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  • Dangerous drivers to face longer jail terms

    Dangerous drivers who seriously injure others could spend longer in jail thanks to a new criminal offence.

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

  • Mossbourne to open new academy in Hackney

    The highly successful Mossbourne Academy is to open a brand new academy in Hackney.

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

  • Ofqual to get new powers to fine exam boards over mistakes in papers

    The Department for Education is to give the independent exams watchdog Ofqual new powers to fine exam boards which make mistakes in papers.

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

  • Childcare support will be paid to around 80,000 more households

    Childcare support will be paid to around 80,000 more households, Nick Clegg and Welfare Secretary Iain Duncan Smith announced today.

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

  • September Structural Reform Plan progress reports published

    The government has published September progress updates for each department's Structural Reform Plans.

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

  • Bob Neill responds to claims that planning reforms will threaten historic cities

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill responds to an article in the Telegraph claiming that planning reforms will threaten historic towns and …

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

  • Response to concerns about sustainable development threatening playing fields

    The Department responds to an article in the Telegraph raising concerns that the presumption in favour of sustainable development will threaten…

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

  • Transport Times, National Transport Awards

    How a modern transport infrastructure can be an important part of improving the economy.

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

  • Unpublished research reports: housing

    Today the Government is publishing a series of reports presenting the findings from research projects commissioned by the previous administration…

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

  • £20 million investment in skills for growth

    Vince Cable announces investment in key industries including nuclear manufacturing and healthcare.

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

  • Cutting accountancy and reporting fees for SMEs

    Government proposes new rules to save SMEs millions in reporting and accountancy fees.

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

  • Carlos Acosta on creativity in British society

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta talks about the UK’s artistic flair and why he chose to join the Royal Ballet in Britain.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned as one in five travel without insurance

    British travellers risk being seriously out of pocket if they do not take out adequate insurance as research shows one in five travel without.

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

  • Flights operating at Cairo airport following earlier disruption

    There has been disruption to flights at Cairo airport. Flights are operating, although some with delays or cancellations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli opposition leader

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni to discuss UK-Israel relations and recent events in the region.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes announcement of retrial for Bahraini medics

    The UK welcomes the Bahraini Attorney General's announcement that the cases of medical personnel who had been sentenced to between 5 and 15 years in prison will be retried in a civil court.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses future of the Commonwealth with Kamalesh Sharma

    Commonwealth Secretary General discuses priorities for forthcoming Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

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

  • RAF medics help keep planes flying over Libya

    Helping to keep the UK's aircrew and support staff fit and healthy and flying aircraft over Libya in support of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR is a team of RAF medical staff.

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

  • Apache pilot honoured for bravery in Afghanistan

    An Army officer is to receive the Air Force Cross for his 'selflessness and extraordinary professionalism' in piloting his Apache helicopter in dangerous situations to assist casualty rescue missions in Afghanistan.

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

  • Princess presents bravery award to Navy helicopter crew

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal presented the crew of HMS Chatham's Lynx helicopter with a bravery award at the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society's Skill and Gallantry Awards this week.

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