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  • Crime and policing news update: March 2014

    Regular update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

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  • PM Cameron congratulates Israel on its National Science Day

    In a recorded message Cameron says the UK is ‘proud to be Israel's partner in science’

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

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva : UK Statement, General Debate, 27 March 2014

    The United Kingdom aligns itself with the statement made by the European Union.

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

  • Female genital mutilation: “My courageous decision to go against tradition”

    Why a mother in Burkina Faso has decided not to have her daughters cut, thanks to a project supported by UK aid.

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  • Human Rights Council, Geneva : UK Statement, General Debate on Ukraine, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, 26 March 2014

    The UK welcomes the ability of the High Commissioner and her office to deploy human rights support in a number of countries around the world. This work is vital for the protection and the promotion of human rights and must continue.…

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

  • UK Chairmanship of the Voluntary Principles

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the UK Chairmanship of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

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

  • RNIB bus charter launch

    Welcomes RNIB's new bus charter which identifies ways to improve bus travel for blind and partially sighted passengers.

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

  • HMIC’s inspection of police handling of domestic violence and abuse

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Retailer held to account over corporation tax bill

    The Court of Appeal has ruled that a member of an online retail group must pay corporation tax on VAT repayments, in a judgment that could safeguard up to £800 million for vital public services.

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  • Competition in the energy markets

    Statement by Edward Davey on the first Annual Assessment of Competition in the energy markets.

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

  • Finance Bill 14 brings in new tax changes

    Finance Bill measures help households to work, save and plan, promotes growth, and ensures everyone pays a fair share of tax.…

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

  • Press briefing: morning 27 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Europe debate, Ukraine, ATOS, the morning after pill, immigration and housing.

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

  • Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Government's response to the SMCPC's first annual report

    Schools Minister's statement about the government's response to the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission’s (SMCPC) first annual report.

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

  • Step-change in ambition will mean higher standards for all

    The government announces a new accountability system that will help ensure all children are literate and numerate.

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

  • Scottish independence: Scotland benefits as part of a strong UK

    We should be proud of what we are achieving, not talking about leaving says Carmichael.

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

  • Chief Medical Officer publishes annual report on state of the public’s health

    Concerns about normalisation of overweight, possible links between deafness, blindness and dementia and pedestrian and cycle safety.

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

  • UK Defence Minister promotes ongoing commitment to Qatar

    Partnership industrial cooperation and innovation are the main UK themes as UK companies exhibit a range of world beating defence capabilities at DIMDEX 2014.

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

  • Public approval for driving limits for 16 drugs

    The recommended limits for 16 different drugs have now been approved following 2 government consultations.

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

  • Health workers given one week to pay their tax or face taskforce

    Workers in the health and wellbeing professions who have taxable income that they haven’t revealed have one week to pay the tax they owe, or risk HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce action.

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