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  • Appointment to the government: Baroness Williams of Trafford

    Baroness Williams of Trafford appointed as a Baroness in Waiting (Whip - House of Lords).

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

  • State Opening of Parliament 2014: amended date

    The Leader of the House of Commons has announced a change to the State Opening of Parliament. It will be on 4 June 2014.

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

  • Passport fees for all British nationals overseas reduced by 35%

    Her Majesty’s Passport Office is making this reduction to give the fee payer better value for money as a result of savings generated from service efficiency

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

  • Government review into the law governing industrial disputes

    An independent review will make recommendations to ensure effective workforce relationships.

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

  • Government cuts taxes for 676,000 people in Northern Ireland

    The tax-free personal allowance rises to £10,000 from this Sunday. Businesses in Northern Ireland will also benefit from lower jobs taxes.

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

  • Turks and Caicos post cabinet update

    Governor Peter Beckingham chaired the TCI Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 2 April 2014 at the Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales.

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

  • Nearly 10,000 new jobs announced

    Prime Minister David Cameron welcomes new jobs at Accenture, Birmingham Airport and Vodafone.

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

  • PM Direct at Vodafone

    Prime Minister David Cameron was at Vodafone in Newbury as part of his 4-day economic tour.

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

  • Whitehall starts using simpler security classifications

    The government will start using new and simpler security classifications from 2 April 2014 to speed up work and save the taxpayer money.

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

  • Income tax cuts to benefit 26 million people from 6 April 2014

    Prime Minister David Cameron: tax cut this Sunday is 'one of the proudest things I have done in government'.

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

  • Motoring agency merger set to improve services for motorists

    Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has today (2 April 2014) launched the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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

  • Chair's response to local government standards Democratic Audit blog of 10 March 2014

    Published 2 April 2014

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  • New round of government funding to unlock public data

    The government has launched new funding initiatives to unlock more of the data held by public bodies.

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

  • New learning opportunities for operational delivery professionals

    The government has launched new professional qualifications for operational delivery staff to help ensure high quality public services.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 1 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, education, Royal Mail, premium rate lines, Muslim Brotherhood and onshore wind.

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

  • Ministerial pensions: further increase in contributions

    From today, 1 April 2014, ministers and whips will have to make a greater contribution to their pensions.

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

  • £1.5 million funding to open up public data

    The government is helping to unlock data from public bodies by awarding £1.5 million to projects as part of the Release of Data fund.

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: Jonathan Rees, Director General, Government Equalities Office

    Approval for Jonathan Rees, former Director General, Government Equalities Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • Standards in Public Life – does trust matter?

    The Committee hosted its seminar ‘Standards in Public Life – does trust matter?' on 26 March 2014.

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  • TCI social work spotlight

    Deputy Governor, Hon Anya Williams, highlights the Turks and Caicos Islands’ social workers as her ‘spotlighted’ public servants for March.

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