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  • A powerful new voice for older workers

    Economist, policy expert and consumer champion Dr Ros Altmann CBE has been appointed by the government as its new Business Champion for Older Workers.

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

  • Speech to the Association of Directors of Children's Services Annual Conference

    Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, spoke about education and the part that local authorities play in improving schools.

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Afghan Election Breakthrough

    William Hague welcomes Afghan Presidential election audit and agreement to establish a government of national unity.

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

  • New Responsibility Deal alcohol pledges published

    The Responsibility Deal Alcohol Network has a new set of alcohol pledges which tackle alcohol misuse and promote responsible drinking.

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

  • David Laws talks about universal infant free school meals

    Schools Minister announces that 99% of schools are now on track to deliver universal infant free school meals this September.

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

  • Chancellor visits south-west businesses creating jobs and helping people into work

    Figures show that 725,000 employers have benefitted from the Employment Allowance.

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

  • New flood camera goes down a tweet in Halesowen

    Today (11 July 2014), the Environment Agency met local residents who will benefit from a new high tech flood camera in Halesowen.

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  • New measures to increase transparency on council home values

    Members of the public will be able to see the value of the assets councils hold.

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

  • Care Not Custody speech

    Home Secretary's speech at the WI / Prison Reform Trust event.

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

  • Future plans for Dalgety Bay

    MOD has published a report setting out plans to manage radium contamination at Dalgety Bay in Fife.

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

  • CMA set to clear adherence packaging merger

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared Omnicell/MTS’s proposed acquisition of SurgiChem.

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  • £440 million to be spent on green transport

    44 new sustainable transport schemes to include £64 million investment from government.

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

  • Chevening 30th anniversary celebration in Chile

    Over 200 Chilean young professionals have been part of the British government scholarships scheme for future leaders.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new UN Syria envoy

    William Hague welcomes de Mistura as UN Syria envoy; says UN efforts on a political solution are more pressing than ever.

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

  • ‘The school revolution’: how reforms are transforming schools

    The Department for Education has published a film detailing the education reforms that are transforming schools in England.

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

  • Government announces 4 new Acas council members

    Business Minister Jo Swinson announces the appointment of 4 new members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Council.

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

  • Environment Agency to hold drop-in event to discuss Bradwell discharges

    A drop-in session is being held on Mersea Island to discuss the Environment Agency’s regulation of Bradwell Nuclear Power station.

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  • Communities ministers mark the anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, Faith Minister Baroness Warsi and Minister for Communities Stephen Williams attend remembrance event.

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

  • Justine Greening: End child marriage in a generation

    Speech by the International Development Secretary pledging that Britain will lead international efforts to end child marriage within a generation.

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

  • New Statistics and Reports Published on Animal Research

    The annual statistics showing scientific procedures on living animals during 2013 have now been published

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