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  • Carmichael comments on latest unemployment figures

    December Labour Market Statistics for Scotland published.

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

  • Smarter technology making transport cleaner, greener and more accessible

    Speech regarding modern technology and solving transport problems, includes Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Smart Cities and Open Data.

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

  • A fair deal for councils and fair bills for taxpayers

    Councils should focus on sensible savings to protect services and keep Council Tax down.

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

  • £755 million to double free childcare offer for 2-year-olds

    Councils will receive £755 million to provide 15 hours a week of free childcare for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds from September 2014.

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

  • Provisional local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015

    Written ministerial statement by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis on the provisional local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015.

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

  • A constructive case for EU reform

    Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke about reform of the European Union's structures and practices to make it more competitive and more effective.

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

  • Lord Livingston comments on the third round of negotiations between the EU and US for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

    The third round of negotiations between the EU and US for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership began on 16 December 2013.

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

  • Record 30 million people in jobs

    Employment hit a new record high this month with over 30 million people in jobs for the first time.

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

  • Treasury analysis shows £1.6 billion funding gap in Scottish independence White Paper

    The transparent analysis, which is consistent with the Autumn Statement 2013 forecasts and Budget methodology, has been published in full.

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

  • Second annual progress report on the roll-out of smart meters

    Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey on progress of smart meter roll-out

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

  • Welsh Secretary publishes draft Wales Bill

    Legislation set to deliver ambitious package for Wales.

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

  • UK pays tribute to former President Nelson Mandela

    As the news of the death of Nelson Mandela was announced tributes poured in from around the world.

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

  • Accelerating action to stop rogue EU benefit claims

    The Prime Minister announces from 1 January 2014 all EU jobseekers have to wait for 3 months before they can apply for out of work benefits.

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

  • "The UK is firmly behind a strong UN presence in Afghanistan"

    UK statement by Deputy Permanent Representative Peter Wilson to the UN Security Council open debate on Afghanistan

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

  • Hello...Goodbye! New Policy Officer in the Governor's Office

    Our current Staff Officer, Tom Hines is all set to move back to London, and we welcome our new Policy Officer, Joanne Vaughan.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 17 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on airports, Lord Hanningfield, Syria and Boris Johnson.

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

  • Statement of new regulation: total savings to business exceeds £1 billion

    Further progress in the government’s drive to eliminate unnecessary red tape is set out in the latest 6 monthly progress update.

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

  • Business given power to scrutinise regulators’ performance

    Business Minister Michael Fallon announces a new initiative that puts the reform of regulatory enforcement in the hands of business.

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

  • Transport Infrastructure

    Airports Commission and Network rail re-classification oral statement.

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

  • Disability and health employment strategy launched

    Our new strategy sets out ideas on how to help more disabled people and those with health conditions get into and stay in work.

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