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  • £4 million windfall for underpaid workers

    More than 26,000 workers denied the National Minimum Wage by their employers have shared £4 million thanks to HMRC.

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  • Military medics in Gulf casualty exercise

    The sick bay of RFA Cardigan Bay was the medical hub of a major multinational 2-day mass casualty exercise in the Gulf recently.

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

  • Combating offshore employment tax avoidance: consultation launched

    The government proposes new measures to ensure correct employment taxes are being paid by offshore employment intermediaries

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

  • Nick Clegg encourages Kent parents to take up free childcare

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has encouraged parents of toddlers in Kent to check if they can get free childcare.

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

  • Betting shops

    Response to claims made about new permitted development rights and betting shops.

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

  • Energy Trends and Prices statistical release: 30 May 2013

    The latest national statistics on Energy Trends and Prices, released on 30 May 2013.

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

  • Government acts to stop up to £900m tax claims by utility companies

    New legislation confirms gas and electricity distribution companies can’t claim tax relief for costs already paid for by business customers

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

  • British embassy supports Budapest Pride festival

    Deputy Head of Mission Theresa Bubbear signed a contract of support with Budapest Pride on 17 May 2013.

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

  • New THINK! road safety resources for teachers and parents

    Resource centre launches to bring together a wide range of road safety materials for children and teenagers in one place.

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

  • New code curbs unnecessary council safety checks

    Local authorities are being banned from unnecessary health and safety inspections under a new code.

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

  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP speech at the UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit

    Speech made by Owen Paterson on strengthening the relationship between the UK and Ireland.

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

  • Ambassador's speech at Anti-Corruption Symposium in Korea

    British Ambassador Scott Wightman made a speech on UK Bribery Act at 2013 Anti-Corruption Symposium organised by UN Global Compact Korea.

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

  • British High Commission Kingston invites proposals for Bilateral Programme Budget 2013-2014

    The British High Commission in Kingston is seeking bids for projects for the financial year 2013/2014.

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

  • UK urges Europe on 50% ambition on emissions reductions

    Ed Davey has challenged Europe to set their emissions reduction target to 50% by 2030 as part of an ambitious global deal to tackle climate change in 2015

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

  • New era of education and training for NHS staff

    Measures to improve the training, values and education of all NHS staff.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's statement on Syria arms embargo

    William Hague today welcomed the European Union's decision to bring the arms embargo on the Syrian opposition to an end.

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

  • Nearly a million extra low-income households to qualify for State Pension

    Those with multiple low-paid jobs who earn below the NI threshold will qualify, with their partners, for credits towards new State Pension.

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

  • Rivals on the pitch, partners in business

    Currently, 34 British companies are engaged in infrastructure, design, construction, equipment and security projects in Brazil.

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

  • Conference in Madrid: Making National Health Systems Sustainable

    This conference offers an opportunity to share experiences, discuss strategies and policies and hopefully catalyse new ideas on how to maintain a high level of service and care whilst reducing costs.

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

  • £12 million boost for greener bus journeys

    £12 million funding for 213 new low carbon buses will cut carbon, encourage economic growth and provide better services for passengers.

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