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  • Ashford leads the way in trial to bring driving tests closer to candidates

    Driving tests in Ashford are being evaluated as part of a national trial that aims to provide a more local service for candidates.

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

  • Driving tests return to Cumnock

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is bringing practical driving tests back to Cumnock by the end of July 2011.

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

  • Driving tests return to Girvan

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is bringing practical driving tests back to Girvan by the end of July 2011.

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

  • Pensioner tax and Share Schemes next areas for simplification

    The simplification agenda will continue with projects looking at the complexities involved with pensioners’ taxation and share schemes.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Libya, London 2012 Olympics and Afghanistan were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.

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

  • The nation celebrates Armed Forces Day

    Thousands have turned out to give their support to Armed Forces Day, with events taking place the length and breadth of the country.

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

  • Drugs tested at Glastonbury Festival

    Drugs will be tested, identified and catalogued within hours of being seized at Glastonbury, it was announced today.

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

  • Grant Shapps sends special agents into barracks to help our troops buy homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced special housing agents will be sent into military bases to help members of the armed forces get…

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

  • Preferred candidate selected for Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

    …Dame Janet Finch, former Vice Chancellor at Keele University, has been selected as the government's preferred candidate for appointment as the new Chair of the UK Statistics Authority.…

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

  • Liam Maxwell engaged by Efficiency and Reform Group

    Liam Maxwell has been engaged by the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG) within Cabinet Office for a period of 11 months.

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

  • Chatham House Competition Policy Conference

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I am pleased to be here; particularly as the subject of the conference “The role of …

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to UK forces in Afghanistan

    …The UK's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has paid tribute to the skills and sacrifices of British troops serving in Afghanistan during a visit to the country this week.…

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

  • Good progress seen in Libya operations

    Speaking to members of the press at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London, Mr Herbert said that, although challenges remain in…

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

  • 200 Armed Forces Day events this weekend

    The Royal Family, Defence ministers and senior military figures will join people at over 200 events in the UK this weekend to celebrate the third annual Armed Forces Day.

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

  • Blow the whistle on red tape and lack of common sense

    The new drive is a direct result of comments already made by the public as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The Government wants people to use…

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

  • Red Tape Challenge asks inspectors to call

    The new drive is a direct result of comments already made by the public and enforcement officers as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The Government…

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

  • Call for evidence published by Film Policy Review

    The Film Policy Review panel today began seeking industry views on how to better support the UK film sector.

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

  • Film Policy Review opens

    Seeking industry views on how to support the UK film sector.

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

  • Brazil feels the power of 2012 as School Games go global

    The UK’s School Games are to go global thanks to a deal with Rio 2016, agreed yesterday by Jeremy Hunt on a trip to Brazil.

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