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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Bank fines to be used to support Britain’s Armed Forces community

    The Government is changing the rules so that fines from banks and other financial services firms no longer go to the industry.

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

  • No capital gains tax on employee share ownership for new employee-owners

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced plans for a new kind of employment contract called an employee-owner.

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

  • Government action to stimulate shale gas investment

    Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the Government will develop a targeted tax regime for the shale gas industry.

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

  • Reduced cap on rail fare rises

    2% cut to planned rises in the cost of UK rail, London bus and tube travel.

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

  • Youth United in action in Birmingham

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today saw first-hand how Government funding is creating new youth groups to teach young people valuable skills…

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

  • Financial boost to Reserves and injured Service personnel

    The Government is showing its commitment to Armed Forces personnel by giving extra financial support to Reserves and injured Service personnel.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds MP welcomes new Somali PM designate

    UK support for PM designate in the work of establishing a new, transparent and accountable government for all Somalis.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on peace agreement for Mindanao

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the announcement of the framework agreement.

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

  • Ad campaign launched to raise awareness of police and crime commissioners

    An advertising campaign to help the public understand the role and benefits of elected police and crime commissioners (PCCs) was launched today by the Home Office.

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

  • Emerging Europe in the spotlight

    With a market of over 100 million consumers, Central and Eastern Europe is re-packaging its business opportunities for the UK business.

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

  • New 'Community Shares' to boost local services

    Communities Minister Don Foster today launched a new Community Shares Unit to help local people claim a stake and become part owners of much…

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

  • Soldier honoured for storming insurgent position at 'Devil's Doorstep'

    A soldier who led his men in a daring counter attack on an insurgent position that ultimately transformed the entire security situation in the area has been Mentioned in Despatches for his unflinching courage under enemy fir…

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

  • How the Royal Military Police support operations

    Half-soldier, half-police, wholly committed, Ian Carr writes from Camp Bastion about the work of the Royal Military Police.

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

  • DSO for Army Major who charged enemy lines

    An Army Major who threw himself into the line of fire to save the lives of his elite Army unit in Afghanistan has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO).

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

  • RAF transfers critically-ill patient to specialist unit

    Last night members of 30 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton, operating C-130 Hercules aircraft, were called upon to assist the NHS with the transfer of a patient from Glasgow to London using a specialist air transportable capabili…

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

  • FCO statement on Mau Mau court judgement

    A Foreign Office spokesperson said the British Government is disappointed with today’s Mau Mau court judgement.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • More help for small businesses looking to export

    It comes as a new report from Barclays says businesses generate an average growth of 30 per cent after exporting for just two years. The …

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

  • ‘Europe must join red tape blitz’: Fallon

    During a series of meetings with Members of the European Parliament, European Commission officials and businesses, Mr Fallon has said he will…

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

  • £250 million energy intensive industries package consultation now open

    Lasting for 11 weeks, the consultation will be used to gather views on proposals for the multi-million pound package, which aims to reduce the…

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