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  • Government to cap payday loan costs

    The cap will be formally established through amendments to the Banking Reform Bill.…

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

  • Two weeks left to apply for Regional Growth Funding

    Government and industry are urging businesses to apply for a share of £300 million from the Regional Growth Fund before the deadline.

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

  • Soldiers battle against 'thinking enemy' on Salisbury Plain

    Soldiers have been pitting their wits against military colleagues as they battled a 'thinking enemy' whilst on exercise on Salisbury Plain.

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  • Care sector abuse of minimum wage rules

    Care sector workers are in line for nearly £340,000 in back pay as a result of investigations by HMRC.

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

  • Domestic violence protection orders and domestic violence disclosure scheme

    This WMS was laid on 25 November 2013 in the House of Commons by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor.

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

  • Lance Corporal Jamie Webb killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Jamie Webb, of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), died in an ISAF Hospital in Afghanistan on 26 March 2013.

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  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

    Announces the First Reading of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.

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

  • Troubled Families programme on track at half way stage

    New figures show that the government’s ambition to turn around the lives of 120,000 troubled families is on track at its half way stage.

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

  • Sale of mortgage style student loan book completed

    The government has announced the sale of outstanding student loans owed by around a quarter of a million borrowers for £160 million.

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

  • Universal Credit expands to Rugby and Inverness

    New jobseekers in Inverness and Rugby will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.

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

  • A society where women shine

    …Today also sees the start of 16 Days of Gender Activism, which will run right through to International Human Rights Day on 10th December.…

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

  • Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

    The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.

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

  • Second Anniversary of Bahraini Independent Commission of Inquiry Report

    FCO welcomes steps taken to implement Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry report, urges full implementation and offers continued support.

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

  • Newly expanded grassroots sport relief to help local sports clubs

    Changes could benefit over 40,000 clubs.

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

  • Winter help for millions – Steve Webb

    New figures show that the government has spent over £706 million since 2010 with 28 million Cold Weather Payments during the winter.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 22 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on modern slavery, the Co-op and immigration.

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

  • Michael Gove: the civil rights struggle of our time

    Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove’s speech to the Mayor of London’s education conference.

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

  • Chancellor confirms independent inquiry into events at Co-op Bank

    Chancellor of the Exchequer orders an independent investigation into events at the Co-op Bank and the circumstances surrounding them.

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

  • Legendairy news for Orkney Scottish Island Cheddar

    Scottish Secretary welcomes protected status for one of Orkney's most famous exports.

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

  • First Emerging Europe baby and children show takes place in Budapest

    UK companies offering nursery and children’s products exhibit in Budapest and meet potential business partners from the CEE region.

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