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  • Treasury appoints new Director General Financial Services

    Charles Roxburgh has been appointed Director General, Financial Services at HM Treasury.

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

  • UN report stark reminder of horrific human rights situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: The UK will continue to support work of UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria to ensure accountability.

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

  • European Court of Human Rights’ decision on Chagossian Case

    The Foreign Secretary has commented on the European Court of Human Rights’ decision on the Chagos Islanders v. the United Kingdom case.

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

  • Press Release: Chair appointed to advise government on setting up business bank

    Sir Peter Burt confirmed as the chair of a group that will advise the government on the establishment and direction of the business bank.

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

  • Consumers given more copyright freedom

    People will be able to legally make digital copies of music, films and eBooks for personal use as goverment changes UK copyright law.

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

  • The Foreign Secretary's Christmas message

    The Foreign Secretary sends his best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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

  • Streamlined Gift Aid for charity shops

    New rules that will lift the administration burden for charities claiming Gift Aid on the proceeds of donors’ goods sold by charity shops have been announced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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  • Market changes have not had significant impact on fuel supply, report finds.

    20 December 2012: A study commissioned to assess the state of the retail fuel market .

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

  • Rail franchising

    Compensation package for passengers agreed with London Midland.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan

    Mr Ian Noel Hughes has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.

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

  • Press Release: New partnership to support defence industry

    Senior defence industry leader Steve Wadey named as the co-chair of the Defence Growth Partnership.

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

  • UK condemns regime harassment of Iranian blogger’s family

    Foreign Office calls for end to impunity of Security Forces in Iran following death in custody of Sattar Beheshti.

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

  • Passengers come first in new Civil Aviation Act

    Civil Aviation Act becomes law paving the way for airports to offer better facilities and information for passengers.

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

  • HMS Monmouth reassures shipping with anti-piracy exercise

    HMS Monmouth and her Royal Marines have been working with the US Navy to demonstrate how they can help keep the sea lanes open in the Middle East.

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

  • British business toast success in Venezuela

    The British Embassy and the Venezuelan British Chamber of Commerce celebrated business achievements in 2012.

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

  • Overseas Territories: Joint Ministerial Council

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the first Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting.

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

  • Four new members appointed to the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee

    Professor Christopher Collins, Professor Michael Depledge, Dr Gary Hutchison and Dr Peter Matthiessen appointed to HSAC until 31 December 2015.

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

  • Statement on PM's call with President Obama

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to President Obama today. They discussed Afghanistan, Syria, Iran and the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Financial Services Bill receives Royal Assent

    The Financial Services Bill, which will deliver fundamental reform of financial regulation in the UK, received Royal Assent today.

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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