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  • Gambling tax: new rules and sanctions to prevent avoidance by gambling companies

    Some remote gambling operators avoid paying UK taxes by basing themselves offshore. The new rules will create a level playing field across the industry.

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

  • Know before you go: the risk you take smuggling drugs

    In 2010 the British Embassy in Lima produced a short video with the participation of British prisoners in the Sarita Colonia prison, Callao, on the potentially very serious consequences of smuggling drugs.

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

  • HMS Lancaster in the Caribbean

    HMS Lancaster is on station throughout the Caribbean during the hurricane season, together with Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Wave Knight forming the Atlantic Patrol Task (North).

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

  • Royal Navy seizes multi-million-pound cocaine haul

    The crew of a Royal Navy warship has seized a massive 680-kilogram stash of cocaine with an estimated street value of £100 million.

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

  • Modernisation of HIV rules to better protect public

    Protection against HIV will be strengthened under plans to help people get diagnosed earlier, the Chief Medical Officer has announced.

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

  • FCO reveals consequences of overindulging on holiday

    New statistics show peer pressure and cheap drinks can lead to more than a holiday hangover.

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

  • International Forum on Combating Corruption in Procurement

    International experts will lead workshops on preventing collusion and corruption in public procurement processes in Panama.

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

  • Minister goes in for “hard raft” at Lee Valley

    Brandon Lewis paddles down the white water rafting course at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

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

  • Herne Hill Velodrome is latest winner of Big Society Award

    Local residents and volunteers recognised by the Prime Minister for their dedicated work to save 1948 Olympic cycle track in south east London.

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

  • Councils combine for economic growth

    Nine councils propose to deliver greater economic growth through a new combined authority.

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

  • National Probation Service appointments announced

    Two people have been appointed to head up the new National Probation Service (NPS), the public sector body tasked with protecting the public from the most dangerous offenders in England and Wales, Justice Minister Jeremy Wri…

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

  • Prime Minister’s Q&A at Global Radio in Manchester

    The Prime Minister held a live Q&A with Global Radio at its Capital FM and Xfm studios in Manchester.

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

  • Inside MOD's tube station

    With the historic property going up for sale next month, we take a last look around MOD's Brompton Road site.

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

  • Minister Owen Paterson launches GREAT Bus tour of Emerging Europe

    The Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) visits Poland on 5-6 August.

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

  • Prince Harry opens new navy training facility

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry today opened the Royal Navy's newly-built £30 million centre of amphibious excellence in Plymouth.

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

  • British Missionaries in Moldova

    British Ambassador visited two summer camps for Moldovan children organised by British missionaries.

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

  • Pickles takes on town halls' new driveway tax

    The government announces new guidance to discourage councils from introducing a new parking tax on people’s driveways and parking spaces.

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

  • Lady Mayoress hands over donation to Chilean charity

    Fundación Mi Parque is a non-profit organisation focused on restoring green spaces in underprivileged areas of Santiago.

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

  • Lawful provision of foil: Home Secretary's letter to ACMD

    …Home Secretary's letter to ACMD on the lawful provision of foil by drug treatment providers.…

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  • Weyhill Fairground Craft and Design Centre

    With a long and important historical heritage, this diverse centre has been revived for the benefit of the local community.

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