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  • Tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties for unscrupulous employers

    In a crack down on illegal working, unscrupulous employers who exploit workers will face tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties.

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

  • Edward Davey launches the Scotland Analysis Energy Paper

    As the UK Government publishes its analysis of the implications in energy of Scottish independence, Ed Davey speaks about Scotland’s energy future within the United Kingdom.

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

  • Government cuts costs and reduces burdens on farmers

    Farmers will be helped significantly by government cuts to red tape, according to a report published today by an independent group.

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

  • GCSE and A level reform

    Education Secretary Michael Gove’s statement about the publication of reformed GCSE and A level content.

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

  • GCSE, A level and AS qualification updates from Ofqual

    Ofqual confirms assessment arrangements for a number of new GCSE, A level and AS qualifications that will be fairer for students.

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  • Resignation of Maria Miller MP

    The Prime Minister has accepted the resignation of the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Maria Miller.

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

  • CMA confirms Breedon sales

    The Competition and Markets Authority will require Breedon Aggregates Limited to sell an asphalt plant in the Aberdeen area and a ready-mix concrete plant in the Peterhead area. It will also face a price control for asphalt …

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  • Monitor launches investigation into Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Health sector regulator Monitor has today launched an investigation into Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust following concerns about the trust’s finances and because patients are currently waiting too long in accident and emergency.

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  • Sustainability and the OECD

    On April 8, 2014, the British Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade of Costa Rica, the Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica and other key partners, took part in a Sustainability Day, entitled “Costa Rica: on the road t…

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

  • More must be done for looked after children living far from home

    Local authorities must do more to make sure the needs of looked after children living far away from home can be met.

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  • Ofsted reports to Thurrock Council following focused inspections

    Following inspections of 7 schools in Thurrock in February 2014, Ofsted has written to Thurrock Local Authority about the findings.

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  • Monitor to look into running of North London foundation trust

    Monitor has launched an investigation into the way Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust is run.

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  • Video games tax relief passes final hurdle

    European Commission gives the go ahead for a tax break for UK video games sector.

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

  • British Ambassador on need to strengthen the Single Market

    British Ambassador Vivien Life and Nordic Director for Google Peter Friis' article in Danish Financial daily "Børsen"

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

  • Government ensures minimum standards for all collecting societies

    New regulations for collecting societies will offer greater clarity for people using copyrighted works in their business.

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

  • Estate agents get guidance to block money laundering

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published new guidance to help estate agency businesses stay on the right side of Money Laundering Regulations.

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  • Elizabeth Truss speaks about early years teachers

    Childcare Minister Elizabeth Truss speaks at Policy Exchange about the quality of teaching in the early years.

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

  • Government closes the net on tenancy cheats

    Over £35 million to improve councils’ ability to identify and deal with social housing fraud.

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

  • British Diplomacy in the Information Age

    Speech given by Deputy Head of Mission on 3 April. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered

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

  • Primary Authority extended to fire safety and age-restricted sales of alcohol

    New legislation aids business and regulators.

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