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  • Tobacco packaging consultation extended

    The deadline for responding to the plain packaging consultation has been extended by one month, to 10 August 2012. The …

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

  • Freud names local authority pilot long-list for Universal Credit

    The DWP and the Local Government Association name fifteen local authorities recommended as potential pilot sites for Universal Credit.

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

  • Welfare Reform Act 2012: implications and challenges for local authorities

    Speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Call for views: birth-parent contact and siblings in care

    Details of a proposed change in the law to help place children at the heart of the care and adoption system.

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

  • Radical scheme to rescue NEETs

    Young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) stand to benefit from a new scheme.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s video message for Ramadan 2012

    The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a video message to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

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

  • Visiting Afghanistan's Camp Bastion with Estonian Prime Minister

    David Cameron ends Helmand visit at Camp Bastion with Estonian PM Andrus Ansip, Estonian and British troops.

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

  • Prime Minister David Cameron's message for Ramadan

    "During this hugely important time of prayer and fasting, we are reminded of the importance of charity and compassion."

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

  • Transcript: PM and Karzai press conference 20 July 2012

    PM: We are strengthening democracy and governance so that all Afghans can play their part in developing a more prosperous country.

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

  • New method to help measure the happiness of children developed

    Dr Roger Morgan, Children's Rights Director, has created a questionnaire based on things young people might say about themselves.

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  • Dounreay wins prestigious safety and environment awards

    Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL) has won important awards from one of the world’s foremost health and safety organisations for the second year running.

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  • £1M for Manchester Victoria access improvement

    Rail Passengers using Manchester Victoria are to benefit from a new lift and other facilities that will help increase access to the station.

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

  • Tackling road works disruption in Greater Manchester

    First permit scheme to reduce road works disruptions approved.

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

  • British Parking Association president's reception

    Discusses plans to end private sector wheel clamping, measures to tackle abuses of the Blue Badge scheme and the year ahead.

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

  • 10 Brits hospitalised abroad every day according to Foreign Office figures

    Foreign Office warns that families face huge bills if they are not covered by travel insurance.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns explosion at Bourgas Airport, Bulgaria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the explosion on a bus carrying Israeli tourists at Bourgas airport in Bulgaria.

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

  • Joint UK, Afghanistan, Pakistan statement

    Joint Statement on the occasion of the Afghanistan-Pakistan-United Kingdom Special Trilateral Meeting.

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

  • Afghan National Army Officer Academy agreement

    Prime Minister David Cameron and President Karzai sign Memorandum of Understanding for UK support for Afghan National Army Officer Academy.

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

  • Welcome to London 2012

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes participants, visitors and audiences from around the world to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by Russia and China's decision to veto Resolution on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Russia and China "have turned their back on the people of Syria in their darkest hour."

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