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and 31 December 2012
  • Rapid response: Tackling cholera in Sierra Leone with Oxfam

    How the UK's Rapid Response Facility is getting aid quickly to those in need

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  • Special educational needs reform: draft legislation published

    Sarah Teather proposes increased support to young people with special needs, including new duties for local authorities and FE colleges.

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

  • Safety net against homelessness continues to 2015

    Support secured for those facing homelessness Funding to help those facing the real and frightening prospect of homelessness will continue …

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

  • More opportunities for British business highlighted as Paralympics keeps global spotlight on London

    As the Paralympic Games keep British achievement centre stage this week, global business summits continue to raise the international profile…

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: Dr Sean Worth, Special Adviser, Prime Minister's Office

    Approval for Dr Sean Worth, former Special Adviser, Prime Minister's Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • Common sense planning reform to create more homes and boost the high street

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has approved a new measure that will increase the number of homes in town centres and help increase footfall…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Maldives report

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke following the publication of the Commission of National Inquiry's report on transfer of power in the Maldives.

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

  • Excessive charges for use of credit and debit cards to be banned

    A new consultation will be launched on Monday to look at banning above cost payment surcharges; a measure the UK will put in place to bring …

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

  • Signed, sealed, defaulted

    Sam Younger explains why late filing of charity documents is avoidable - and unacceptable.

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

  • Major clampdown launched on 'beds in sheds'

    Action to tackle suburban shanty towns Ministers today launched a major clampdown on rogue landlords to bring an end to suburban shanty towns…

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

  • Minister defends Israeli artists' right to perform in the UK

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt spoke after protestors attempted to disrupt a performance by the Israeli dance company Batsheva at the Edinburgh Festival.

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

  • 118/2012 - 70th Anniversary of the battle of El Alamein to be commemorated

    The courage and contribution of those who fought bravely in the Battle of El Alamein will be formally marked by the Ministry of Defence with a special Service of Thanksgiving, held in Westminster Abbey at 3pm on Saturday 27 …

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

  • Military chiefs thank personnel for Paralympics security

    The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) and the Commander of Joint Forces Command (JFC) have each dedicated time to visit various bases across the south of England to thank Service personnel for their support of security efforts fo…

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

  • Royal Navy minehunters return from the Gulf

    HMS Middleton and HMS Pembroke have both experienced emotional homecomings today after each spending three challenging years on deployment.

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

  • QRL soldiers poised to strike at Afghan insurgency

    The soldiers of B Squadron of the Queen's Royal Lancers (B Sqn QRL) will provide the potent Brigade Reconnaissance Force of 4th Mechanized Brigade during Op HERRICK 17. Report by Shell Daruwala.

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

  • Armed Forces get behind military Paralympians

    Now the London 2012 Paralymics are truly underway, messages of support are flooding in for the military athletes who are competing in the Games. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Foresight research on computer trading assesses proposed MiFID II policy measures related to computer trading in financial markets

    Computer trading has fundamentally changed the way the financial markets operate and has increased the speed at which trading can occur.

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

  • Secretary of State announces new UK Business Ambassador

    Brian Wilson, the Chairman of Harris Tweed Hebrides and a former trade and energy minister, has been appointed as a Business Ambassador  for the UK Government, which will see him take on a flexible role to promote Scottish b…

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

  • Arts showcase celebrates tenth year

    Annual event for deaf and disabled performers returns as London hosts Paralympics

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

  • Poul Christensen to remain as Chair of Natural England

    Poul Christensen CBE will remain as Chair of Natural England following the extension of his appointment by Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman…

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