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  • Robots to fix underground pipes and help cut roadworks

    New investment to create tiny robots that can help repair the UK’s vast underground pipe network and prevent disruption of roadworks in the future.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Wide-ranging new maternity plans announced by the government

    Mothers and new babies will be offered better support as part of plans designed to make the NHS one of the best places in the world to give birth.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CPTPP will be a ‘force for good’ in promoting free trade

    A new free trade agreement in the Pacific has come into force on Sunday 30 December and will play a crucial role in promoting free trade.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Out of this world innovations forge ahead in 2018 thanks to Local Growth Fund

    Innovative projects across the country have received backing from the government’s £9.1 billion Local Growth Fund.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commuting by bike to become easier in new year following funding boost

    Funding boost will make commuting by bike easier in 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Exporters recognised in New Year’s Honours list

    Exporters and business people recognised in the 2019 New Year's Honours list for their contribution and service to international trade and exporting.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK aid heroes awarded New Year’s Honours

    DFID staff recognised in 2019's New Year's Honours list

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Year’s Honours List 2019

    A total of 86 people have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to education, children’s services, and improving social mobility in the New Year’s Honours List 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The New Year Honours list 2019

    The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Year, new lick of paint for local charity

    A team of volunteer Mental Health First Aiders swapped their desks for paintbrushes to spruce up a much-needed resource in the local community in Guildford.

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  • Matt Hancock: shake-up of GP IT will remove outdated systems

    Outdated and frustrating IT systems in GP practices will be replaced with modern technology under widespread changes announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Busy 40th year for Kielder Salmon Centre

    Around 360,000 salmon and 20,000 sea trout have been released into tributaries of the River Tyne this year as the centre celebrated its 40th anniversary.

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  • Recruitment scams targeting Albanian citizens

    …Information about checking the authenticity of job offers to Albanian citizens from companies/employers apparently based in the UK.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Pakistan sign Prisoner Transfer Agreement

    A UK-Pakistan Prisoner Transfer Agreement was signed by the British High Commissioner Thomas Drew and Pakistan Interior Secretary Major (R) Azam Suleman Khan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A record year for culture in the Northern Powerhouse

    More than 5 million people enjoyed the government-sponsored museums and galleries in the Northern Powerhouse between April and October 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PHE Health Harms campaign encourages smokers to quit

    The Health Harms campaign encourages smokers to quit, by demonstrating the harms to health that come from every cigarette.

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  • SLC urges students to get finances in shape for 2019

    The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging all students to make a New Year’s resolution to get their student finances in shape for 2019.

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  • Turkey dinner and tax returns

    More than 10,000 Self Assessment returns were filed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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  • Proposals for consumer protections when companies collapse unveiled

    Government to consider new laws to protect consumers who have prepaid for products when a business becomes insolvent.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMA Kate Smith meets with expats in Crete

    British Ambassador Kate Smith CMG visited Crete to speak with UK nationals living on the island and to meet with local authorities and businesses.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government