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  • All schools to get freedom to pay good teachers more

    The School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) has called on the government to link teachers’ pay more closely to their performance.

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

  • Juror jailed for discussing trial with defendants

    A juror who discussed the trial he was involved in with 2 of the defendants has been jailed for 4 months

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

  • Second meeting of London – Hong Kong RMB Forum

    The London-Hong Kong Forum to promote cooperation on development of international renminbi business convened for its second meeting.

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

  • MOD contracts safeguard hundreds of UK shipyard jobs

    Around 800 jobs in the UK maritime sector have been safeguarded after the MOD extended five maintenance contracts worth a total of £349m.

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

  • Family, friends and public welcome soldiers home from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from three Army regiments have all taken part in homecoming parades in recent days, cheered on by friends, family and the public.

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

  • Centre for Defence Enterprise Marketplace

    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

  • Bill to enhance protection for users of remote gambling services

    Measures will reform the remote gambling regulatory system in Great Britain

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

  • Opening statement to parliamentary debate on Leveson Inquiry

    Monday 3 December 2012 **Speaking today in the House of Commons to open a debate on Lord Justice Leveson’s report into press standards, Secretary…

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

  • New penalities for scrap metal dealers

    Metal dealers will no longer be able to trade in cash and will face tougher sanctions for rogue trading.

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

  • Regulations for medical revalidation come into force

    The regulations for medical revalidation made by the GMC, and the start of the relevant enabling provisions in Part IIIA of the Medical Act 1983, have now come into force following approval from the Privy Council.

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

  • New sentences and criminal offences come into effect today

    From today a range of new criminal offences and sentences in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offender Act come into effect.

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

  • New government clampdown on tax dodgers

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury have today announced new action to clamp down on tax dodgers.

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

  • Cyber Security Strategy: statement 1 year on

    Francis Maude delivered this written ministerial statement reporting on progress so far against objectives in the Cyber Security Strategy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has talked about the UK's initiative to help tackle sexual violence in conflict in an interview with Cathy Newman on Channel 4 News on 1 December.

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

  • New sentences and criminal offences come into effect

    From 3 December 2012 new offences of aggravated knife possession come into force.

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

  • The Accounts and Audit (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009: letter and informal commentary

    Letter and informal commentary summarising the intended effects of the Accounts and Audit (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009.

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

  • Regulatory Reform Order (2008) No. 2840: letter to local councils

    Letter telling local councils about the Regulatory Reform Order (2008) No. 2840 coming into force.

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  • Speech by Charles Hendry at McCloskey's Coal UK Conference

    The UK coal community has seen many changes since that first Coal UK conference. Back then, in 1992, our focus was on privatisation of the …

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

  • More progress on the Green Deal

    The Green Deal continues to build momentum ahead of the first deals being available on 28 January 2013, with money for a new communications …

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

  • Alcohol consultation launched

    A clampdown on binge drinking and alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour moved a step closer today. As part of the wider reforms to tackle irresponsible drinking, the home office today announced a consultation on a range of m…

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