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  • Drug driving and amphetamine

    Proposed limit for amphetamine while driving consultation launched.

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

  • New energy reforms to support 250,000 jobs, keep bills down and produce cleaner energy

    Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan published

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

  • Online payment to become mandatory for Cambodia

    From 16 December 2013 all UK visa applicants in Cambodia will be required to pay for their visa online as part of the online application process.

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

  • Crime and policing news update: December 2013

    Regular update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

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  • UK set to lead the way for smart cities

    Government, cities, businesses and universities are joining forces to make sure the UK is leading the global race to develop smarter cities.

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

  • New Ofcom Chair Appointed

    Culture Secretary Maria Miller appoints Dame Patricia Hodgson

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

  • Green light for new Watford development

    Ministers give the go ahead for land to be included in a major regeneration scheme in Watford.

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

  • Shoppers to make more informed choices on minced meat

    New minced meat labelling laws will mean for the first time that shoppers buying ‘lean’ minced meat are guaranteed a low fat product.

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

  • Travel Advice for 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

    Advice for people travelling to Sochi for the XXII Olympic Winter Games 7-23 February and the XI Paralympic Winter Games 7-16 March 2014.

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

  • Firefighter consultation sets out generous pension offer

    Consultation on fair reforms to the firefighters' pension scheme to help reduce burden on taxpayer.

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

  • Smarter technology making transport cleaner, greener and more accessible

    Speech regarding modern technology and solving transport problems, includes Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Smart Cities and Open Data.

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

  • A constructive case for EU reform

    Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke about reform of the European Union's structures and practices to make it more competitive and more effective.

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

  • Lord Livingston comments on the third round of negotiations between the EU and US for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

    The third round of negotiations between the EU and US for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership began on 16 December 2013.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge removes unnecessary health and care regulation

    Over two-thirds of regulations on healthy living and social care have been scrapped or improved as part of plan to reduce ‘red tape’.

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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

  • Lord Carlile re-appointed as Independent Reviewer

    The Secretary of State has re-appointed Lord Carlile as the Independent Reviewer of National Security arrangements in Northern Ireland for a further 2 years

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

  • Publication of a regulatory roadmap for onshore oil and gas exploration in the UK and a strategic environmental assessment

    Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament by Michael Fallon regarding onshore oil and gas regulatory roadmap and strategic environmental assessment.

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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

  • ONS decision on the classification of Network Rail

    Network Rail to be classified as central government body in the public sector.

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