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From Jo Swinson
  • Government acts to improve e-cigarette safety

    The government has put forward a number of tips to help consumers stay safe.

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

  • Shared Parental Leave can help close pay gap

    Jo Swinson MP blogs for BritMums about Shared Parental Leave.

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

  • New What Works Centre for Wellbeing

    An independent centre is being set up dedicated to making policy and services work for wellbeing.

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

  • New approach to give second-hand car buyers a better deal

    Proposals to tackle problems within the used car industry and give consumers greater protection have been backed by Consumer Affairs.

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

  • Street trading and pedlary laws to be modernised

    Reforms to street trading rules will make them both stronger and fairer, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson said today (16 October 2014).

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

  • Jo Swinson MP answers questions from Britmums about Shared Parental Leave

    Jo Swinson, Minister for Employment Relations, took part in a Google Hangout with Britmums bloggers about Shared Parental Leave.

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

  • New standard boosts mining and energy transparency

    The UK has been admitted as a candidate country for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

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

  • Government sets out evidence for 2015 National Minimum Wage rate

    Government submits evidence to the Low Pay Commission which will help decide the level of the National Minimum Wage from October 2015.

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

  • Jo Swinson MP blogs for The Huffington Post UK about Shared Parental Leave

    Couples who are having their 12 week scans around now will be among the first parents eligible to share parental leave.

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

  • New right for fathers and partners to attend antenatal appointments

    Fathers and partners now have the right to take unpaid time off work to accompany expectant mothers to up to 2 antenatal appointments.

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

  • Consumers given new weapon in fight against rogue traders

    Consumers will have greater powers to challenge unscrupulous rogue traders and get their money back under new rights.

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

  • Medium-sized businesses to face less accounting paperwork

    An estimated 11,000 UK medium-sized businesses could benefit to the tune of £8 million a year as result of changes to accounting rules.

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

  • 285,000 working couples eligible for shared parental leave

    Couples finding out now that they are expecting a child will be among the first eligible to take advantage of new shared parental leave.

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

  • Guides take on loan sharks

    A Girlguiding group has joined the fight against illegal money lenders and been rewarded for making a difference in their community.

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

  • UK sets the bar for transparency over oil, gas and mining payments

    Mining, gas and oil companies registered in the UK will report on payments they make to governments in all countries they operate in.

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

  • Fire safety reforms to cut use of harmful chemicals

    A consultation launched today (7 August 2014) details planned changes to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.

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

  • Swinson: Shoppers must get fair deliveries

    Shoppers living in some of the more remote parts of the UK are to get more transparency on delivery charges for their online purchases.

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

  • Review on women in Scottish economy announced

    Professor Lesley Sawers to undertake review for the Scottish Business Board

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

  • Government announces 4 new Acas council members

    Business Minister Jo Swinson announces the appointment of 4 new members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Council.

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

  • Government cuts off costly calls

    Customers calling helplines to complain will no longer have to pay more than the basic rate putting a stop to costly calls.

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