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  • Chancellor to waive VAT on Hillsborough single

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has today announced that the Government will waive VAT on sales of the Hillsborough single.

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

  • Touchstone Award for trading standards goes to Birmingham City Council

    The Touchstone Award, sponsored by the British Hallmarking Council (BHC), is a national award for trading standards in hallmarking.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to planned new settlements

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns decision to build new settlements in East Jerusalem.

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

  • Eric Pickles opens pop-up shop to showcase high street entrepreneurs

    DCLG is giving a big boost to small retailers today as it opens a brand new pop-up shop in its own headquarters.

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

  • Christmas joy for old soldier who finally got his medal

    A former soldier from Lancashire has received the only service medal he was ever entitled to… 42 years late

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

  • New cash backing more communities to put neighbourhood plans together

    Planning Minister Nick Boles has announced a new multi-million pound cash boost to help more communities.

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

  • HMS Sutherland returns in time for Christmas

    Royal Navy warship HMS Sutherland has returned to the UK after a successful six-month deployment in the Middle East and Indian Ocean.

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

  • Michael Fallon urges banks not to let small businesses down

    The government has today published new data detailing lending by specific banks through the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme.

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

  • Update on Enterprise Finance Guarantee lending

    Written Ministerial Statement by Minister for Business and Enterprise Rt Hon Michael Fallon on new data detailing lending by specific banks.

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

  • Queen Elizabeth Land

    The Foreign Secretary has announced that the southern part of British Antarctic Territory has been named Queen Elizabeth Land.

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

  • Press Release: Boost for business as government sets out plans to update employment legislation

    Changes to collective redundancies rules to help employees and businesses were announced by Employment Relations Minister, Jo Swinson, today…

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

  • Defence Secretary welcomes Defence Reform annual report

    The Defence Secretary has welcomed Lord Levene's review of progress towards implementing the recommendations of the Defence Reform Review.

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

  • Cash boost for local roads

    Extra £215 million to local authorities for road maintenance.

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

  • VIDEO: HMS Edinburgh sends home festive cheer

    The sailors of HMS Edinburgh have created a musical message for their loved ones back home as they prepare to spend Christmas on deployment.

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

  • New rights for maritime passengers

    New EU regulation to give passengers travelling by water improved rights to assistance in cases of cancelled or delayed departures.

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

  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 2

    The December 2012 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • NDA sets out supply chain opportunities

    Face to face networking opportunities available at the second NDA estate supply chain event.

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  • EU Transport Council 18 December 2012

    Stephen Hammond MP gives details of the agenda at the Transport Council which will be taking place in Brussels on Thursday 20 December.

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

  • Roads maintenance

    Allocation details of the additional £333 million for essential road maintenance.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and the General Affairs Council.

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