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  • In Harmony Sistema England visits Venezuela

    Ambassador Nettleton welcomed a delegation from music programme In Harmony Sistema England during their visit to Venezuela.

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

  • Green light for driving tests at Halfords

    Plans to offer practical driving tests from branches of Halfords have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

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

  • Government to cut back on red tape for community entertainment

    Community groups are to be set free from red tape.

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

  • Important notice for British passport holders

    The British Consulate General is changing the way we handle passport applications.

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

  • Support for social tenants to have their say on local services

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk today launched a new training programme designed to put power firmly in the hands of social tenants.

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

  • Cutting back red tape for community entertainment

    Village halls, schools, community centres and pubs among those due to benefit under new rules.…

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes DCMS plans to cut Red Tape

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport today set out plans to deregulate certain forms of entertainment licensing in Wales.

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

  • Equipment approved to drug test drivers

    Police will be able to introduce equipment to test drivers for drugs after the home office approved kit for use in stations.

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

  • 'Friends and family' test to expose poor care in NHS

    New care test will be adopted by hospitals and GP surgeries in England, says Prime Minister.

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

  • Keeping the UK military on the map

    The experts at the Defence Geographic Centre near London are keeping UK Armed Forces worldwide on the right track.

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

  • Better choices, better deals

    A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.

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

  • Support for Innovation Workshop

    A series of one day workshops about government support for business R&D and innovation.

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

  • New Year Honours List 2013

    The work of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and its partners and stakeholders was recognised in the New Year Honours…

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

  • More justice dispensed via video

    Communities will be benefitting from swift and effective justice as thousands more court appearances will take place via video.

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

  • PAYE attention – RTI is coming

    Employers are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs to get ready for major PAYE changes that come into effect in three months’ time.

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  • 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

  • Military urge generous public not to swamp postal system at Christmas

    Service personnel are urging members of the public to avoid sending unsolicited Christmas gifts and packages to operational theatres.

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

  • New Year's Honours 2013

    Local Government Minister Baroness Hanham congratulates all those recognised in the New Year Honours.

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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

  • Surviving Sandy

    The Defence Attache in Washington, Major General Buster Howes, recalls his role in helping to manage the crisis that was Hurricane Sandy.

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