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  • Property tax campaign targets second home sales

    People who have sold properties that are not their main homes, and who have not told HMRC about any profit made, are being targeted in a new campaign.

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  • Government gives out transition funding for Council Tax support

    All 195 billing authorities that bid for transition funding to help them in the first year of running Council Tax support will receive money.

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

  • Young people most at risk of being forced into marriage

    Latest statistics from the Forced Marriage Unit suggest young people aged between 16 and 25 are most at risk of being forced into marriage.

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

  • Cable Congress 2013

    Speech by Ed Vaizey.

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

  • Vaizey: Britain’s place in EU ‘top five’ economies for broadband confirmed

    Making a keynote speech at the cable congress today in London, Creative Industries and Telecommunications Minister, Ed Vaizey, heralded news that the UK’s plans to put broadband at the heart of our economic growth agenda, are on track.…

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

  • Edward Davey speech to the Ecobuild event at ExCel

    Secretary of State's speech on the progress of our Energy Efficiency Strategy.

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

  • South-East Asia Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the close relationship between the UK and South East Asia.

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

  • Secretary of State for Scotland comment on the MOD Army basing plan

    The Ministry of Defence announced details of the investment in new bases and accommodation today as part of the Regular army basing plan.

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

  • Northern Defence Industries (NDI) annual conference keynote speech

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Hunt calls for action to save more lives

    Health Secretary sets out strategy to tackle mortality and cardiovascular diseases.

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

  • British firms took part in the "Unforgettable Experiences" seminar organised by the embassy

    British firms specialising in content planning and management for museums and tourist attractions met local companies at the seminar.

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

  • £50 million to help pupils get ready for secondary school

    The Deputy Prime Minister announces a new summer school programme for disadvantaged pupils who are due to start secondary school.

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

  • Cracking down on legal aid dodgers

    Tough, new enforcement action will be taken against convicted criminals who do not pay their legal bills when they can afford to.

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

  • Nowhere to hide for legal aid dodgers

    Convicted criminals who leave taxpayers to foot their legal bills, when they can afford to pay, will no longer get it away with it.

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

  • Air pollution advice to the public

    The UK is experiencing high levels of pollution today due to the dry and still weather conditions we are seeing across the country.

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

  • Children and young people with SEN to benefit from new legal health duty

    Children and young adults with special educational needs will benefit from a new legal health duty.

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

  • Package of primary school measures will raise ambition - and standards

    A new firm but fair primary school floor standard will drive up standards and prepare children for secondary school, Schools Minister David Laws announced today.

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

  • Closing the achievement gap

    David Laws, Schools' Minister, delivers his 'Closing the achievement gap' speech to the Association of School and College Leaders.

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

  • PTEG reception 5 March 2013

    Norman Baker recorded speech to the Passenger Transport Executive Group (PTEG) reception, 5 March 2013.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Somali rape case

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds comments on recent legal developments on a rape case in Somalia.

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