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  • Have your say on measures to transform failing schools

    We’re launching a consultation on proposals to allow the government to intervene quickly in failing schools.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Attorney General presents the Government’s case on whole life prison tariffs

    The Attorney General, Jeremy Wright QC MP, has today appeared for the UK Government before the European Court of Human Rights in a case which looks at whether the UK sentencing system for whole life sentences gives an adequate mechanism for review of those sentences.…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Airbus Innovations: lasers point way for airborne data download

    Innovate UK-funded project proves that a programmable lens can steer a laser beam on to moving aircraft and bounce it back, laden with data.

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  • Your passport application: did you send it to the right place?

    Get it right, be on your flight! Get it wrong, the wait may be long!

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK welcomes President Xi Jinping for China State visit

    From 20–23 October the UK welcomes President Xi Jinping to London for the first State Visit from China in 10 years

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A stronger Wales within a strong United Kingdom

    Draft Wales Bill laid in Parliament.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Right to rent checks introduced for landlords in England

    The government has announced today that from 1 February 2016, all private landlords in England will have to check new tenants have the right to be in the UK before renting out their property.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Right to rent checks: what they mean for you

    What the new right to rent checks mean for private landlords and tenants.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Energy Africa campaign

    The UK’s Energy Africa campaign will help Africa to achieve universal energy access by 2030.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Help for parents to navigate childcare options online

    childcare.co.uk announced as the winner of a DfE competition to find innovative ways to help parents choose the right childcare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Record number of families helped by adoption support fund

    More than 2,000 families being helped through life-changing government fund worth over £7 million in the past 6 months.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM statement on European Council: 19 October 2015

    David Cameron gave a statement in Parliament on the European Council's meeting during 15 to 16 October 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK welcomes strong African Union leadership on Burundi

    UK supports African Union leadership in calling for scrupulous observance of Arusha peace agreement as key to peace in Burundi.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Transport minister opens improved road link for Milton Keynes

    New dual carriageway and enlarged roundabout will provide better journeys between Milton Keynes and the M1 and help develop 2,900 new homes.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK inshore lifeboat and rescue boat charities to benefit from £1 million government grant scheme

    Lifeboat charities are being invited to bid for part of a £1 million fund supporting water rescue services in local communities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Save the Date: British Menu Week

    From 2 to 8 November, Beijing has a real treat in store as GREAT brings the best of British cuisine to the city’s top restaurants. Book your seats now!

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Memorial to get improvement works

    The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire will close for improvements and maintenance starting on 12 November. A new focal point for the laying of wreaths and other tributes will take its place.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A comprehensive strategy to defeat extremism

    Counter-extremism strategy aims to tackle the full spectrum of harms caused by extremism: violent and non-violent, Islamist and neo-Nazi – hate and fear in all their forms.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Culture Secretary keynote to Society of Editors

    Culture Secretary John Whittingdale delivered the keynote speech at Society of Editors on freedom of press and vital role it plays in society

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £5 million to build a national coalition against extremism – in communities and online

    The Prime Minister announces £5 million support for local initiatives, campaigns and charities to counter extremist ideologies.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government