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  • Stoke-on-Trent council failing to improve the city’s schools

    Too many pupils in Stoke-on-Trent are getting an inadequate education, with standards in the city’s schools not improving rapidly enough.

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  • England Coast Path in Kent: two steps forward

    Folkestone to Ramsgate route has been approved and Ramsgate to Whitstable route proposals have been published.

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  • The Illegal Wildlife Trade Ends Here

    Illegal wildlife trade threatens entire species and is a global problem in need of a global solution

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

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister launches mental health in sport initiative

    Sports bodies are signing up to the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation to help remove stigma and prejudice around mental health.

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

  • 24 hour visa service launches in Thailand

    On 30 March 2015 UK Visas and Immigration will launch a new 24 hour Super Priority Visa Service in Thailand.

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

  • Women on boards numbers almost doubled in last 4 years

    Significant progress continues to be made with increased gender diversity in the boardrooms of the UK’s top companies.

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

  • Superconnected Cities scheme helps 14,000 small businesses

    Free Wi-Fi now installed in more than 1,000 public buildings and small businesses have extra time to apply for £3,000 grants for better broadband.

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

  • Government backs green fleets to cut emissions

    Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces extension of electric van grant plus £4 million to help refuel gas-powered trucks.

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

  • UK Export Finance appoints Margaret Eyres as first Head of Direct Lending

    UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has appointed Margaret Eyres as its first ever Head of Direct Lending.

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

  • Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank joins UK Export Finance export working capital scheme

    Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank have signed an agreement with the UK’s export credit agency, UK Export Finance to become a participating bank in its export working capital scheme.

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

  • Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

    Local and regional councils have been recognised by Cabinet Office as leading the way in open data and transparency.

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

  • Cyber First: improving cyber skills in the UK

    Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, announced the new Cyber First scheme to enhance the UK’s cyber security skills base.

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

  • Cable calls for new debate on role of adult further education

    Employers and further education providers are asked to look into how the vocational education system is able to meet future skills challenges.

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

  • Committee members needed to help shape future flood plans

    The Environment Agency is currently recruiting for new independent members for the Trent Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).

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  • UK Statement on Mali, 28th session of the HRC, Geneva

    The UK delivers a statement on the Human Rights situation in Mali during an Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations Independent Expert on Mali at the Human Rights Council.

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

  • UK Statement on Cote d'Ivoire, 28th session of the HRC, Geneva

    The UK delivers a statement on the Human Rights situation in Cote d'Ivoire during an Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations Independent Expert on Cote d'Ivoire.

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

  • Independent provider bulletin: March 2015

    Information and events for independent providers of NHS services.

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  • New members sought for the Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products

    MHRA is looking for 2 members to the Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products (ABRHP).

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  • UK Statement on Central African Republic, 28th session of the HRC, Geneva

    The UK delivers a statement on the Human Rights situation in Central African Republic during an Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations Independent Expert on CAR at the Human Rights Council.

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