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  • Media contact databases merger could lessen competition

    The CMA has announced that GTCR Canyon Investments’ completed acquisition of Gorkana Group will be referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation unless acceptable undertakings are offered.

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  • Ayrshire Dunlop cheese wins protected status

    Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop joins the pasty and the pork pie as it gains Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.

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

  • HMRC scores hat-trick of avoidance wins

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has secured three tribunal wins against tax avoidance schemes, protecting over £260 million in tax.

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

  • Bascule Bridge improvement work

    Road users are advised that the A12 Bascule Bridge in Lowestoft will be closed overnight for four weeks from Tuesday 7 April for major improvement work on the bridge lifting mechanism.

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  • Changes to insolvency legislation enacted

    Royal assent has been given to two acts which make changes to insolvency legislation. Read our summary of what the changes mean in practice.

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  • Eric Pickles welcomes council prayers law

    The Local Government Secretary welcomes passing of a new law to ensure councils have the right to hold prayers.

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

  • Minister welcomes Human Rights Council resolution condemning situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.

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

  • Celebrating three GREAT English exports in 2015

    British High Commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan KCMG writes about three GREAT English exports.

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

  • Biggest overhaul of consumer rights in a generation

    Consumers will have enhanced, easy to understand rights following Royal Assent for the Consumer Rights Act being given today (26 March 2015).

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

  • Chair of the Law Commission and re-appointment of Law Commissioner

    Appointment announced of a new Chairman of the Law Commission and the re-appointment of Professor David Ormerod QC as a Law Commissioner.

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

  • Schools get £4 million boost from copyright deals

    New copyright agreements will free schools from time-consuming paperwork, allowing them to focus on teaching.

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

  • Recovered appeal: land north and south of Worsley Road and land at Aviary Field, Broadoak, Salford (ref: 2209607, 26 March 2015)

    Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on recovered appeals against an enforcement notice.

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  • Invitation to Tender Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan

    British Embassies in the South Caucasus are inviting bids for funding from the new Conflict, Stability and Security Fund for projects.

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

  • Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 59 newsletter Issue 5

    This newsletter gives an update on the UK’s 59th CSW programme and outcomes of the session

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

  • Welsh employers urged to offer more work experience

    Wales’ Commissioner for Employment and Skills Scott Waddington has urged more employers to offer work placements to young people, following a major study showing that job experience is the most valued asset firms look for when hiring new recruits.

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  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    In 2015, England marks two major anniversaries.

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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

  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    In 2015, England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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

  • British Government encourages Honduras to keep improving protection of journalists

    The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) released its Human Rights and Democracy Report 2014 on 12 March, which underlines Honduras challenges and advances toward the protection of journalists.

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

  • Government response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill

    The government has published its response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill, after pre-legislative scrutiny.

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