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  • DSRL to attend nuclear decommissioning supply chain event

    DSRL staff are to play a key part in a major forthcoming nuclear decommissioning supply chain event.

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  • Foreign Secretary statement on Ecuadorian Government’s decision to offer political asylum to Julian Assange

    "We are determined to carry out our legal obligation to see Julian Assange extradited to Sweden" said Foreign Secretary William Hague today.

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

  • UK expresses concern at sentence for Bahraini opposition activist

    A Bahraini court today sentenced Mr Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights, to three years in prison for inciting and taking part in illegal rallies and demonstrations.

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

  • Royal Navy makes epic rescue in perilous seas

    A team of Royal Navy aviators rescued an injured man from his yacht yesterday evening in very difficult conditions - a Sea State of 8 and a 40-foot (12m) swell.

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

  • Service launched for universities sponsoring foreign students

    A pilot scheme offering universities a range of specialist immigration services has been launched, recognising importance of universities.

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

  • Couple jailed for cocaine smuggling

    A couple have been jailed after Border Force officers seized cocaine with an estimated street value of £500,000.

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

  • Police and crime commissioners to swear an oath of impartiality

    Police and crime commissioners (PCC's) will be required to pledge an oath to represent 'all sections of the public without fear or favour'.

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

  • Dedicated service launched for universities sponsoring foreign students

    A pilot scheme offering universities a range of specialist immigration services has been launched, announced immigration minister Damian Green today.

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

  • Police and crime commissioners to swear oath of impartiality

    PCCs will be brought into line with judges and police officers by swearing an oath of impartiality when they are elected to office.

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

  • National Quality Board set out how to improve quality in the new health system

    The National Quality Board (NQB) has today published a report setting out how the new health system will work together to maintain and improve quality and safety, ensuring patients receive the best care possible.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data – June 2012

    Data are published on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during June 2012 and patients waiting…

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

  • Commitments announced on preventing homelessness

    A report setting out Government commitments to preventing homelessness is published today by the Ministerial Working Group on preventing and…

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

  • Department now publishing all spend over £250

    Transparency trailblazers open books to lowest ever threshold The Department for Communities and Local Government has taken its transparency…

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

  • Reappointment to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew

    Professor Jonathan Drori has been reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Major review into cosmetic procedures launched

    Expert panel to look at the best way to protect patients having cosmetic interventions.

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

  • New consultations aim to protect the interests of patients

    The Department of Health has published two consultations, which will help ensure that patients' interests will be protected throughout the health service.

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

  • Consultations launched on sector regulation of health service

    Two consultations that will help ensure that patients’ interests will be protected throughout the health service are launched today by the Department…

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

  • British heroes honoured for their part in Malta convoy

    Sailors whose courage kept supply routes open to the strategically vital island of Malta during the Second World War have been honoured with a lasting tribute.

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

  • Action plan to stop child abuse in the name of faith or belief

    Ritual child abuse and neglect is being hidden, misunderstood and going unreported. The Department for Education and many stakeholders have drawn up an action plan to identify children at risk and protect them.

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

  • Eric Pickles takes steps to kick-start stalled development

    Expert brokers will spearhead a fresh drive to get stalled housing deals up and running and builders back on moth-balled sites, Communities …

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