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  • Government to hand regulator powers over key players to pave way for new payment methods for customers and more banking competition

    Major credit and debit card providers among the main ‘payment systems’ government proposes bringing under the scope of powerful new regulator.

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

  • Higher expectations on the quality of vocational qualifications

    Ofqual’s approach to regulation will see higher expectations of awarding organisations and the quality of their qualifications.

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  • Putting validity at the heart of what we do

    Ofqual's Chief Regulator gave a speech on validity to the Federation of Awarding Bodies.

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  • Scotland within the UK

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael makes a statement to the House of Commons about the plans to devolve more powers to the Scottish Parliament.

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

  • Three sentenced following CMA prosecution of multi-million pound pyramid promotional scheme

    Following a CMA investigation and prosecution 3 individuals appeared before Bristol Crown Court for sentencing today.

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  • Matthew Hancock speech on Industrial Strategy

    Matthew Hancock outlines the government’s industrial strategy, and what this means for both advanced manufacturing and wider economy.

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

  • Ebola epidemic in West Africa

    Statement by Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt on the Ebola epidemic and the government's response in the UK.

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

  • Belgrade Chevening Open Day

    British Embassy Belgrade is organising an Open day for all candidates interested in Chevening Scholarships.

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

  • Zambia trade mission

    'British Expertise' to lead major trade mission to assist UK companies to explore business opportunities in Zambia.

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

  • Big Business to be held to account to keep supply chains slavery free

    Big businesses will have to publicly state each year what action they have taken to ensure their supply chains are slavery free.

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

  • UK-Norway electricity interconnection moves closer

    The Norwegian Government has today granted a licence for the longest sub-sea electricity interconnector in the world, to be built between the UK and Norway.

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

  • Hugo Swire on Chile Day 2014

    Latin America Minister Hugo Swire gives Mansion House speech in celebration of Chile Day

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

  • Press briefing: morning 13 October 2014

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on devolution, banking, Palestine, television debates, NHS reform and immigration.

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

  • On the occasion of the European and World Day against Death Penalty

    The European Union and the Council of Europe have together reaffirmed their strong and absolute opposition to capital punishment in all cases and under all circumstances, and their commitment to its worldwide abolition.

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

  • Work of the DCLG during the conference recess 2014

    Written ministerial statement by Eric Pickles on work of the Department for Communities and Local Government during the conference recess.

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

  • Swayne: return to status quo in Gaza not an option

    International community cannot continue to pick up the pieces in Gaza indefinitely, warns International Development Minister Desmond Swayne, as he sets out new UK support.

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

  • New law to tackle revenge porn

    People who maliciously share sexually explicit pictures of former partners will face prosecution under new laws.

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

  • Funding to prevent female genital mutilation and forced marriage

    Minister for Women reinforces 'practice will not be tolerated'.

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

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty statement

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Death Penalty, Baroness Stern, issued a joint statement to mark the day.

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

  • Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi awarded Nobel Peace Prize

    Justine Greening welcomes the announcment of this year's Nobel Peace Prize winners.

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