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  • Safer care for patients

    The Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Act 2015 that aims to improve safety and quality of care has received Royal Assent.…

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

  • Baroness Anelay on conclusion of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 28th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Iran, Libya, Burma, DPRK and freedom of religion or belief

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

  • Villiers appoints new Equality Commissioners

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon Theresa Villiers MP today announced the appointment of Rev Dr Lesley Carroll as the new Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and the ap…

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

  • Organisational improvement in colleges: FE commissioner letter

    Further education Commissioner, Dr David Collins CBE, shares his thoughts on financial and organisational management in colleges.

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

  • New Member appointed to the Parades Commission

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon Theresa Villiers MP today announced the appointment of Anne Marshall to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland.

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

  • Home Secretary letter on e-Borders settlement

    The Home Secretary has written to Home Affairs Select Committee following the final agreement on the settlement of the e-Borders contract

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

  • Making it easier for communities to set up new town and parish councils

    Stephen Williams confirms new measures giving communities a greater say in how their local neighbourhood should be governed.

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

  • Media contact databases merger could lessen competition

    The CMA has announced that GTCR Canyon Investments’ completed acquisition of Gorkana Group will be referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation unless acceptable undertakings are offered.

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  • Final decision letter on public library provision in Newcastle

    Letter from Culture Minister Ed Vaizey, explaining the Secretary of State's decision not to direct a local inquiry into Newcastle Council's library provision

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  • Chair of the Prisoner Escort and Custody Services Lay Observers' National Council

    Anthony Fitzsimons appointed as the Chair of the Prisoner Escort and Custody Services Lay Observers' National Council.

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

  • Duncan Sutherland reappointed to HS2 Ltd board

    Duncan Sutherland has been reappointed as a Non-Executive Director on the board of HS2 Ltd, the company set up to deliver Britain’s new north-south high speed rail link

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  • Vince Cable announces successful partners delivering £20m adult skills project to help mental health

    The SFA has notified 62 Community learning providers they will receive a contract to pilot adult education courses.

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

  • Changes to insolvency legislation enacted

    Royal assent has been given to two acts which make changes to insolvency legislation. Read our summary of what the changes mean in practice.

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  • Eric Pickles welcomes council prayers law

    The Local Government Secretary welcomes passing of a new law to ensure councils have the right to hold prayers.

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

  • Minister welcomes Human Rights Council resolution condemning situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.

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

  • Appeal filter completes reform of extradition arrangements

    A change in law which will stop people frustrating the extradition process by ensuring only genuine appeals are heard will come into effect next month.

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

  • Biggest overhaul of consumer rights in a generation

    Consumers will have enhanced, easy to understand rights following Royal Assent for the Consumer Rights Act being given today (26 March 2015).

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

  • CMA publishes Worldpay interim measures decision

    The CMA has published a summary of its decision on an application for interim measures under section 35 of the Competition Act 1998 made by Worldpay in relation to the CMA’s Visa interchange fees investigation.

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  • New charity investigation: Kurdish Community Centre

    The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Kurdish Community Centre, registered charity number 1083004.

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  • British presence in Wuhan to further enhance links with China

    The opening of the new Consulate will further enhance the UK’s links with Central China.

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