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  • Low Pay Commission visit to Ely

    David Norgrove, Peter Donaldson and Neil Goulden will meet a number of representatives in Ely to hear first hand what impact the National Minimum…

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

  • Employment tribunals rules review published

    Mr Justice Underhill made a number of recommendations that aim to streamline the process, improve understanding and cut costs, these include…

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

  • New export control of Propofol announced

    The move follows the recent decision by the state of Missouri to use Propofol in its execution protocol. There is currently a shortage of Propofol…

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

  • Climate action in a distracted world

    Thanks very much Bernice, and thanks to Chatham House for hosting this event. There are few think tanks that are global in both outlook and recognition. This is one of them. So I'm very pleased to be...

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

  • BBC Trust appointments

    Two people to join the governing body later this year.

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

  • BBC Trust appointments

    Sonita Alleyne and Aideen McGinley have been appointed to the BBC Trust, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

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

  • Progress on affordable flood insurance

    The Government and insurance industry are continuing to make progress towards a new agreement on the future of flood insurance.

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

  • London 2012 has sustainability is at its heart

    Defra has also been working with a number of organisations to use the Games to "Inspire Sustainable Living".

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

  • Reforming care and support – better quality care, peace of mind and promoting independence

    The most radical reform of the social care system in 64 years is announced today.

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

  • Nick Gibb on the importance of studying languages in school

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb on the benefits of learning languages. Speech delivered at the German Embassy.

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

  • Prime Minister's Speech on Family Planning

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £500 million in aid at the Family Planning Summit 2012 to increase international access to contraceptives.

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

  • PM David Cameron and President Hollande press conference

    PM: "We found much common ground today. Not just about European policy today but also how we develop European policy for Britain and for France in the future."

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

  • A major step forward for children's inspections

    Proposals for a multi-agency inspection for the protection of children and a separate inspection for looked after children and care leavers.

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  • New export support for businesses in the east of England

    Free export finance advice for companies from UKEF.

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

  • Community groups to bring 2,000 empty homes back to life with government help

    Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew…

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

  • Councils to get 100% help to clear up after floods

    The Government has set out the help that it is giving to councils following the record breaking rainfall over recent weeks that has had a devastating…

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

  • Strengthening the Iraq-Britain partnership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari in London on 10 July.

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

  • Daring strengthens ties with India through Mumbai visit

    HMS Daring has made a visit to the Indian port of Mumbai, becoming the first Type 45 to visit the country.

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

  • Buckinghamshire signs Armed Forces Community Covenant

    Buckinghamshire County Council has joined 80 other local authorities by signing up to the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • Farnborough Air Show: UK aerospace flying high

    Farnborough Air Show opens for business. A number of BIS announcements are being made throughout the day. Follow our live blog below to catch up on events as they occur.

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