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  • Businesses warned on late VAT returns

    As many as 50,000 businesses that have failed to submit VAT returns will be targeted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) this month with warnings that their tax affairs will be closely scrutinised.

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  • Mobile Apps

    HM Revenue and Customs is using applications ('apps') for smartphones and other mobile devices to help customers understand their tax and get things right.

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  • Government invests £120 million to boost health research

    Health Secretary invites researchers to help tackle the country’s biggest health challenges

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

  • Building a shared future for Northern Ireland

    Speech by Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, to the University of Ulster, Belfast.

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

  • New livelihoods bring hope for women in Somalia

    Innovative soap and jewellery production creates homegrown businesses in the region

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  • Welsh government commits to North Wales rail electrification

    The Secretary of State for Wales David Jones today welcomed the commitment to North Wales rail electrification.

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

  • Transforming Rehabilitation - less crime, fewer victims, safer communities

    The most significant reforms to tackling reoffending and managing offenders in the community for a generation were set out today by Justice …

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

  • Ministerial changes

    Appointment of Viscount Younger of Leckie as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at BIS and Lord Popat of Harrow as a Government Whip.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 9 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Programme for Government Update, winter fuel payments and the House of Lords in this briefing session.

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

  • 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

  • Press Release: Chief Executive Designate appointed to the Competition and Markets Authority

    Alex Chisholm was today appointed the new Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority by the Business Secretary Vince Cable.

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

  • Green light for driving tests at Halfords

    Plans to offer practical driving tests from branches of Halfords have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

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

  • UK leads EU scheme to drive bioenergy innovation

    The UK has pledged up to £10million (€12.5M) to develop innovative bioenergy projects, in partnership with seven other EU countries.

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

  • Government to cut back on red tape for community entertainment

    Community groups are to be set free from red tape.

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

  • Wales Office minister welcomes plan to help Welsh pubs

    Wales Office minister Stephen Crabb has welcomed Vince Cable's plan to introduce an independent publican adjudicator.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Network Rail’s modernisation plan for Wales

    The Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has welcomed a £1 billion investment in Wales's rail network over the next 5 years.

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

  • Support for social tenants to have their say on local services

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk today launched a new training programme designed to put power firmly in the hands of social tenants.

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

  • EU Transport Council 7 January 2013

    Stephen Hammond MP provides an overview of the last EU Transport Council of the Cypriot presidency.

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