re-appointment of Sir George Newman as a Surveillance Commissioner for a further term of three years.

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

  • If you truly lead, we will support you

    British High Commissioner Michael Nevin tips Malawi to graduate from aid dependency through a vision and action plan that Malawians own

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

  • Claims management crackdown

    A major crackdown by the Claims Management Regulation Unit has seen 352 companies shut down, suspended or warned.

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

  • The New Year Honours Lists 2013

    The New Year’s Honours Lists 2013 are published today in recognition of the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • Press Release: Graduate apprenticeships for the professions introduced

    Graduate and post-graduate level apprenticeships will soon be available in subjects including law, accountancy and advanced engineering, Skills…

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

  • Press Release: Know your shopper's rights before you hit the winter sales

    As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …

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

  • Foreign Office minister condemns new settlement

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt statement: the approval of new units is a 'provocative action' contrary to Fourth Geneva Convention.

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

  • EU puts Iran sanctions into law

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments following the EU's formal implementation of additional sanctions against Iran.

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

  • Celebrating the 7th anniversary of civil partnerships

    Jo Swinson welcomes progress to date.

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