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  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister launches mental health in sport initiative

    Sports bodies are signing up to the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation to help remove stigma and prejudice around mental health.

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

  • 24 hour visa service launches in Thailand

    On 30 March 2015 UK Visas and Immigration will launch a new 24 hour Super Priority Visa Service in Thailand.…

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

  • Women on boards numbers almost doubled in last 4 years

    Significant progress continues to be made with increased gender diversity in the boardrooms of the UK’s top companies.

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

  • Superconnected Cities scheme helps 14,000 small businesses

    Free Wi-Fi now installed in more than 1,000 public buildings and small businesses have extra time to apply for £3,000 grants for better broadband.

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

  • Government backs green fleets to cut emissions

    Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces extension of electric van grant plus £4 million to help refuel gas-powered trucks.

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

  • Dounreay knowledge to be housed in new nuclear archives

    Sixty years of knowledge from the UK’s fast reactor programme at Dounreay will be housed in the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s new nuclear archives to be built in Wick.…

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  • Foreign Secretary: Likely that some British nationals were on board Germanwings flight

    The Foreign Secretary has said it is likely that there were some British nationals on board Germanwings flight that crashed today in French Alps.

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

  • UK Export Finance appoints Margaret Eyres as first Head of Direct Lending

    UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has appointed Margaret Eyres as its first ever Head of Direct Lending.…

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

  • Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank joins UK Export Finance export working capital scheme

    Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank have signed an agreement with the UK’s export credit agency, UK Export Finance to become a participating bank in its export working capital scheme.

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

  • "The United Kingdom remains committed to finding a peaceful and lasting negotiated solution to the Iran nuclear issue."

    Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Meeting on Non-Proliferation…

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

  • Newton-Picarte call for institutional skills development in Chile

    The Fund will support any public and academic institutions which are looking to develop scientific and technical skills in Chile.

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

  • New tax rules help farmers

    The government is providing further support to farmers by increasing the period in which they can average out their taxable profits.

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

  • Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

    Local and regional councils have been recognised by Cabinet Office as leading the way in open data and transparency.

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

  • Upholding public trust and confidence

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaking at Paris Smith’s Charity Conference.

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

  • Making it easier for more people to come forward and foster

    Edward Timpson speaks to local authorities and the Fostering Network about the recruitment and retention of foster carers.

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

  • Cyber First: improving cyber skills in the UK

    Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, announced the new Cyber First scheme to enhance the UK’s cyber security skills base.

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

  • Cable calls for new debate on role of adult further education

    Employers and further education providers are asked to look into how the vocational education system is able to meet future skills challenges.

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

  • Committee members needed to help shape future flood plans

    The Environment Agency is currently recruiting for new independent members for the Trent Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).

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  • UK Statement on Mali, 28th session of the HRC, Geneva

    The UK delivers a statement on the Human Rights situation in Mali during an Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations Independent Expert on Mali at the Human Rights Council.

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