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  • Eric Pickles congratulates New Year's Honours 2014 recipients

    Secretary of State congratulates those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary and community sector.…

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

  • The New Year's Honours 2014

    The New Year Honours 2014 lists have been published, marking 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

  • Honours for the best of Britain overseas

    The FCO announces 100 awards for Britons in recognition of exceptional and excellent achievements promoting Britain overseas.

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

  • Cash for councils to stop rogue landlords

    Crack down on criminals that make tenants’ lives a misery.

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

  • Public to get a more detailed picture of how crimes are investigated

    A new crime statistics framework which will better reflect how the police respond to reports of crime will be launched in the New Year.

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

  • UK electronic visa waiver introduced for Oman, Qatar and UAE

    From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver.

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  • Government help for councils to clear up after floods

    Communities Minister Kris Hopkins has set out the help that the government is giving to councils following the recent flooding.

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

  • Smokers twice as likely to die of stroke

    New Public Health England smokefree campaign highlights the toxic effect of smoking on the heart, brain and lungs.

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  • Response to claims about enterprise zones

    Local Growth Minister Kris Hopkins responds to comments in the media about enterprise zones.

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

  • Best of Budapest's press and public diplomacy 2013

    A review of the British Embassy Budapest public diplomacy activities in 2013.

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

  • Know your shopper's rights before you hit the Christmas sales

    Before handing over your hard-earned cash in the sales, make sure you know your rights to a refund or exchange.

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

  • Greening: UK boosts Boxing Day funds for ‘forgotten crises’

    In the wake of devastating Typhoon Haiyan the world must not forget the scores of other, smaller scale disasters happening around the world.

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

  • New proposals to make cheque depositing easier and quicker to be unveiled

    New proposals mean that in the future you may be able to use your smartphone to send a picture of cheque to your bank to pay it in.

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

  • Proposals to improve access to SME credit data published

    A consultation on new rules for sharing small and medium enterprise (SME) credit data has been launched to make it easier for alternative finance providers to enter the market.

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

  • Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms

    The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

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

  • Call for proposals: Tunisian borders' stability and security

    Addressing stability and security of Tunisia's borders

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

  • Christmas in Afghanistan

    Despite a busy schedule and the blistering heat, soldiers at Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan have found time to enjoy some festive spirit.…

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

  • A Letter to Pakistan, from Baroness Warsi

    In an open letter to Pakistan Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi reflects on the past year and looks to the challenges ahead.

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

  • Freight industry delivers festive cheer to millions

    Freight is an essential part of Britain’s economy with billions of tonnes of goods delivered each year.

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

  • Villiers responds following a long night of talks

    The Secretary of States comments following a long night of talks between Dr Haass and the NI Political Parties

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