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  • Housing Benefit reforms continue as extra funding is given to Local Authorities

    Restoring fairness to the Housing Benefit system and providing extra support for those who need it is a top priority.

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

  • New consumer rights on lending

    Consumers should take advantage of new rights aimed at protecting them and encouraging lenders to act more responsibly.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces charter plane to Cairo, Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced a charter plane for British nationals in Cairo to supplement the commercial flight capacity provided by British airlines to assist British nationals return to the UK.

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

  • British-trained ANA soldier becomes bomb disposal hero

    A hero Afghan soldier has saved countless lives by fearlessly disposing of a series of deadly roadside bombs - all thanks to his British training.

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

  • People should take advantage of new consumer rights – Davey

    In tough times it is more important than ever that people know their rights, and the Government is determined that all consumers are aware of…

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

  • Professor Munro: child protection must focus on the child, not on rules and targets

    The interim report of the 'Munro review of child protection' focuses on helping children and reducing bureaucracy.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister updates Parliament on the situation in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has updated Parliament on the consular and political situation in Egypt.

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

  • Robert Hamill Inquiry: publication of report

    A speech given by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls on President Mubarak to listen to legitimate grievances of Egyptian people

    "We remain deeply concerned about the level of violence we have witnessed over the past few days."

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague changes travel advice to parts of Egypt

    In light of the ongoing demonstrations in Egypt we have carefully reviewed our advice and now advise against all but essential travel to parts of Egypt.

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

  • New rules on airgun use

    From next month it will be an offence to allow an under 18 to gain access to your airgun.

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

  • New offence keeps airguns under lock and key

    A new offence to stop under 18s gaining unauthorised access to airguns has been introduced by the government today.

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

  • Education Bill gives Secretary of State new powers to intervene in underperforming schools

    Measures proposed to root out bad behaviour, tackle underperformance and improve accountability of schools.

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

  • Education Bill focuses on Ofsted and Ofqual to raise standards

    The Education Bill, which will help teachers raise standards with new powers to root out poor behaviour and underperformance, is published.

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

  • Changes to counter terrorism powers recommended

    New measures to restore civil liberties while continuing to protect the public from terrorism have today been outlined by Theresa May.

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

  • Review of CT powers and legislation published

    New measures to rebalance Britain’s counter-terrorism powers and restore British freedoms whilst protecting the public were outlined by the Home Secretary, Theresa May today.

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

  • Counter terrorism and security powers review: statement by Theresa May

    Counter terrorism and security powers review statement made to Parliament on 26 January 2011 by the Home Secretary Theresa May.

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

  • Pakistan six months on: water brings relief to flood survivors

    How UK aid is providing safe drinking water to communities returning home in Sindh province

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  • Electrical fire safety week: 24-30 January 2011

    Overloaded sockets and overheated appliances are the watchwords next week as Electrical Fire Safety Week gets underway for the first time, raising…

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

  • Funding boost for local authorities as government sets out transport strategy

    £560 million funding for local sustainable transport projects to help create economic growth and reduce carbon emissions.

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