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  • Major reform of intellectual property comes into force

    New measures that will modernise the intellectual property framework will come into force on 1 October 2014.

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

  • New westbound slip road - A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry - Three overnight closures starting Friday 3 October

    The major scheme to improve journeys around the A45/A46 Tollbar End roundabout, A45 Stonebridge Highway and Stivichall Junction, is soon to open a new westbound slip road.

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  • Army's eye-in-the-sky takes flight in Afghanistan

    The British Army's next generation of unmanned air system (UAS), Watchkeeper, is now fully operational in Afghanistan.

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

  • Record number of children adopted

    Records have been broken today with more than 5,000 children placed in loving, stable homes in the last 12 months - an increase of 26%.

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

  • Overseas Business Risk - Rwanda

    Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Rwanda

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

  • New Right to Build areas at forefront of helping aspiring self-builders

    Eleven areas across the country to benefit from the government-backed opportunity, under plans announced by Brandon Lewis.

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

  • UK boosts emergency aid for people displaced by conflict in Central African Republic

    The new £7 million package of funding will allow the World Food Programme (WFP), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and UNHCR to increase the life-saving humanitarian assistance they offer to refugees from CAR who have fled to C…

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

  • Plans announced for accelerated rollout of Universal Credit after success in north west

    DWP announce that Universal Credit will be rolled out to all Jobcentres and local authorities across the country from early next year.

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

  • Offenders get ‘through-the-gate’ support for drug and alcohol problems

    A new Abstinence and Recovery Centre in Manchester will provide support to offenders affected by substance misuse issues, aiming to reduce reoffending.

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

  • A66 to get revamp near Workington

    A scheme to resurface and repair a two-and-half mile stretch of the A66 near Workington is due to begin on Saturday 4 October.

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  • Westmorland flag flies in the heart of government

    Westmorland flag flies outside the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate the important role of historic counties.

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

  • William Shawcross speech: Voluntary Action Leeds AGM

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaks on the importance of the relationship between the commission and local charities.

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

  • Foreign Office monitoring events in Hong Kong

    UK expresses concern about the situation in Hong Kong and encourages all parties to engage in constructive discussion.

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

  • UKTI joins hands with Paramount Books (Pvt) Ltd. in the celebration of reading

    Paramount Books have exclusive distribution rights of the Ladybird UK to promote reading amongst students in Pakistan through provision of high quality books.…

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes successful Belgrade Pride Parade

    David Lidington congratulates Serbian government on creating right conditions for first Pride Parade since 2010.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 2014

    The Prime Minister led a delegation to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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

  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 27th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and women’s rights.

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

  • New 'Rent to Buy' scheme to help young people save and move up housing ladder

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has launched a new £400 million programme to boost building of new rental homes.

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

  • DIO on track for Wildcats' arrival in Somerset

    A Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) final contract will deliver new facilities for Wildcat helicopters at RNAS Yeovilton.

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  • Young adults thanked by minister for helping to mould SEND policy

    Reception held in Lancaster House, London, to show gratitude for young people’s assistance.

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