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  • New Year's Honours 2017

    The New Year Honours lists 2017 recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • More junior officers honoured with Queen’s Police Medals

    Over half of the Queen’s Police Medals have been awarded to officers below the rank of superintendent.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Military Division of the New Years Honours list 2017

    114 service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours List

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Plans to let learner drivers have motorway driving lessons revealed

    Learner drivers will be allowed to have driving lessons on motorways with a driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gym users to get better deal in 2017

    Fairer contracts and cheaper deals will be available to gym-goers in 2017, as the post-Christmas rush to get fit begins.

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  • Barcode technology helping to improve patient safety

    Barcodes are being used to trace NHS patients and their treatments, manage medical supplies and monitor the effectiveness of equipment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Asian Muslims and black people do better in school, worse in work

    Poor white boys do worse in schools but black and Asian Muslim young people, girls especially, do worse for jobs.

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  • Eliminating electoral fraud in polling stations

    The government will trial ID in polling stations to stop electoral fraud, with voters being asked for identification before they can vote.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Boxing Day deal on mortgages for Armed Forces

    Personnel redeployed within the UK will now be able to rent out their homes without facing higher costs or having to change their mortgage.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Christmas 2016: Prime Minister's message

    Theresa May sends her best wishes to everyone celebrating Christmas in the UK and around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chanukah 2016: Theresa May's message

    PM: I want to wish everyone celebrating this festival of light a very happy and peaceful Chanukah.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Counterfeit Christmas gifts seized by Border Force

    Fake Harry Potter wands, “Paco Rabanne” perfume and “Beats” headphones among items intercepted.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Russia lists 150th Organisation Under ‘Foreign Agents’ Law

    Foreign Office Minister, Sir Alan Duncan, expresses concern over the increased pressure faced by civil society in Russia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New measures to protect consumers from debt claims

    Justice Minister Sir Oliver Heald announces a consultation and information campaign to help protect consumers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister's 2016 Christmas message to the Falkland Islands

    Prime Minister Theresa May reflects on the events of 2016 in her Christmas message to the people of the Falkland Islands.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK invests £1.5m to support nationwide Somalia Infrastructure Fund

    The funds will help strengthen government capabilities in infrastructure development, management and provide skills training for young people.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Call for Bids-Scoping Study on Agribusiness in Kazakhstan

    The British Embassy in Astana is seeking expressions of interests to deliver a Scoping Study on Agribusiness in Kazakhstan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hanukkah message from Theresa May

    The British Prime Minister wishes a happy and peaceful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating the festival of light.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointment of the new Chief Electoral Officer for NI

    The Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP today announced the appointment of Virginia McVea as the new Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £60 million boost for communities affected by second homeownership

    New annual fund to help almost 150 councils tackle the problem of high levels of second homeownership in their communities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government