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  • Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives go-ahead

    The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act has received Royal Assent.

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

  • Speech to the Smart Metering Forum

    Baroness Verma addressed the Smart Metering Forum.

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

  • London South Bank University in new partnership with IST College

    London South Bank University partners with IST College in first UK-Greece college collaboration

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

  • Step Up To Serve: making it easier for young people to help others

    A new campaign launches today to encourage more young people to get involved with helping others.

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

  • CQC State of Care report – Department of Health response

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb has responded to the CQC’s State of Care report published today

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

  • National Housing Federation

    Stephen Williams' speech to the National Housing Federation on the housing standards review.

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

  • UK funded Penal Reform Event, Dar es Salaam

    Penal Reform International and British High Commission work with Tanzania to consider alternatives to imprisonment.

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

  • National drive to boost disability employment: first ever Disability Confident roadshow tours Britain

    Conferences are taking place across the country showcasing the talents of the 6.9 million disabled people of working-age in Great Britain.

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

  • The UK’s Partnership with Africa

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke to the Royal Africa Society about the UK's partnership with Africa.

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

  • UK position on public financing of coal plants overseas

    Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey on the UK's position on the public financing of coal plants overseas.

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

  • Independent review of the deportation with assurances (DWA) policy

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • New homes build Britain's recovery

    The latest statistics reveal that the last 3 months have seen the fastest rate of housebuilding since 2008.

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

  • Owen Paterson speech to Policy Exchange

    In a major speech to Policy Exchange on Wednesday 20 November, Owen Paterson set out the government’s determination to have a practical approach to the environment that sustains communities now and in the long term.

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

  • EU statement on development priorities at Round Table Meeting

    In expectation of next week's Round Table Meeting, the EU Development Partners have issued a joint statement.

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

  • Drugs leave hundreds of Brits behind bars overseas

    FCO and Prisoners Abroad unite to warn of consequences of drugs abroad.

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

  • FCO Minister calls on Iran to improve human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes adoption of UN resolution on human rights situation in Iran.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes UN Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire notes UN resolution and expresses concerns about human rights in Burma

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at release of convicted war criminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Foreign Secretary calls for urgent consultations following release of 10 convicted war criminals in Bosnia-Herzegovina on 19 November

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

  • Government to review policy on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

    Review on condition of homes in the private rented sector will consider if new rules are needed on installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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

  • Education is GREAT Britain: GREAT Universities Fair 2013

    The British Embassy Quito is organising a British university fair in Quito and Guayaquil in November.

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