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  • Default Retirement Age to end this year

    The Government has today confirmed that it will remove the Default Retirement Age (DRA) so that people have more choice when to stop working.

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

  • North East joins local enterprise partnership network

    The partnership, covering seven local authority areas, joins the 27 partnerships announced since the Government’s Local Growth White Paper was…

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

  • End of the line for the default retirement age

    Ministers have decided to proceed with their plan to phase out the DRA between 6 April and 1 October 2011. The Government’s written response…

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

  • Forensic science regulator

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 13 January 2011 by James Brokenshireand the House of Lords by…

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

  • Pensions Bill will boost retirement savings for millions

    The Pensions Bill next step in helping millions save for their retirement in a workplace pension.

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

  • Press conference with the French Prime Minister

    A transcript of press conference given by the Prime Minister David Cameron and the French Prime Minister Francois Fillon in London on 13 January 2011.

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

  • Tachograph calibration fees deregulated from 1 January 2012

    Fees for calibration and periodic inspection of tachographs to become matter for Approved Tachograph Centres (ATC) and vehicle operators.

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  • Hertfordshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Hertfordshire has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Postal Services Bill completes passage through Commons

    This is the first time that legislation to enable Royal Mail to benefit from private capital has been approved by MPs. Business Secretary Vince…

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

  • Appointment to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority

    Stuart Cook has been appointed to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA) for five years, the Department of Energy and Climate Change…

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

  • Report of the US National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and offshore drilling: Written Ministerial Statement by Charles Hendry

    The US National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling delivered its final report yesterday. This is a substantial…

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

  • Equality Act 2010: commencement of provisions on the new public sector equality duty and positive action in recruitment and promotion - WMS

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 12 January 2010 by Lynne Featherstone and Baroness Neville-Jones.

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

  • Baroness Neville Jones: Relaxation of licensing hours for the royal wedding

    Baroness Neville Jones: My Hon Friend the parliamentary under secretary of state for crime prevention (James Brokenshire) has…

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

  • Uninsured drivers face new crackdown

    Under new powers it will be an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather than just to drive when uninsured.

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

  • Government plans will safeguard future of Postal Services

    Edward Davey said: “Two cornerstones of British life - the Royal Mail and the Post Office - are at a crossroads. Our policy is to break away…

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

  • Lord Green takes office as Trade and Investment Minister

    Lord Green will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a cross-Government strategy for trade, vital for the UK’s economic growth and recovery…

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

  • Speech to the Learning Without Frontiers forum

    International Festival of Learning and Technology, London

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

  • Extra time to celebrate Royal Wedding

    Licensed venues could sell alcohol and put on entertainment until 1 am to celebrate Royal Wedding under plans announced by the Home Office.

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

  • European Union opt-in decision: EURODAC Regulation

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 11 January 2011 by Damian Green and the House of Lords by Baroness…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 11 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Cabinet: jobs and growth and bankers' bonuses.

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