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  • Brokenshire moves to review building regulations fire safety guidance

    The government has clarified building regulations fire safety guidance, following recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt, and is seeking views on the revisions.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministers seek views on shale planning reforms

    A consultation on proposed planning reforms for exploratory shale gas development in England has been launched.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Reappointment of a Commissioner of the Law Commission

    Reappointment of Mr Nicholas Paines QC as Commissioner of the Law Commission of England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government seeks views on legal aid for inquests

    Bereaved families and legal professionals are being asked to share their experience of inquests as part of a Government review into the provision of legal aid.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Speech by H.E. Vicki Treadell at British-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

    In her speech, H.E. Vicki Treadell talked about celebrating the best of British and Malaysian businesses and working with each other as we look to a new Malaysia and a Global Britain in the 21st century.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New relationships and health education in schools

    Draft guidance published today to make sure education prepares young people for life in the modern world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • African Union is a crucial partner for the United Nations

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator to the UN Security Council on cooperation between the United Nations and African Union.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • James Brokenshire provides stronger powers for councils to tackle empty homes

    Councils across England will have powers to charge even greater Council Tax premiums on homes left empty for many years following an amendment to a government bill.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK is extensively involved in Southeast Asia: Speech by Scott Wightman

    British High Commissioner to Singapore, Scott Wightman, in his ASEAN speech talked about maintaining UK-Southeast Asian ties through prosperity and security.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CMA proposes pension investment reforms

    The CMA has today proposed a number of reforms to the investment consultancy and fiduciary management sector after identifying a range of competition concerns.

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  • Employment rate at new record high

    Official figures, released by the Office for National Statistics today, report that the overall employment rate is at 75.7%, a new record high.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Click to accept jury service in an instant

    People can now reply to a jury service summons at the touch of a button through a new online system launched today (17 July 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CSPL publishes Annual Report 2017-18

    The Committee has published its annual report for 2017-18, setting out its strategic vision and purpose, reporting on its work for 2017-18, and outlining its watching brief for 2018-19.

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  • Creating a transparent and inclusive future trade policy

    Outlining Government proposals for engaging Parliament, stakeholders, Devolved Administrations and the public ahead of future trade agreement negotiations

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sri Lanka remains UK ‘Human Rights Priority Country’

    Sri Lanka remains 1 of 30 priority countries in the UK annual Human Rights Report 2017. The UK has serious concerns and hopes to engage positively to develop human rights performance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Expert panel appointed to advise on the future of the high street

    Jake Berry announces panel of experts to diagnose issues that affect health of our high streets and advise on the best practical measures to help them thrive.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary launches fresh crackdown on crime in prison - speech

    ‘From sentencing to incentives – how prisons can better protect the public from the effects of crime’

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM statement at London Western Balkans Summit: 10 July 2018

    Prime Minister Theresa May gives a statement at the Western Balkans Summit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • More pupils in England reach expected standard at key stage 2

    Primary school standards continue to rise nationally.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK hosts Disability Summit in Pakistan

    The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) hosted a summit to endorse commitment on the rights, freedom, dignity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government