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Updated Between 1 January 2014
and 31 December 2014
  • UK boosts emergency aid for people displaced by conflict in Central African Republic

    The new £7 million package of funding will allow the World Food Programme (WFP), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and UNHCR to increase the life-saving humanitarian assistance they offer to refugees from CAR who have fled to C…

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

  • Full-time government trade union representatives: number falls to single figures

    Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude announced there are now fewer than 10 full-time trade union representatives in government departments.

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

  • Plans announced for accelerated rollout of Universal Credit after success in north west

    DWP announce that Universal Credit will be rolled out to all Jobcentres and local authorities across the country from early next year.

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

  • Passengers to benefit from investment in Nottingham to Lincoln rail service

    A package of improvements to improve rail services for thousands of passengers commuting between Nottingham, Newark and Lincoln.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes inauguration of new President of Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes the new Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, inaugurated today, 29 September.

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

  • Military men help injured comrades swing back into action

    US and UK golfing volunteers win Points of Light awards as Europe wins the Ryder Cup.

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

  • Lord Bates completes his 1,000 mile #walk4peace

    Today, Lord Michael Bates completed his walk from London to Berlin, to raise vital funds for the medical care of child victims of war.

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

  • Border Force bulletin: issue 19, September 2014

    Essential information for partners of BF (Border Force).

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

  • Offenders get ‘through-the-gate’ support for drug and alcohol problems

    A new Abstinence and Recovery Centre in Manchester will provide support to offenders affected by substance misuse issues, aiming to reduce reoffending.

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

  • A66 to get revamp near Workington

    A scheme to resurface and repair a two-and-half mile stretch of the A66 near Workington is due to begin on Saturday 4 October.

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  • Opportunities in automotive and aerospace in emerging Europe

    UKTI workshop in Budapest provides market insights and an overview of export opportunities in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region.

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

  • Move to make UK global centre for sharing economy

    Government launches an independent review of the sharing economy.

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

  • Westmorland flag flies in the heart of government

    Westmorland flag flies outside the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate the important role of historic counties.

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

  • British Ambassador builds understanding between UK and Lao government officials

    Ambassador Philip Malone shares information about the UK ’s politics and foreign policy approach with Lao government officials.

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

  • William Shawcross speech: Voluntary Action Leeds AGM

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaks on the importance of the relationship between the commission and local charities.

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

  • Ministerial change: September 2014

    Announcement on the role of Minister for Civil Society.

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

  • Foreign Office monitoring events in Hong Kong

    UK expresses concern about the situation in Hong Kong and encourages all parties to engage in constructive discussion.

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

  • Culture Secretary makes appointments to Treasure Valuation Committee

    Harry Bain, Jim Brown and Marian Campbell are new Members, and Professor Lord Renfrew and Peter Clayton have been reappointed as Chairman and Member respectively.

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

  • Globe Theatre on Tour Presented Hamlet in Astana, Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Dr Carolyn Browne, British Ambassador to Kazakhstan, on 27 September at the Shabyt Palace of Arts. This is an English transcript of the speech, delivered in three languages: Kazakh, Russian and English.

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

  • Chancellor abolishes 55% tax on pension funds at death

    People with defined contribution pension savings will no longer have to worry about their pension savings being taxed at 55% on death.

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