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  • 2,000 violent offences committed within 12 months of release

    Shocking figures showing the number of offenders who commit violence against a person, a sexual offence, burglary and theft offences in the 12 months after release from custody, have today been released by the Justice Secret…

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

  • Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) becomes part of the Ministry of Justice

    The welfare of children will be brought closer to the family court system as key safeguarding organisation Cafcass joins the Ministry of Justice, Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced.

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

  • Ministerial pensions: further increase in contributions

    From today, 1 April 2014, ministers and whips will have to make a greater contribution to their pensions.

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

  • Government responds to National Audit Office report: “The Privatisation of Royal Mail”

    Department for Business succeeds in achieving its key objectives in the privatisation of Royal Mail.

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

  • Discards ban – next steps for English fishermen

    New plans will help fishermen adapt to ban on discards

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

  • Financial Secretary to the Treasury: CityWeek speech

    …Financial Secretary to the Treasury on the global role of the UK's international financial services industry post-reform.…

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

  • Chancellor speaks on tax and benefits

    Speech by the Chancellor at the start of an important week of tax and benefit changes.

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

  • Edward Davey statement

    Response to UK Green Investment Bank announcement regarding their investment in UK offshore wind sector.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.

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

  • Farewell (for now) to 2 historic RAF squadrons

    Today, the RAF's 12 (Bomber) Squadron and 617 Squadron bid farewell to active service with a disbandment parade at RAF Lossiemouth.

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

  • 64th Königswinter Conference

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about the situation in Ukraine and Europe’s wider role in the world at the Königswinter Conference.

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

  • Federation of Small Businesses conference 2014

    Matthew Hancock speaks at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) annual conference.

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

  • Chris Grayling: reform of the courts and tribunals

    …HM Courts & Tribunals Service will deliver a programme of reform to meet the needs and expectations of the 21st century at a lower cost to the public, with a one-off investment to deliver savings in excess of £100 million per year by 2019/20.…

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

  • Reforming 'blue light' emergency services

    Speech given by Fire Minister Brandon Lewis.

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

  • Final calls for evidence on Balance of Competences review

    Launch of the final round of calls for evidence in the Balance of Competences Review looking at the impact of EU action on the UK.

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

  • Reshoring and Industrial Policy at March European Council

    EU leaders met in Brussels to discuss how to support industry and manufacturing in the EU as part of the March European Council.

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

  • Government takes important step towards modernising copyright

    Changes updating UK copyright law for the digital age progress as government publish final exceptions to copyright regulations.

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  • Press briefing: afternoon 27 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on EU/Germany, Prince Charles letters, the government's flood response and legal aid.

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

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva : UK Statement, General Debate on Ukraine, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, 26 March 2014

    The UK welcomes the ability of the High Commissioner and her office to deploy human rights support in a number of countries around the world. This work is vital for the protection and the promotion of human rights and must c…

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

  • UK Statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on the cause of the current situation in Ukraine

    Ambassador Dominic Schroeder's statement to the OSCE PC on the cause of the current situation in Ukraine

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