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  • British Clipper Yachts to compete in Sydney to Hobart

    All 12 Clipper Yachts will compete in Australia's famous yacht race, starting in Sydney on Boxing Day, including the GREAT Britain yacht.

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

  • Secretary of State addresses QUB Literific Society

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers speech to the Queen's University Literific Society earlier this evening

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

  • Turks and Caicos Islands post Cabinet update

    Governor Peter Beckingham chaired the 27th meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ (TCI) Cabinet on Wednesday, 18th December 2013.

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

  • 208,000 people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme

    The Work Programme has helped 208,000 jobseekers to escape long-term unemployment and find lasting work.

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

  • Government welcomes £1 billion AgustaWestland helicopter deal

    AgustaWestland has signed a £1 billion contract to supply 16 helicopters plus support and training to the Norwegian government.

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

  • ‘Best in the business’ bidding to rehabilitate offenders

    Thirty bidders who have passed the first stage of a competition to win regional rehabilitation contracts and lead the new era in a fight against reoffending were named today by the Ministry of Justice.

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

  • Insurance growth plan launches as Aviva announces £500 million for UK infrastructure

    Government launches growth plan for insurers as Aviva announces £500 million for UK infrastructure.

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

  • Ministers to consider outlawing exclusivity on zero hours contracts

    The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts.

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

  • Zero hours employment contracts

    The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts.

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

  • Wales Office Minister supports launch of Disability and Health Employment Strategy

    “Important we continue to support people facing barriers into employment”

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

  • Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

    Record employment levels in Wales are positive signs of a strong economic recovery

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

  • Crime and policing news update: December 2013

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

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  • UK set to lead the way for smart cities

    Government, cities, businesses and universities are joining forces to make sure the UK is leading the global race to develop smarter cities.

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

  • Welsh Secretary praises Airbus' success with new major AirAsia order

    David Jones has praised Airbus for capitalising on the growth in the South East Asia aviation market.

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

  • Lord McNally appointed new Chair of Youth Justice Board

    Lord Tom McNally has been appointed as the new Chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB).…

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

  • Bringing GREAT British food to Belgium

    British Ambassador and UKTI introduce Belgians to GREAT British food and drink from Yorkshire and the Humber.

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

  • Consultation on new regional aid map

    The government has today (18 December 2013) published the draft map proposing areas of the UK eligible to receive regional aid.

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

  • Ministerial changes: December 2013

    Ministerial changes at the Ministry of Justice, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

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

  • Firefighter consultation sets out generous pension offer

    Consultation on fair reforms to the firefighters' pension scheme to help reduce burden on taxpayer.

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

  • Carmichael comments on latest unemployment figures

    December Labour Market Statistics for Scotland published.

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