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  • Royal Welsh soldiers exercise Freedom of Ceredigion

    Hundreds of people lined the streets of the town of Cardigan on Friday to welcome soldiers exercising their freedom of the county of Ceredigion.

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

  • Freedom Day for Business as Red Tape Stripped Back

    From 1 October 2012, tens of thousands of small businesses and hundreds of venues that host live music events will be freed from the burdens of unnecessary red tape.

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

  • National Minimum Wage to rise from 1 October 2012

    From October 2012: The adult rate will increase by 11 pence to £6.19 an hour The rate for 18-20 year olds will remain…

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

  • New small claims track for businesses with IP disputes

    The small claims track will provide copyright, trade mark and unregistered design holders the option of pursuing basic IP disputes through an…

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

  • Freedom day for businesses as red tape stripped back

    The reforms are part of a wider strategy to tackle red tape, including the Red Tape Challenge, which invited the public, business and the voluntary…

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

  • Government consultation on cultural test for video games, animation and high-end TV

    Industry and Stakeholder opinion sought in design of cultural test necessary for the introduction of new tax reliefs for the creative sector

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

  • Chair of Interim Mitco Oversight Board appointed

    DCMS appoints David Hendon

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

  • Ageism no longer acceptable under new legislation

    People who believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age will be protected and will have the right to bring a legal challenge.

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

  • Live music licensing laws red tape cut

    Music venues across the country set to benefit from more flexible rules.

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

  • Healthwatch England launched

    Healthwatch England, the new national, statutory consumer champion for health and social care in England,is launched today. A key milestone…

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

  • 2010 UN MDG Summit

    With only five years to go, we can no longer afford to talk in vague terms about “accelerating progress” on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

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

  • UN General Assembly: Political champions commit to build disaster resilience

    An agreement was made on a new initiative to build resilience in areas of the world most affected by disasters

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: Sir Simon Bryant, Commander-in-Chief Air Command, Ministry of Defence

    Approval for Air Chief Marshal Sir Simon Bryant KCB CBE, former Commander-in-Chief Air Command, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Andrew Lloyd, High Commissioner to Nigeria, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    Approval for Andrew Lloyd CMG MBE, former High Commissioner to Nigeria, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, on business appointment after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Kevin Pringle, Special Adviser, Scottish Government

    Approval for Kevin Pringle, former Special Adviser to First Minister, Scottish Government, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • Fashion is GREAT: Vivienne Westwood unveils new collection at British Ambassador's Residence in Paris

    Vivienne Westwood unveiled their Gold Label Spring-Summer 2013 collection on 29 September 2012.

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

  • Fashion is GREAT: Vivienne Westwood unveils new collection at British Ambassador's Residence in Paris

    As part of the GREAT campaign and Paris Fashion Week, Vivienne Westwood today unveiled their Gold Label Spring-Summer 2013 collection at the Residence of the British Ambassador, Sir Peter Ricketts.

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

  • New rules make offenders pay

    From Monday, new rules will force more criminals to pay towards supporting victims of crime, Minister for Victims Helen Grant announced.

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

  • Entrepreneurship: thriving in chaos

    Transcript of speech by the British High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan, KCMG at TiEcon Delhi 2012 on 28 September 2012.

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

  • £1 billion to improve council homes set to boost economy

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk today confirmed nearly £1billion to bring sub-standard council homes up to scratch - while at the same time offering…

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