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  • Drug driving devices to undergo testing

    Devices to test if drivers have taken drugs could be approved for use in police stations by the end of the year.

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

  • New Enterprise Allowance unleashes a wave of entrepreneurs

    4,560 businesses have been launched thanks to a Government scheme to help entrepreneurial jobseekers.

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

  • Honorary QC nominations: period now open

    You are invited to nominate people for appointment as Queen’s Counsel ‘honoris causa’ (honorary silk).

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's message for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has recorded a video message to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen’s reign.

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

  • Andrew Bailey to be appointed to the interim Financial Policy Committee

    The government and the Bank of England today announced that Andrew Bailey will be appointed to the interim Financial Policy Committee.

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

  • New powers for councils to address housing waiting lists

    New safeguards to ensure vulnerable families are placed in suitable, privately-rented accommodation were proposed today by Housing Minister …

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

  • Grant Shapps responds to proposal on the future of audit for smaller local public bodies

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps said: “I want to make sure that we provide the right solution for the audit of smaller local public…

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

  • Father cycles around UK in memory of soldier son

    The father of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan began the final leg of a 2,460-mile (3,960km) charity cycle ride around the UK this week.

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

  • Minister bags bogus merchandise in Coventry

    On a visit to the Coventry Postal Hub, which receives all incoming and outgoing international packets that weigh between 2.2 and 30 kilograms…

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

  • Business Plans show Government delivering radical reform across the public services

    Departmental business plans, published today, set out departments’ priorities for the coming twelve months.

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

  • Malawi: UK protects poorest from devaluation difficulty

    Britain will help stabilise the Malawian economy by providing urgent assistance to support the country's currency following its recent devaluation

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

  • Friends and Family Test: what it means for NHS

    Following the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of a ‘Friends and Family Test’ to be implemented in the NHS, in response to recommendations…

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

  • Guidance for managing the transition from NHS Direct 0845 service to NHS 111

    A reminder of the principles and guidance agreed by the NHS Executive Group in October 2011 for managing the transition from the NHS Direct …

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

  • Online application system for the 2012 national awards open now

    The online application system for the 2012 clinical excellence awards round opened on Monday 28 May 2012.

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  • Interception of Communications Commissioner

    The Prime Minister has approved the extension of appointment of The Right Honourable Sir Paul Kennedy as Interception of Communications Commissioner

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

  • Business plans show radical reform of public services

    Over the last year major reforms have been made to key public services according to departmental business plans published today.

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

  • Teaching is now a top choice for high flying graduates

    New research, released from the Teaching Agency (TA) today, reveals that perceptions of teaching are changing for the better.

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

  • Reform of Humber Bridge Board

    Transport Secretary Justine Greening will reduce the number of members on the Humber Bridge Board from 22 to 4.

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

  • Passengers' views sought on new rail franchise for London and the south

    Passengers are being asked for their views to shape a new franchise for train services.

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

  • Government consults on fair taxation of residential property

    Government launches consultation to tackle avoidance ensuring that individuals and companies pay a fair share of residential property tax.

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