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  • Above inflation rise for National Minimum Wage

    More than 100,000 of Wales’s lowest paid workers are set to benefit as new National Minimum Wage rates come into force across Britain.

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

  • UK-India partnership in water security

    The UK’s Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore today signed a memorandum of understanding.

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

  • UKTI Chief Executive visits Israel

    Dominic Jermey finds out about opportunities for UK exports, partnerships with Israeli companies and meets with inward investors.

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

  • Above inflation rise for National Minimum Wage

    More than 1 million of Britain’s lowest-paid workers are set to benefit as new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates come into force.

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

  • Points of Light: September 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • New high speed rail college to be in Birmingham and Doncaster

    The home of the new National College for High Speed Rail will be located in Birmingham and Doncaster.

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

  • Overseas Business Risk - Rwanda

    Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Rwanda

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

  • Opening speech at Graduation UK 2014, Kuala Lumpur

    Acting High Commissioner Ray Kyles delivered an opening speech at the inaugural Graduation UK 2014 event

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

  • Business inclusion project in multiethnic communities in Macedonia

    Launch of British Embassy supported programme for strengthening business opportunities in rural multiethnic communities in Macedonia.

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

  • State Pension £1,300 a year top up: the countdown begins

    Pensioners have 1 year to go until they can obtain State Pension top-ups worth up to £1,300 a year.

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

  • The Forsa Programme in Jordan, a UK G8 Initiative, is a Resounding Success!

    At a closing ceremony in Amman, Forsa celebrated the achievements of its mentoring programme in providing a year of nurturing and support to upcoming Jordanian entrepreneurs.

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

  • UK government welcomes social impact investment report

    The report recognises how social investment helps address society’s most difficult problems and calls for more action to grow the market.

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

  • Work Programme boosts prospects of long-term unemployed in Wales

    A UK government-backed jobs scheme has helped more than 15,000 unemployed people in Wales find lasting work, new figures have revealed.

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

  • Diocese of Guildford: nomination of Andrew Watson

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Andrew Watson for election as Bishop of Guildford.

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

  • The Secretary of State addresses the Women to Watch reception

    Nicky Morgan speaks about how business and government need to work together to help women progress.

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

  • Bursaries and scholarships for top graduates who train to teach

    Financial incentives worth £25,000 for academic year 2015 to 2016 announced.

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

  • Crime and policing news update: September 2014

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

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  • Thousands of new businesses set up by out-of-work entrepreneurs in Wales

    More than 2,800 new businesses have been set up across Wales thanks to a UK government scheme which helps people on benefits become their own boss.

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

  • 460 new businesses set up every week by out-of-work entrepreneurs: government scheme reaches 50,000 milestone

    More than 53,000 new businesses have been set up thanks to a government scheme which helps people on benefits become their own boss.

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

  • Social security and the self-employed: time for a review

    SSAC has asked the government to examine the balance in social security coverage between self-employed and employed workers.…

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