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  • Firefighter consultation sets out generous pension offer

    Consultation on fair reforms to the firefighters' pension scheme to help reduce burden on taxpayer.

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

  • Carmichael comments on latest unemployment figures

    December Labour Market Statistics for Scotland published.

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

  • A fair deal for councils and fair bills for taxpayers

    Councils should focus on sensible savings to protect services and keep Council Tax down.

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

  • £755 million to double free childcare offer for 2-year-olds

    Councils will receive £755 million to provide 15 hours a week of free childcare for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds from September 2014.

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

  • Provisional local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015

    Written ministerial statement by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis on the provisional local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015.

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

  • Lord Livingston comments on the third round of negotiations between the EU and US for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

    The third round of negotiations between the EU and US for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership began on 16 December 2013.

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

  • Record 30 million people in jobs

    Employment hit a new record high this month with over 30 million people in jobs for the first time.

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

  • Bumper day for Rural Broadband

    Thousands of local homes and businesses get access to superfast speeds as part of “Super Switch on Day”

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

  • Accelerating action to stop rogue EU benefit claims

    The Prime Minister announces from 1 January 2014 all EU jobseekers have to wait for 3 months before they can apply for out of work benefits.

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

  • Ofsted launches consultation on inspection of independent schools

    Plans to ensure that ‘good’ is the only acceptable standard of education provided by non-association independent schools unveiled by Ofsted.

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  • Business given power to scrutinise regulators’ performance

    Business Minister Michael Fallon announces a new initiative that puts the reform of regulatory enforcement in the hands of business.

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

  • Transport Infrastructure

    Airports Commission and Network rail re-classification oral statement.

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

  • Fire Minister responds to the latest strike action

    Brandon Lewis responds to the FBU's decision to take industrial action over the holiday period.

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

  • Disability and health employment strategy launched

    Our new strategy sets out ideas on how to help more disabled people and those with health conditions get into and stay in work.

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

  • British Brands promoted in Russia’s Urals region

    UKTI Ekaterinburg’s traditional British Brands Day celebrates the best of what the UK has to offer.

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

  • ONS decision on the classification of Network Rail

    Network Rail to be classified as central government body in the public sector.

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

  • £2.3 million to open London’s professional services to more apprentices

    An innovative apprenticeships programme will be delivered in the capital’s professional services sector after a £2.3 million boost.…

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

  • Market visit to Kazakhstan (Astana & Almaty)

    Commercial opportunities in Kazakhstan to be highlighted during the UKTI market visit to Astana and Almaty.

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

  • UKTI helps UK firms prepare for huge opportunities in Christchurch rebuild

    UKTI hosted a trade mission in early December introducing UK construction firms to the Christchurch infrastructure market.

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

  • Airborne medics put through their paces

    From infected insect bites to gunshot wounds, medics have been practising treating injuries they may have to deal with on operations.

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