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  • Standard Life continues covenant support

    Standard Life has announced today that it is upgrading its special leave policy to support partners and spouses of service personnel.

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

  • A rural business with global appeal

    How superfast broadband can transform a business operating from remote locations.

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  • £30m tax boost from HMRC voluntary sector projects

    HMRC grants to voluntary and community sector organisations that help people with taxes, benefits and tax credits led to additional tax of £30.6 million being declared last year.…

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

  • £755 million to double free childcare offer for 2-year-olds

    Councils will receive £755 million to provide 15 hours a week of free childcare for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds from September 2014.

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

  • EU Energy Council, 12 December

    Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey on the discussions at the EU Energy Council on 12 December 2013.

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

  • Treasury analysis shows £1.6 billion funding gap in Scottish independence White Paper

    The transparent analysis, which is consistent with the Autumn Statement 2013 forecasts and Budget methodology, has been published in full.

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

  • BHC funded Green Building Council wins Eskom eta award

    British High Commission funding leads to Eskom community award for the Green Street Initiative.

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

  • Recovered appeal: former Bath Press, Lower Bristol Road, Bath (ref: 2191952, 18 December 2013)

    Decision letter and Inspector's Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission.

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  • The UK supports Vietnam’s efforts to improve media - government relations

    Less than 10% of the public complaints and opinions raised through the media receive due response from government agencies. That’s the key finding of the study on government response to media requests launched before the In…

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

  • "The UK is firmly behind a strong UN presence in Afghanistan"

    UK statement by Deputy Permanent Representative Peter Wilson to the UN Security Council open debate on Afghanistan

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

  • Statement of new regulation: total savings to business exceeds £1 billion

    Further progress in the government’s drive to eliminate unnecessary red tape is set out in the latest 6 monthly progress update.

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

  • Business given power to scrutinise regulators’ performance

    Business Minister Michael Fallon announces a new initiative that puts the reform of regulatory enforcement in the hands of business.

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

  • UK condemns series of bombings in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson condemns the senseless bombing across Iraq yesterday.

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

  • Next steps for shale gas production

    The government has published a regulatory roadmap for shale oil and gas developers along with a Strategic Environmental Assessment report for consultation.

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

  • 2013 Antarctic Summer Season

    Exciting times ahead for British Polar science - BAT Commissioner Peter Hayes sends his best wishes to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff.

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

  • New Zealand entrepreneur selected for UKTI's Sirius Programme

    Tim Brown, a graduate from New Zealand, has gained a place on UKTI’s Sirius Programme, allowing him to start up his business in the UK.

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

  • Henley's 'living advent calendar' wins Big Society Award

    A project which turns the town of Henley into an enormous living advent calendar is the latest winner of a Big Society Award.

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

  • No less than 'good' for children's homes demands Ofsted

    Proposals for new framework to improve standards in children’s homes and drive up quality for the country’s most vulnerable children.

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  • FA and Premier League launch historic Afghan football partnership

    David Cameron visits troops serving in Afghanistan and announces new Afghan football partnership.

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

  • Councils rewarded for 550,000 more homes under new homes bonus

    Councils have received over £2 billion through the New Homes Bonus for helping deliver 550,000 more homes, new figures show.

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