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  • Martin Cave confirmed as Ofgem Chair

    New Ofgem Chair, Martin Cave, will take up his role on 1 October 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thousands granted citizenship under Windrush scheme

    More than 2,000 members of the Windrush generation have been granted citizenship free of charge, the Home Office has confirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Update to HASC on Windrush: September 2018

    Letter from Home Secretary Sajid Javid to Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commendations awarded to outstanding JFC staff

    Individuals from across Joint Forces Command were presented with Commander Joint Forces Command Commendations in recognition for their contribution to the wider Ministry of Defence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HMCI commentary: curriculum and the new education inspection framework

    Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, discusses findings from recent curriculum research, curriculum design and the new education inspection framework.

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  • PM Brexit negotiations statement: 21 September 2018

    Prime Minister Theresa May gives an update on the Brexit negotiations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Funding boost to help pupils affected by domestic abuse

    Home Office awards charity Operation Encompass £163,000 to support children who attend school following a domestic abuse incident.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Fife named the most enterprising place in Britain for 2018

    Small Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst has today named the winners of the Enterprising Britain Awards 2018

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Community engagement key to combat human trafficking

    British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata supports the district-level meeting to address human trafficking issue at Barasat, West Bengal on 19 September 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 39: UK Statement on Russia

    The UK welcomes Russia's engagement with the UPR, but remains deeply concerned about attacks against journalists, civil society and LGBT persons in Chechnya.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 39: UK Statement on Cuba

    The UK recognises Cuba's positive steps in combating human trafficking, but remains concerned about restrictions to the freedom of expression and the treatment of prisoners.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commission for Countering Extremism publishes plans for wide-ranging study into extremism

    The independent Commission for Countering Extremism has published a terms of reference which sets out the questions it is going to ask in its study into all forms of extremism.

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  • National Housing Federation Summit

    Secretary of State Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP speaking at the National Housing Federation Summit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK in Cameroon encourages more eligible female scholars to apply for Chevening scholarships

    The British High Commissioner to Cameroon Rowan Laxton recently hosted a ceremony in honour of the 2018/2019 cohort of scholars from Cameroon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jeremy Hunt's statement to media on his September 2018 visit to Burma

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a statement as he completed a 2-day visit to Burma.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 39: UK Statement on Bangladesh

    The UK welcomed Bangladesh's support for two of its recommendations on religious intolerance and freedom of expression, however the UK echoed concerns regarding democratic freedoms.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 39: UK Statement on Cameroon

    The UK praised Cameroon's recent steps towards eliminating the worst forms of child labour, but raised its concerns over increased violence and growing humanitarian challenges.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 39: UK Statement on UPR adoptions for Colombia

    The UK welcomes Colombia's adoption of the three UK recommendations made during the Universal Periodic Review, as well as steps taken by Colombia to tackle human trafficking and sexual-based violence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Environment Agency and Fire Service team up to tackle emergencies

    A major step forwards for flood resilience - Environment Agency High Volume Pumps can now be connected to over 150,000 metres of Fire & Rescue Service hose.

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  • Appointments to National Park and AONB boards

    Appointments have been made to England's National Park Authorities and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government