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  • Review of theory test fees

    The cost of the driving theory test could be cut by 25% under plans announced today (10 April 2014).

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

  • Country case study: Bangladesh – political violence

    A country case study on political violence in Bangladesh from the 2013 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report.…

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  • Pupils to be advised by employers to pursue ambitious careers

    New careers guidance will see employers playing a larger role in careers advice in schools.

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

  • Estimates of mortality in local authority areas associated with air pollution

    Report on local mortality associated with particulate air pollution.

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  • Regional Growth Fund Round 5 funding announced by Nick Clegg

    The government’s Regional Growth Fund will invest £300 million in 50 projects across the country to create jobs and fuel business expansion.

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

  • Monitor: change in the NHS has to be 'turbo-charged'

    The NHS must accelerate the pace and scale of change in the way healthcare is delivered in England if it is to seize the opportunity to significantly improve care for patients, according to the sector regulator.

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  • Easter reception at Downing Street 2014

    The Prime Minister's opening speech at his Easter reception at Downing Street.

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

  • Local planning and renewable energy developments

    Written ministerial statement by Eric Pickles on local planning and renewable energy developments.

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

  • Markets for government services: G4S

    Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, made a statement on G4S.

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

  • Government announces extension for pension decision period

    People who have recently taken a tax-free lump sum from their defined contribution pension will be given 18 months rather than 6 months to decide what they wish to do with the rest of their retirement savings.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • Better journeys for drivers around Telford as scheme completes ahead of schedule

    Drivers are already starting to benefit from improvements to the M54 Forge roundabout, which have been completed ahead of schedule by the Highways Agency, despite challenging winter weather.

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  • The EU and the City: What next?

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke to the City of London Institute of Directors about what's next for the EU and the City.

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

  • Honour for brave soldier

    A soldier has been honoured with a Mention in Despatches in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.

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

  • Tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties for unscrupulous employers

    In a crack down on illegal working, unscrupulous employers who exploit workers will face tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties.

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

  • A model that works: A government’s role in combating human trafficking

    Speech by Home Secretary Theresa May to the Vatican Conference.

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

  • Edward Davey launches the Scotland Analysis Energy Paper

    As the UK Government publishes its analysis of the implications in energy of Scottish independence, Ed Davey speaks about Scotland’s energy future within the United Kingdom.

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

  • Road users advised of M6 closures for resurfacing near Stoke-on-Trent

    The Highways Agency will be resurfacing the M6 between junctions 15 and 16 near Stoke-on-Trent from Monday 14 April.

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  • Independence referendum: Energy Scotland analysis paper speech

    Scottish Secretary's speech from the launch of the latest Scotland analysis paper on energy.

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

  • HS2 Phase One property

    Outcome of the HS2 2013 consultation on property compensation for the London to West Midlands route and details of compensation packages.

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