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  • Amended eye prescription and voucher validity

    The previously published voucher was valid for six months. Legislation amended the voucher validity to two years and the document has been updated…

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

  • Charging for residential care

    Local authorities are required to arrange residential care in a care home for people who are in need of such care and are unable to arrange …

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

  • Local authorities’ responsibilities for charging

    Each local authority has powers, under Part 3 of the National Assistance Act 1948, to arrange social care services for people living in its …

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

  • Visit to Estonia by Francis Maude, UK Cabinet Office Minister with lead responsibility for cyber issues

    From 1-3 May, the Right Honourable Francis Maude MP will visit Estonia on the invitation of President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, following their initial meeting at the London Cyber Conference in November 2011.

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

  • Safe management of healthcare waste

    An updated version of the safe management of healthcare waste guidance manual is published.  A number of issues needed clarifying to improve…

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

  • Improving regulation in food manufacturing

    Help the government identify what are the problems in how regulation is enforced for small businesses in food manufacture.

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

  • Improving regulation in food manufacturing

    Help the government identify what are the problems in how regulation is enforced for small businesses in food manufacture.

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

  • Liverpool based agency leaves workers all at sea

    Susan Myers (nee Leach), a Director of Relay Marine UK Ltd, pleaded guilty for withholding pay, totalling around £21,000, from 4 workers.

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

  • ‘Focus on Enforcement’ - opportunity for small businesses in food manufacturing to have their say on the way regulations are enforced

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “Focus on Enforcement gives small businesses in food manufacturing the chance to make a real…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the Fuellers lecture 25th anniversary

    It’s an honour to join you today, as Minister of State for Energy, to celebrate the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, 25th Anniversary. And I’…

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

  • Edward Davey'??s innovation visit to Cheshire

    Secretary of State Edward Davey was in Cheshire and Manchester on Thursday, 29 March as part of a regional visit to see examples of innovation…

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

  • Hendry: "Consumer benefit is at the heart of the Government's smart meter programme"

    30 million homes and small businesses will have smart meters by 2019 enabling all consumers to have access to accurate information and bringing…

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

  • Nuclear third party liabilities to be increased sevenfold

    The Government today confirmed its intention to substantially increase the third party liabilities of operators in the event of a nuclear incident…

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

  • Review of the UK Oil and Gas Regulatory Regime: Written Ministerial Statement by Charles Hendry

    My Rt.Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, in a statement to the House on 14 June 2010, indicated that a review…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Charles Hendry on the agenda for the Energy Council in Brussels

    In advance of the forthcoming Energy Council in Brussels on 14 February, I am writing to outline the agenda items to be discussed. The first…

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

  • Scotland Bill receives Royal Assent

    The new Scotland Act brings about the largest ever transfer of financial powers to Scotland since the creation of the UK.

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

  • Government responses to Emergency Preparedness

    Response to consultation on chapters of Emergency Preparedness guidance.

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

  • Welsh Guards mentor Afghan police as CD is launched to support families

    The 1st Battalion Welsh Guards (1 WG) recently took over responsibility for the Police Mentoring and Advisory Group in Lashkar Gah, Helmand …

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

  • Oral Statement: Leveson Inquiry

    Wednesday 25 April 2012 **The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport (Mr Jeremy Hunt): **With permission Mr Speaker, I would…

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

  • DFID research: Safeguarding the Future of Rural Livelihoods: World’s first environmental health index

    A project supported by the ESPA has produced the world’s first environmental health index to be based on long term historical data.

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