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  • Don't cut corners with travel insurance on your 2011 holiday

    As British nationals seek to get a good deal on their next trip abroad the Foreign Office warns of the dangers of not being adequately prepared.

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

  • Survey finds mid-cap businesses confident for the New Year

    The survey, “Results from the 2010 Finance Survey of Mid-Cap Businesses”, showed that mid-caps are emerging well from the recession with the…

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

  • Pet owners given peace of mind over safety of medicines

    New controls to reassure people that the medicines they buy for their pets are safe were announced today by the VMD.

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

  • England’s special wildlife sites show dramatic improvement

    Natural England is responsible for monitoring the condition of SSSI land in England.

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

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during January 2011

    Compensation payable during January 2011, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only).

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

  • Christmas crackdown on overseas fraud

    Fraud investigators at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are finding new ways of cracking down on benefit thieves.

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

  • Over ten million people to live to 100

    More than ten million people in the UK today can expect to live to see their 100th birthday - 17 per cent of the population.

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

  • Government commits to overhauling outdated child performance laws

    Government publishes new guidance to free local authorities and amateur production groups from unnecessary form-filling.

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

  • Big Society plan for a new culture of generosity

    The Cabinet Office has today published the Giving Green Paper with ideas for building a stronger culture of volunteering.

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

  • New speed camera rules to improve transparency

    In future, local authorities and police will have to publish full information about speed cameras.

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

  • Go ahead for new bridge over River Thames in Surrey

    New bridge over Thames between Walton and Shepperton in Surrey announced.

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

  • Scholarship schemes will honour sacrifice by our armed forces

    A new university scholarships scheme for the children of servicemen and women killed on active duty will support bereaved families and help them to rebuild their lives.

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

  • Funding announced to help fight illegal money lenders and scams

    The Government has today announced new funding to continue the fight against loan sharks and scams.

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

  • WO2 Charles Henry Wood killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Charles Henry Wood from 23 Pioneer Regiment RLC (Royal Logistic Corps), serving with the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Tas…

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  • Increase in limits on payments under employment rights legislation

    The increased limits affect: statutory redundancy payments; the basic and compensatory awards for unfair dismissal; …

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

  • Funding announced to help fight illegal money lenders and scams

    Specialist regional Illegal Money Lending (IML) and Scambuster teams run by Trading Standards will continue to be funded by the Department for…

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

  • Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister joint letter to Simon Hughes

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have appointed Simon Hughes MP to the role of Advocate for Access to Education.

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

  • Number 10 staff select two charities to support in 2011

    The Cabinet Office have today published the Giving Green Paper outlining the Government's plans to help build a stronger culture of giving time and money to support charities and voluntary organisations.

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

  • Advocate for Access to Education appointed

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have appointed Simon Hughes MP to the role of Advocate for Access to Education.

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

  • PM congratulates England cricket team

    Prime Minister David Cameron has congratulated the England cricket team on "a brilliant performance" in Australia.

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