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  • HGV levy on foreign hauliers generates £44 million in first year of operation

    Since 1 April 2014 the HGV levy has raised more than £44 million from foreign HGVs.

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

  • ‘Dangerous’ daffodils and 10 more ‘elf and safety myths

    Complaints from the public being fobbed off with health and safety excuses are at a record high.

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

  • Budding entrepreneurs on benefits taking business world by storm

    Over 65,000 businesses have been set up with government backing from the New Enterprise Allowance.

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

  • Work starts on Teesside flood defences

    Port Clarence defences will protect property

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  • Government announces new commissioners to the independent Low Pay Commission

    Two new commissioners have been appointed to the Low Pay Commission, Business Minister Jo Swinson announced today (25 March 2015).

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Hull: Reverend Canon Alison Mary White

    The Queen has approved the nomination of Reverend Canon Alison Mary White, for election as Bishop of Hull in the Diocese of York.

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

  • Thousands of granny flats benefiting from Council Tax cut

    More than 2,400 homes have benefited from the new discounts across the country.

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

  • England Coast Path in Kent: two steps forward

    Folkestone to Ramsgate route has been approved and Ramsgate to Whitstable route proposals have been published.

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  • The Illegal Wildlife Trade Ends Here

    Illegal wildlife trade threatens entire species and is a global problem in need of a global solution

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

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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

  • New tax rules help farmers

    The government is providing further support to farmers by increasing the period in which they can average out their taxable profits.

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

  • Making it easier for more people to come forward and foster

    Edward Timpson speaks to local authorities and the Fostering Network about the recruitment and retention of foster carers.

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

  • Cyber First: improving cyber skills in the UK

    Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, announced the new Cyber First scheme to enhance the UK’s cyber security skills base.

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

  • Cable calls for new debate on role of adult further education

    Employers and further education providers are asked to look into how the vocational education system is able to meet future skills challenges.

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

  • Online resource to help young people decide on their future

    A central list of post-16 courses will provide up-to-date and reliable information for young people, schools and parents.

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

  • UK Statement on Mali, 28th session of the HRC, Geneva

    The UK delivers a statement on the Human Rights situation in Mali during an Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations Independent Expert on Mali at the Human Rights Council.

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

  • UK Statement on Cote d'Ivoire, 28th session of the HRC, Geneva

    …The UK delivers a statement on the Human Rights situation in Cote d'Ivoire during an Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations Independent Expert on Cote d'Ivoire.…

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

  • UK Statement on Central African Republic, 28th session of the HRC, Geneva

    The UK delivers a statement on the Human Rights situation in Central African Republic during an Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations Independent Expert on CAR at the Human Rights Council.…

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

  • UK Green Investment Bank International Pilot

    Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey MP, Secretary of State for energy and climate change, on the UK Green Investment Bank and the UK International Climate Fund.

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

  • Awards announced from £2 million homophobic bullying fund

    Funds awarded to projects to train school staff and provide support for pupils affected by homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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