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  • List of restrictive company names to be reduced

    Measures to cut the list of 'sensitive' names that startup businesses must get approval for, prior to setting up, have been announced today

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

  • Automatic 'early release' axed for child rapists and terrorists

    In a radical overhaul of sentencing, the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today announced that criminals convicted of rape or attempted rape of a child or terrorism offences will no longer be automatically released at the ha…

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

  • Military courage recognised by Operational Honours List

    A soldier who single-handedly saved Afghan and Danish soldiers from an explosive trap is among those recognised for bravery on operations.

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 4 October 2013

    A total of 117 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards 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

  • The Housing Benefit and Universal Credit (Size Criteria) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013

    Consultation and a call for evidence on The Housing Benefit and Universal Credit (Size Criteria) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013.

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  • 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships: Applications Now Open in Belize

    Applications for 2014-2015 Chevening Scholarships in Belize are now open and will close on 8 November 2013.

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

  • Danny Alexander at the Scottish Productive Ageing summit

    Older generations play a key role in building a stronger economy, explains Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander.

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

  • Speech to the Expert Witness Institute annual conference 2013: from silting harbours to hot tubbing

    The shifting legal landscape and the imminent effect on solicitors and their experts

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

  • British Ambassador speaks at Kazakhstan International “Oil & Gas” Exhibition and Conference

    Speech given by British Ambassador on October 02. This is an English transcript of the speech, two parts of it were delivered in Kazakh.

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

  • UK firms receive IP boost in South East Asia

    Lord Younger, Minister for Intellectual Property announced the appointment of a new IP attaché for South East Asia.

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

  • Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013: Shared buildings regulations consultation launched

    The first steps have been taken to implement the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act, Justice Minister Lord McNally has announced today.

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

  • San Marino vs England: travel advice

    Advice for fans travelling to Serravalle for England's Under 21 European Championship qualifier match against San Marino on 10 October 2013.

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

  • Payday industry not meeting voluntary codes

    Findings from a government survey have found that payday lenders are not fully complying with industry standards brought in last year

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

  • Franchising deal to boost services on Great Western Main Line

    First Greater Western Ltd will operate trains between London Paddington, the Cotswolds, south Wales and the south west until September 2015.

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

  • British Permanent Under-Secretary Visits Tanzania

    Sir Simon Fraser reaffirms UK’s commitment to UK-Tanzania High Level Prosperity Partnership during visit to Tanzania.

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

  • First time pass rates improve again

    Pass rates at annual test continue to improve across the board according to VOSA’s 2012 to 2013 effectiveness report

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  • Cameroon Chevening scholar send off

    Deputy British High Commissioner for Cameroon, Mrs. Allison Marriott hosted the send-off ceremony for the 2013/2014 Chevening scholar.

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

  • Hugo Swire opens UK’s new Paraguay Embassy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire hails opening of the British Embassy in Asuncion as symbol of UK’s continued engagement in Latin America

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

  • Green buses to get more funding

    Additional funding announced to bring 55 low carbon buses into service and clean up dozens more.

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

  • Government strengthens health regulator’s independence

    The Care Quality Commission is to be given greater independence so it can act fearlessly as the nation’s chief whistleblower on health.

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