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  • Removing the sickness benefit trap

    The latest figures show that 57 per cent of people who go through the Work Capability Assessment are found fit for some form of work.

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

  • Putting children first – £20 million to help separating families

    An extra £20 million will be made available to support separated and separating families.

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

  • Speech on the European Court of Human Rights

    "The Court has got to be able to fully protect itself against spurious cases when they have been dealt with at the national level."

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

  • Communities have a chance to revive their neighbourhoods

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell today invited community and voluntary organisations to apply for a share of £100 million that will help …

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

  • Government action on executive pay

    Vince Cable announces plans to tackle executive pay.

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

  • Executive Remuneration

    History There is now broad consensus across the main political parties and many business and investor groups in support of “responsible capitalism…

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

  • UK-Caribbean Forum agrees Action Plan

    Ministers attending the Seventh Ministerial UK-Caribbean Forum have agreed an Action Plan with agreements on economic resilience; security; climate change and sustainable development.

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

  • Working with Colombia on human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed human rights with Colombian Vice-President Angelino Garzon when they met on 23 January.

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

  • Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations: Communique

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Philip Hammond welcomed Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Defence Minister Stephen Smith for the fourth Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN).

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

  • UK & Australia: "Our countries are strategic and global allies"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked following the Australia - UK Ministerial meeting (AUKMIN) on 23-24 January.

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

  • Royal Auxiliary Air Force medic saves lives

    A Royal Auxiliary Air Force airman who set up life-saving medical centres for Afghan children caught up in the conflict has been described as an inspiration and his contribution to the local communities across Helmand as imm…

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

  • Submarine Rescue System is put through its paces

    Costing £130m and weighing 360 tonnes, the NATO Submarine Rescue System is one of the most sophisticated pieces of equipment in the world. For four days, 70 experts from three countries put it through its paces.

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

  • EU sanctions on Iran and the threat from Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz

    Foreign Secretary William Hague's response to an urgent question in Parliament on Iran.

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

  • Vince Cable speech on Executive Remuneration, Social Market Foundation, 24 January 2012

    It is worth remembering some of the recent history in this area. At the time of the dotcom boom and bust, there was a considerable concern…

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

  • Future of Post Office is secure - Davey

    As part of a progress update on Post Office policy, Edward Davey informed Parliament that pledges given during the passage of the Postal Services…

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

  • Smart Regulation and Economic Growth: Seizing the Tourism Opportunity

    Report from Tourism Regulation Taskforce is published.

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

  • Tourism Regulation Taskforce proposals published

    Recommendations from independent panel for widespread deregulation of the tourism and hospitality industries.

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

  • Department of Health sets out scope of PiP implant and cosmetic surgery reviews

    The Department of Health has today published the terms of reference for two reviews established following the recent concerns about PIP implants

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

  • Departmental Response to NAO Report on the Work Programme

    The Work Programme is designed to deliver a step change in our support of people who are at risk of long term unemployment.

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

  • Government perspectives on employment

    Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.

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