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  • UN report stark reminder of horrific human rights situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: The UK will continue to support work of UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria to ensure accountability.

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

  • European Court of Human Rights’ decision on Chagossian Case

    The Foreign Secretary has commented on the European Court of Human Rights’ decision on the Chagos Islanders v. the United Kingdom case.…

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

  • Press Release: Chair appointed to advise government on setting up business bank

    Sir Peter Burt confirmed as the chair of a group that will advise the government on the establishment and direction of the business bank.

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

  • Consumers given more copyright freedom

    People will be able to legally make digital copies of music, films and eBooks for personal use as goverment changes UK copyright law.

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

  • Rail franchising

    Compensation package for passengers agreed with London Midland.

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

  • Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council.

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

  • Fewer Government ICT frameworks to attract wider range of suppliers

    A new approach for how frameworks are used to procure ICT will make it easier for ICT suppliers, particularly SMEs, to work with government.

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

  • Welfare Up-Rating Bill Introduced

    Ministers laid the Welfare Benefits Up-Rating Bill before Parliament today.

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

  • Appointment of Chancellor of High Court

    The Right Honourable Lord Justice Etherton has been appointed Chancellor of the High Court.

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

  • Appointment of President of the Family Division

    The Right Honourable Lord Justice Munby appointed as President of the Family Division

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

  • UK condemns regime harassment of Iranian blogger’s family

    Foreign Office calls for end to impunity of Security Forces in Iran following death in custody of Sattar Beheshti.

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

  • Commonwealth reform package endorsed by Commonwealth Heads of Government

    The agreed reforms include a new Commonwealth Charter and measures to strengthen work on election observation and human rights.

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

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 06/2012

    …Issue 06/2012 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.…

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

  • Local government finance settlement oral statement

    This oral statement is about finance for English local authorities for 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015.

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

  • Local government pension scheme

    This is a written ministerial statement about the abolition of taxpayer-funded pensions for councillors from April 2014.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on the first DECC annual progress report on the roll out of smart meters

    Today, I am pleased to announce the publication of the first DECC annual progress report on the roll-out of smart meters.   Smart meters have the potential to transform consumers' relationship with ...

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

  • DFID research: International Migrants day: Understanding the whys

    Working paper produced earlier this year, by the research programme consortium Migrating Out of Poverty, looks at the causes of migration.

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

  • Outdated farm labour laws abolished

    Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) to be scrapped

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

  • Four new members appointed to the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee

    Professor Christopher Collins, Professor Michael Depledge, Dr Gary Hutchison and Dr Peter Matthiessen appointed to HSAC until 31 December 2015.

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

  • Department seeks members of the Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products

    *4 February 2013 update: the closing date for applications has been extended to 19 Febuary 2013. The position

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