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  • 250,000 more children living with both birth parents

    A quarter of a million more children were living with both their birth parents in 2012 compared with 2011.

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

  • UK showcases expertise in PPP implementation in waste management

    Conference on waste disposal highlights opportunities in Greece and UK experience in developing an effective waste management market

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

  • Royal Assent for Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014

    Legislation aimed at improving the way politics works in Northern Ireland today received Royal Assent. The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act makes a number of important changes.

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

  • First Service Complaints Ombudsman to be created

    The independent commissioner whose role it is to ensure armed forces complaints are fairly and properly dealt with is to receive new powers.

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

  • David Laws oral statement on minimum funding levels

    Schools Minister David Laws' oral statement on minimum funding levels for schools.

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

  • New law will see support extended to 50,000 more prisoners

    A major gap in the criminal justice system that means 50,000 short-term prisoners walk out of prison with no support is finally being addressed, as the Offender Rehabilitation Bill received Royal Assent today.

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

  • Vince Cable's 'The economics of integration' speech in Glasgow

    Speech by the Secretary of State at the opening of the Catapult Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy Technology at Strathclyde.

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

  • Landmark Children and Families Act 2014 gains royal assent

    New changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children.

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

  • Vacancy for Project Officer, British Embassy Tirana

    The British Embassy has a full-time vacancy for a Project Officer working in the political section of the Embassy.

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

  • David Cameron’s speech to the Knesset in Israel

    The Prime Minister gave a speech at the Knesset on a visit to Israel in March 2014.

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

  • Statement of changes in immigration rules

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire on 13 March 2014.

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

  • Statement on the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka

    …The Foreign Secretary updated Parliament on the UK's support for a strong resolution of the UN Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka.…

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

  • Press briefing: morning 13 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on public sector pay and Ukraine.

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

  • Appointment of Vice President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal

    Her Majesty The Queen has by Letters Patent appointed Mr Justice Philip Sales as Vice President to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.

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

  • Vehicle registration and licensing in Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland motorists to get full range of vehicle registration and licensing services similar to UK.

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

  • Public service pension reform nears conclusion

    One of the final elements of the government’s comprehensive public service pension reform programme has today been set out by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander.

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

  • Elizabeth Truss opens the Big Bang Fair

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss speaks about the importance of maths and science at the opening of the Big Bang Fair.

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

  • The new UK competition authority within a changing European context

    Speech given by CMA chief executive Alex Chisholm to the Association of Corporate Counsel Europe

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  • Fire service could save millions by improving how it buys kit

    The fire and rescue service could save millions by improving the way it sources and purchases firefighting clothing and equipment.

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

  • Government funding boost for innovative businesses

    Nine projects have been awarded £660,000 from the Intellectual Property Office to take their innovative ideas into the marketplace.

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