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  • Press briefing: morning 24 June 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on relations with President Putin, Europe, extremism and inheritance tax.

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

  • £20 million support for welfare reform claimants unspent

    More than £20 million specifically earmarked to help people adapt to welfare reforms was not spent by local authorities last year.

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

  • Damian Green 'Modernising Justice' Speech

    Speech given by Damian Green on 24 June 2014.

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

  • CMA accepts commitments to improve access to road fuels market in the Western Isles

    The CMA has today accepted binding commitments from Certas Energy UK Limited (Certas) and DCC plc which aim to improve competition in the supply of petrol and diesel to filling stations in the Western Isles of Scotland.

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  • UK Supports Kyrgyz Parliament's Role in Tackling Corruption

    On 16-17 June, the British Embassy participated in an international conference on the role of parliament in tackling corruption.

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

  • PM meets Herman Van Rompuy

    Statement on this afternoon’s meeting between Prime Minister David Cameron and the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy.

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

  • Chief Secretary on investing in the UK

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander speaks to US businesses about investing in the UK.

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

  • Encouraging investment in our electricity system

    Today the Government’s overhaul of the electricity market pushes forward, with secondary legislation for the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) programme laid in Parliament.

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

  • Criminal Justice Dialogue: Sharing Legal Expertise in Bishkek

    Ms Busola Johnson visited Bishkek to participate in a training seminar organised by the World Bank and UNODC under the StAR Initiative.

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

  • Britain needs a skills rise

    Speech by Matthew Hancock to the Unionlearn annual conference.

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

  • Publication of further information on governance arrangements in support of the roads reform elements of the Infrastructure Bill

    Announces publication of governance documents for the new strategic highways company.

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

  • Government bans use of CCTV 'spy cars' for on-street parking

    Use of closed circuit television spy cars on their own to enforce on-street parking made illegal.

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

  • "Be responsible" project in Montenegro

    Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Lyndon Radnedge gave a speech at the UN country office. Please check against delivery.

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

  • NHS Procurement and Efficiency Board: new chair

    Lord Carter of Coles has been appointed to the position of Chair of the NHS Procurement and Efficiency Board.

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

  • Innovation and continuity in law-making

    Richard Heaton gave the 2014 Sir William Dale Memorial Lecture on legislation and good law at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.

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

  • New freedoms to help local areas support vulnerable children

    Local authorities will be given new freedoms to encourage innovation and achieve better outcomes for vulnerable children.

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

  • Matthew Hancock speaks about reforms to vocational education

    Matthew Hancock, Skills Minister, speaks to the Sunday Times Festival of Education about vocational education.

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

  • “The Lion and the Buffalo”: Working together in partnership

    Speech by High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner on Queen’s Birthday Party, Nairobi

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

  • North west Universal Credit expansion

    Universal Credit, the government’s flagship welfare reform, will expand rapidly throughout the rest of 2014.…

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

  • Reclaiming comprehensives

    Speech to launch 'Going the extra mile: excellence in competitive school sport'

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