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  • Psychoactive substances ban 6 months on: almost 500 arrests and first convictions

    Nearly 500 people have been arrested since the government’s landmark Psychoactive Substances Act came into force 6 months ago.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gym users to get better deal in 2017

    Fairer contracts and cheaper deals will be available to gym-goers in 2017, as the post-Christmas rush to get fit begins.

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  • Barcode technology helping to improve patient safety

    Barcodes are being used to trace NHS patients and their treatments, manage medical supplies and monitor the effectiveness of equipment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government backs projects to help safeguard vulnerable children

    Nine projects have been awarded share of grant worth more than £2 million.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Eliminating electoral fraud in polling stations

    The government will trial ID in polling stations to stop electoral fraud, with voters being asked for identification before they can vote.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Boxing Day deal on mortgages for Armed Forces

    Personnel redeployed within the UK will now be able to rent out their homes without facing higher costs or having to change their mortgage.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Christmas 2016: Prime Minister's message

    Theresa May sends her best wishes to everyone celebrating Christmas in the UK and around the world.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chanukah 2016: Theresa May's message

    PM: I want to wish everyone celebrating this festival of light a very happy and peaceful Chanukah.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Counterfeit Christmas gifts seized by Border Force

    Fake Harry Potter wands, “Paco Rabanne” perfume and “Beats” headphones among items intercepted.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Russia lists 150th Organisation Under ‘Foreign Agents’ Law

    Foreign Office Minister, Sir Alan Duncan, expresses concern over the increased pressure faced by civil society in Russia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New measures to protect consumers from debt claims

    Justice Minister Sir Oliver Heald announces a consultation and information campaign to help protect consumers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Keep children safe online this Christmas - Top tips

    As millions of children get ready to unwrap internet-enabled gadgets on Christmas morning, families are being encouraged to discuss staying safe online.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister's 2016 Christmas message to the Falkland Islands

    Prime Minister Theresa May reflects on the events of 2016 in her Christmas message to the people of the Falkland Islands.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Call for Bids-Scoping Study on Agribusiness in Kazakhstan

    The British Embassy in Astana is seeking expressions of interests to deliver a Scoping Study on Agribusiness in Kazakhstan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hanukkah message from Theresa May

    The British Prime Minister wishes a happy and peaceful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating the festival of light.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointment of the new Chief Electoral Officer for NI

    The Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP today announced the appointment of Virginia McVea as the new Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £60 million boost for communities affected by second homeownership

    New annual fund to help almost 150 councils tackle the problem of high levels of second homeownership in their communities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for the Americas holds UK-Argentina summit

    Sir Alan Duncan, Minister for Europe and the Americas, met Deputy Minister Pedro Villagra Delgado of Argentina for talks on UK-Argentine relations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK car production accelerates to highest level for 17 years

    UK car production has reached its highest level since 1999, with over 1.6 million cars built this year (2016).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Japan strengthen civil nuclear ties

    The UK and Japanese governments have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation strengthening cooperation across civil nuclear activities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government