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  • Criminal pair count the cost of benefit fraud

    A couple in their 60s have been brought to justice after lying about their Spanish home in order to claim a string of UK benefits including a council house.

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

  • Tax cheats named by HMRC

    Names of tax cheats have been published on the HMRC website today.

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  • Press briefing: afternoon 7 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Arctic 30, Syria, gas prices and the Chilcot Inquiry.

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

  • Opening up the energy markets; speech to Energy UK

    Edward Davey delivered his speech on energy markets to the Energy UK conference.

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

  • Michael Gove speech to the NSPCC: getting it right for children in need

    Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove delivers a speech on child protection.

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

  • New Independent Reviewer announced

    The Secretary of State has appointed David Seymour the Independent Reviewer of exercised powers under the Justice and Security (NI) Act 2007

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

  • UK dismayed at delays to Maldives Presidential elections

    Foreign Secretary expresses concern and disappointment following further delays to the Maldives Presidential election.

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

  • Registration for providers of social work services: guidance published

    From 13 November 2013, local authorities may enter into contracts to delegate certain statutory functions to private and voluntary social work providers.

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  • Statement on A&E waiting times

    Department of Health statement on A&E waiting times

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

  • Reduced counter service at Islamabad

    The British High Commission in Islamabad will continue to operate a reduced public counter passport service in preparation for the transition of passport services to the United Kingdom in 2014.

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

  • Boost in specialist mental health midwives to combat post-natal depression: Government statement

    There will be more trained specialist mental health midwives in the NHS to help women at risk of suffering from post-natal depression

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

  • Targeted consultation on immigration and visa charging principles

    This written ministerial statement was delivered on 12 November 2013 in the House of Commons by Mark Harper and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks about child protection

    Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, speaks to the Association of Independent LSCB chairs about child protection.

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

  • HMS Daring deployment to boost UK response to Philippines typhoon

    Britain will deploy a Royal Navy warship and RAF military transport aircraft to help people devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.

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

  • Government builds on Olympics model to cut infrastructure costs

    Guidance published by the Treasury uses lessons learned from the Olympics and private sector to drive down infrastructure costs.

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

  • Nearly 10,000 jobs supported by road investment in 2014

    £4.3 billion of investment in 209 road schemes throughout Britain.

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

  • Youth Event in Thessaloniki, Greece

    'Your Country Needs You – Can Young people change the country’s future?'

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

  • Sir John Whitehead, GCMG CVO - 1932-2013

    Former British Ambassador to Japan dies aged 81.

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

  • Minister on boosting Russia trade and fairness

    Business Secretary Vince Cable gave a wide-ranging interview in Moscow in which he discussed his mission to boost business with Russia and secure fair and proportionate treatment for the Greenpeace detainees.

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

  • Iran: 'A deal is on the table and it can be done.'

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken about the progress of talks on Iran's nuclear programme in an interview with the BBC today.

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