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  • Action on Council Tax a helping hand to residents cost of living, says Eric Pickles

    The Communities Secretary hailed new rules for 2013 that mean taxpayers can now choose to pay their bill over 12 months rather than 10.

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

  • New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones MP looks back on 2012 and identifies opportunities for 2013.

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

  • If you truly lead, we will support you

    British High Commissioner Michael Nevin tips Malawi to graduate from aid dependency through a vision and action plan that Malawians own

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

  • Claims management crackdown

    A major crackdown by the Claims Management Regulation Unit has seen 352 companies shut down, suspended or warned.

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

  • The New Year Honours Lists 2013

    The New Year’s Honours Lists 2013 are published today in recognition of the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • Press Release: Graduate apprenticeships for the professions introduced

    Graduate and post-graduate level apprenticeships will soon be available in subjects including law, accountancy and advanced engineering, Skills…

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

  • New technology to protect homes from flooding

    A flood brick that could replace sandbags to defend homes and infrastructure from flooding is one of three winners sharing £200,000 Defra funding…

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

  • EU puts Iran sanctions into law

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments following the EU's formal implementation of additional sanctions against Iran.

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

  • HMS Diamond arrives home in time for Christmas

    Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond has returned home to Portsmouth today following her maiden deployment to the Middle East.

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

  • New rules for insurance

    Customers advised to shop around as gender will no longer play a part in pricing.

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

  • Pioneering dementia research projects receive £22 million government boost

    Twenty one pioneering research projects to boost dementia diagnosis rates and trial ground breaking treatments have been selected to receive a share of £22million of Government funding, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced…

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

  • Treasury appoints new Director General Financial Services

    Charles Roxburgh has been appointed Director General, Financial Services at HM Treasury.

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

  • Government closes tax avoidance scam

    Government announces the immediate closure of avoidance scheme which allowed companies to artificially reduce their corporation tax bills.

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

  • MOD launches new Skynet satellite

    A new satellite which will provide secure military communications for UK Armed Forces has been successfully launched into space.

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

  • Press Release: Chair appointed to advise government on setting up business bank

    Sir Peter Burt confirmed as the chair of a group that will advise the government on the establishment and direction of the business bank.

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

  • Mark Prisk: £200 million Build to Rent fund will boost housebuilding

    A new £200 million fund will boost the construction of new homes specifically for private rent, Housing Minister Mark Prisk said today.

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

  • Market changes have not had significant impact on fuel supply, report finds.

    20 December 2012: A study commissioned to assess the state of the retail fuel market .

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

  • Government secures free travel for London Midland passengers

    £7 million package of benefits for rail passengers who suffered cancelled services and delays.

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

  • Press Release: New partnership to support defence industry

    Senior defence industry leader Steve Wadey named as the co-chair of the Defence Growth Partnership.

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

  • British business toast success in Venezuela

    The British Embassy and the Venezuelan British Chamber of Commerce celebrated business achievements in 2012.

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