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  • Applications for 2014/2015 Chevening Scholarships in Tunisia are now open- One month to Go!

    Become part of our global network- One month to go

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

  • Secretary of State's address to the British-Irish inter-Parliamentary Assembly

    Theresa Villiers discusses the economic and community relations issues still to be resolved in NI, and the opportunities to be promoted.

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

  • National Steering Committee of UK aid police reform programme in DRC

    On 18 October 2013, the DRC Ministry of Interior, Security, Decentralisation and Customary Affairs (MISDAC) hosted the National Steering Committee of UK aid funded Security Sector Accountability and Police Reform (SSAPR) pro…

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

  • Revision of the PACE codes of practice A, B, C, E, F and H

    This written ministerial statement on the revision of codes within the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was laid on 21 October 2013 in the House of Commons by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Hol…

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

  • Government launches balance of competences review on fundamental rights

    The Government has today asked for evidence on the balance of competences between the UK and the European Union on fundamental rights.

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

  • Discovering UK best practice in making work and life more accessible

    British Embassy Warsaw facilitated a study visit of the Polish Minister for the Disabled and a group of MPs to London and Manchester on 15-19 October.

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

  • Hinkley Point C

    Hinkley Point C will be the first new nuclear power plant in the UK in 20 years following an agreement between the government and EDF Group.

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

  • Initial agreement reached on new nuclear power station at Hinkley

    The UK Government and EDF Group have reached commercial agreement on the key terms of a proposed investment contract for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - case study- India

    The rape and subsequent death of a female student in New Delhi in December generated widespread media and public attention

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - case study- Bangladesh

    The current political situation in Bangladesh remains volatile.

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  • Dramatic fall in the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance

    The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance fell dramatically over the last month, by more than 40,000.

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

  • 'Rebuilding justice & the rule of law is fundamental to protecting women’s rights'

    Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson, Charge d’Affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security

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

  • Sir Brendan Barber appointed new Acas Chair

    Business Secretary Vince Cable announced the appointment Sir Brendan Barber as the new Chair of Acas.

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

  • Kit movements run smoothly as Afghanistan drawdown continues

    As base closures and handovers continue in Helmand, the flow of equipment through Camp Bastion and out of Afghanistan is well underway.

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

  • The forgotten million

    NCAS conference 18 October 2013

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

  • Human trafficking: Tough sentences to help end modern slavery

    Modern day slave drivers will face the full force of the law with the maximum sentence for trafficking offences increased to life, it has been announced today.

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

  • Government moving forward with pension fund consolidation

    Advice from financial markets experts will be used to identify vital administrative savings in the management of town hall pensions.

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

  • Inter-departmental ministerial group on human trafficking

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire on Friday 18 October 2013.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks at the National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) conference

    Edward Timpson spoke to NCAS about how innovative approaches can transform the life chances of vulnerable children and young people.

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

  • Elizabeth Truss speaks about school reform

    Elizabeth Truss speaks to the School Leaders Summit about reforms to the curriculum, exams and school accountability.

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