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  • Activity ‘passport’ to inspire schoolchildren and boost resilience

    'Passport' of activities launched to enrich children's experiences and skills, backed by the Scouts, Girlguiding and National Trust.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Exporters recognised in New Year’s Honours list

    Exporters and business people recognised in the 2019 New Year's Honours list for their contribution and service to international trade and exporting.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The New Year Honours list 2019

    The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Civilian Gallantry List: 2019

    This lists the names of people who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Year, new lick of paint for local charity

    A team of volunteer Mental Health First Aiders swapped their desks for paintbrushes to spruce up a much-needed resource in the local community in Guildford.

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  • Matt Hancock: shake-up of GP IT will remove outdated systems

    Outdated and frustrating IT systems in GP practices will be replaced with modern technology under widespread changes announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Busy 40th year for Kielder Salmon Centre

    Around 360,000 salmon and 20,000 sea trout have been released into tributaries of the River Tyne this year as the centre celebrated its 40th anniversary.

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  • Scarborough to be affiliated with HMS Duncan

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced HMS Duncan will be affiliated with the seaside town of Scarborough, just months after it was selected to host national Armed Forces Day in 2020.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • In-cell phones for more prisons in drive to cut crime

    Justice Secretary announces more prisoners will get in-cell phones to help maintain the family ties which can cut reoffending by 40%.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A record year for culture in the Northern Powerhouse

    More than 5 million people enjoyed the government-sponsored museums and galleries in the Northern Powerhouse between April and October 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PHE Health Harms campaign encourages smokers to quit

    The Health Harms campaign encourages smokers to quit, by demonstrating the harms to health that come from every cigarette.

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  • Minister for Middle East's statement on Israeli settlement announcement

    Alistair Burt statement in response to the Government of Israel’s announcements on the construction of over 2,800 settlement units across the West Bank

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Proposals for consumer protections when companies collapse unveiled

    Government to consider new laws to protect consumers who have prepaid for products when a business becomes insolvent.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMA Kate Smith meets with expats in Crete

    British Ambassador Kate Smith CMG visited Crete to speak with UK nationals living on the island and to meet with local authorities and businesses.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Plastic carrier bags: Gove sets out new measures to extend charge

    Government launches consultation to extend the 5p plastic bag charge to all retailers and increase the charge to 10p

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £675 million fund to transform high streets and town centres opens to communities

    The Future High Streets fund will help local leaders implement bold new visions to transform their town centres and make them fit for the future.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary's Christmas message 2018

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt looks back over the work of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office over the past year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-Russia Year of Music Grant Scheme for organisations

    The Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Moscow announces a Grant Scheme for organisations as part of the UK-Russia Year of Music.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thousands more families to benefit from the Adoption Support Fund

    £12million boost to support adoptive families bringing total investment to almost £150million since it was first introduced

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ban of third party sales of puppies and kittens, known as ‘Lucy’s Law’, confirmed

    The government has confirmed it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley announced today (23 December).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government