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  • National Minimum Wage regulations amended as part of government’s Red Tape Challenge

    National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 to come into force on 6 April 2015 merging a number of amendments into 1 single set of regulations.

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

  • Government announces new appointment to Acas

    Sally Hunt has been appointed as a new member to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.

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

  • Chancellor showcases Northern Powerhouse to US delegation

    George Osborne hosts a delegation of senior representatives from the US House of Representatives, led by Speaker of the House, John Boehner.

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

  • Ayrshire Dunlop cheese wins protected status

    Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop joins the pasty and the pork pie as it gains Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.

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

  • HMRC scores hat-trick of avoidance wins

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has secured three tribunal wins against tax avoidance schemes, protecting over £260 million in tax.

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

  • Government, FA and Premier League combine to boost football’s grassroots

    DCMS, FA, and Premier League to invest in more grassroots facilities across the country

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

  • Changes to insolvency legislation enacted

    Royal assent has been given to two acts which make changes to insolvency legislation. Read our summary of what the changes mean in practice.

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  • Welsh employers urged to offer more work experience

    Wales’ Commissioner for Employment and Skills Scott Waddington has urged more employers to offer work placements to young people, following a major study showing that job experience is the most valued asset firms look for when hiring new recruits.

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  • Koro Island visit to meet British Volunteers

    High Commissioner, Roderick Drummond this week travelled to Koro Island to meet 17 British volunteers working on the island on youth and sports development projects

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

  • Government announces refreshed Talent Action Plan

    New measures announced to help under-represented and disadvantaged groups succeed in the civil service.

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

  • Role for the EU single market in the digital economy

    Speech about the importance of digital in the EU single market, that also sets out the UK's digital priorities.

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

  • Boost for firms as Small Business Act becomes law

    Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act receives Royal Assent.

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

  • Making waves with mackerel

    UK exports of mackerel rose last year, despite an unjustified Russian food ban across Europe.

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

  • Adult autism strategy statutory guidance published

    New guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations follows public consultation.

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

  • MOD announces go ahead for land transfer for Plymouth City Deal

    Defence Minister Phillip Dunne today confirmed the transfer of land from MOD to allow the Plymouth City Deal to go ahead.

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

  • Improving intercultural understanding in Macedonia

    British Embassy completes successful project support on multiculturalism in municipalities in Macedonia.

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

  • UK government support for Inner Firth of Tay

    Nearly £600,000 of government funding is being provided for the Inner Tay Regeneration Scheme in Perth and Kinross.

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

  • Millions set to benefit as tax reforms come into effect

    Tax changes coming into effect in a week will see Britain’s businesses benefit from lower taxes – helping them reinvest more of their money in growing their business and hiring more staff.

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

  • New tax year: changes coming into effect in 2015

    New tax changes come into effect at the start of each financial year. Here’s a list of things coming into effect in April 2015 to back businesses and support people.

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

  • National Grid joins government’s Disability Confident campaign

    National Grid has pledged to become a partner of the government’s Disability Confident campaign.

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