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  • Universal Credit expands to Rugby and Inverness

    New jobseekers in Inverness and Rugby will be able to make a claim for Universal Credit today as the new benefit rolls out.

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

  • Burma: Making Accountancy Count

    UK body leading the way on strengthening Burma’s accountancy profession, which will be essential for strong economic development.

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

  • Justine Greening pledges long term support during Philippines visit

    Britain will give the Philippines the long term support it needs to get back on its feet after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Second Anniversary of Bahraini Independent Commission of Inquiry Report

    FCO welcomes steps taken to implement Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry report, urges full implementation and offers continued support.

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

  • Michael Gove: the civil rights struggle of our time

    Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove’s speech to the Mayor of London’s education conference.

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

  • Chancellor confirms independent inquiry into events at Co-op Bank

    Chancellor of the Exchequer orders an independent investigation into events at the Co-op Bank and the circumstances surrounding them.

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

  • Sustainable Development through ‘green economics’

    Why the UK believes that tackling climate change and implementing sustainable energy policies are not only environmental issues – rather, they are matters of prosperity and security

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

  • Global index set to boost energy investment in developing world

    Climatescope index will encourage use of clean energy and boost private investment in 55 countries.

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

  • EU invest $15 million in Turks and Caicos growth and prosperity

    An agreement to invest $15 million of European Union (EU) cash into making TCI more business friendly was signed in Providenciales today, Thursday, 21 November 2013.

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

  • Association of Colleges conference 2013: colleges and innovation

    Vince Cable recognises further education achievements and asks colleges to innovate more than ever at Association of Colleges conference.

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

  • Rogue PPI claim companies targeted by fines and toughened regulations

    Claims firms which use information gathered by unsolicited calls and texts or who provide poor quality services will face large fines under law changes announced by the Government today.

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

  • Primary Authority to be extended to fire safety

    Businesses and fire and rescue services will benefit from clearer and more consistent enforcement of fire safety regulations.

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

  • Speech to the Smart Metering Forum

    Baroness Verma addressed the Smart Metering Forum.

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

  • UK funded Penal Reform Event, Dar es Salaam

    Penal Reform International and British High Commission work with Tanzania to consider alternatives to imprisonment.…

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

  • The UK’s Partnership with Africa

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke to the Royal Africa Society about the UK's partnership with Africa.

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

  • Owen Paterson speech to Policy Exchange

    In a major speech to Policy Exchange on Wednesday 20 November, Owen Paterson set out the government’s determination to have a practical approach to the environment that sustains communities now and in the long term.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes UN Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire notes UN resolution and expresses concerns about human rights in Burma

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

  • ‘UK welcomes recent local elections in Kosovo’

    Statement by Ambassador Michael Tatham of the UK Mission to the UN to the Security Council Meeting on Kosovo

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

  • Damian Green speech to ACPO Leading Change In Policing conference

    Speech given by Policing Minister Damian Green on Wednesday 20 November to ACPO's Leading Change In Policing conference

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

  • Barbara Spicer announced as interim Chief Executive of Skills Funding Agency

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock announces the appointment of Barbara Spicer as the interim Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency.

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