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  • Opening statement to parliamentary debate on Leveson Inquiry

    Monday 3 December 2012 **Speaking today in the House of Commons to open a debate on Lord Justice Leveson’s report into press standards, Secretary…

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

  • Afghanistan: New UK support for award winning tax project

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening and the Afghan Finance Minister Omar Zakhilwal announced a new phase of UK support

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

  • Food waste helps fuel economic growth

    A new food waste recycling facility which supports economic growth and a healthy environment was opened by Defra Minister of State David Heath…

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

  • New penalities for scrap metal dealers

    Metal dealers will no longer be able to trade in cash and will face tougher sanctions for rogue trading.

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

  • NFA fraud campaign - 'The Devil's in Your Details'

    National Fraud Authority launches 'The Devil's in Your Details' campaign.

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

  • Cyber Security Strategy - one year on

    The National Cyber Security Strategy was launched one year ago on 25 November 2011.

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

  • Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world - one year on

    The government today published its progress report one year after the publication of the Cyber Security Strategy.

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

  • Regulations for medical revalidation come into force

    The regulations for medical revalidation made by the GMC, and the start of the relevant enabling provisions in Part IIIA of the Medical Act 1983, have now come into force following approval from the Privy Council.

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

  • New sentences and criminal offences come into effect today

    From today a range of new criminal offences and sentences in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offender Act come into effect.

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

  • The Lightbox in Woking wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    A charity museum and gallery set up and run by a group of volunteers in Woking, Surrey, has won the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning Monday 3 December 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson recommendations, Israel, tax and Tibet.

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

  • New government clampdown on tax dodgers

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury have today announced new action to clamp down on tax dodgers.

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

  • Cyber Security Strategy: statement 1 year on

    Francis Maude delivered this written ministerial statement reporting on progress so far against objectives in the Cyber Security Strategy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has talked about the UK's initiative to help tackle sexual violence in conflict in an interview with Cathy Newman on Channel 4 News on 1 December.

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

  • New sentences and criminal offences come into effect

    From 3 December 2012 new offences of aggravated knife possession come into force.

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

  • UK Single Market Centre

    New UK Single Market Centre launched by Department for Business on 1st December 2012.

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

  • The Accounts and Audit (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009: letter and informal commentary

    Letter and informal commentary summarising the intended effects of the Accounts and Audit (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009.

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

  • Regulatory Reform Order (2008) No. 2840: letter to local councils

    Letter telling local councils about the Regulatory Reform Order (2008) No. 2840 coming into force.

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  • Foreign Secretary condemns North Korea's proposed satellite launch

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that any attempts by North Korea to launch a satellite using ballistic missile technology would be a serious violation of UN Security Council resolution 1874.

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

  • Foreign Secretary extremely concerned at proposed new housing settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented that these plans undermine Israel's international reputation and has strongly advised the Israeli Government to reverse its decision.

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