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Updated Between 1 January 2012
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  • Paving the way to business freedom

    The proposals to free up business include: removing automatic liability on business for civil damages in health and safety cases, when they…

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

  • UK Trade & Investment refreshes board in drive to double exports

    Crispin Simon, Sandra Rogers and Jon Harding OBE join in the roles of managing director of trade development, managing director of marketing…

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

  • Call for evidence by the System Operator

    National Grid Electricity Transmission (National Grid) has launched a call for evidence to inform the first Electricity Market Reform (EMR) …

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

  • Joints Statement following discussions on referendum between Secretary of State for Scotland and Deputy First Minister

    Further substantial progress towards agreement was reached this afternoon between the Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the Secretary…

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

  • St George’s Park opens

    New National Football Centre gets Royal approval.

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

  • Yemen: World must tackle malnutrition 'death sentence'

    Long-term UK aid will help to improve nutrition for 1.65 million women and children across the country

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

  • Cumbrian businesses shaping policy in Rural Roadshow

    Around 900 jobs and almost 500 new businesses are expected to be created in Cumbria following the £3.5 million investment in a Rural Growth Network.

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

  • Queen's Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012

    Voluntary organisations are being encouraged to submit nominations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012.

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

  • Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 19

    Forensic Science Regulator newsletters cover issues of interest and relevance to forensic science practitioners.

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  • Defamation Bill has second Lords reading

    The Defamation Bill has its second reading in the House of Lords this afternoon.

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

  • Greater protection for homeowners

    The Justice Secretary today announced that householders would have greater protection from burglars.

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

  • Schools to trial new approach to exclusions

    Hundreds of children who are permanently excluded from school are to be part of a new trial in which headteachers will be responsible for ensuring that they continue to receive a decent education.

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

  • Better protection for UK holidaymakers

    Aviation Minister Simon Burns has announced new rules to better protect holidaymakers from losing out if their travel company fails.

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

  • £170 million road boost for local economies

    Greater funding for vital road improvements to reduce congestion, improve safety and boost the economy.

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

  • Troubled families programme on track

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced that the Government’s Troubled Families initiative is on track, with councils committed…

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

  • Third year of Council Tax freeze announced

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced new support for local authorities in England to help them freeze council tax for a further…

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

  • Civil servants to receive 10 days' paid leave for Reserves training

    The Defence Secretary has announced that, from December, civil servants in central government departments who volunteer as reservists will receive a minimum of 10 days' special paid leave per year to conduct their milita…

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

  • Dstl awarded for excellent financial reporting

    The MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has won the 2012 Building Public Trust Award for 'Excellence in Reporting' in the public sector.

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

  • MOD launches new Defence Discount Service

    The MOD has launched a new Defence Discount Service, as part of the Armed Forces Covenant, in recognition of service in the Armed Forces.

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

  • 26 Engineer Regiment receive Afghanistan operational medals

    Soldiers from 26 Engineer Regiment, who returned home from Afghanistan at the end of September, received their Operational Service Medals on Friday 5 October 2012.

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