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  • National Fraud Initiative move to the Cabinet Office completed

    The National Fraud Initiative (NFI) has moved to the Cabinet Office, complementing our work recovering taxpayers’ money lost through fraud.

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

  • Celebrating partnership, opportunity and commitment

    Queen's Birthday Party in Nairobi

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

  • Welsh Secretary: Queen’s Speech shows our determination to help those who want to work hard.

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has responded to the Government’s legislative programme announced by Her Majesty The Queen today [8 May 2013].

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

  • Government publishes Care Bill

    The Care Bill will modernise the law to put people’s wellbeing at the heart of the care and support system.

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

  • Antisocial behaviour, policing and crime measures unveiled

    The government has introduced new legislation to tackle antisocial behaviour, criminalise forced marriage and reform the police.

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

  • Queen's Speech 2013: Impact of legislation on Northern Ireland

    A written ministerial statement from the Secretary of State on measures unveiled in the Queen’s Speech which would apply in Northern Ireland.

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

  • Tough new housing rules to control immigration

    Fair play for social housing and denying illegal migrants rented homes.

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

  • Defence reform legislation included in Queen's Speech 2013

    Her Majesty The Queen has outlined the government's priorities for the coming parliamentary year.

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

  • Queen's Speech 2013: Local Audit and Accountability Bill

    Queen’s Speech bill to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion and ensure councils deliver value for money.

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

  • UK Government will focus on "families, fairness and the future"

    The Secretary of State for Scotland, has said this year’s Queen’s Speech contains measures which will boost the Scottish economy and jobs.

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

  • The Queen’s Speech 2013: background briefing notes

    Briefing notes on each of the announcements in the Queen’s Speech 2013.

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

  • Queen's Speech 2013: overview

    The Queen’s Speech 2013 included announcements about immigration, pensions, caring, consumer rights and strengthening economic growth.

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

  • Queen's Speech: immigration and crime measures announced

    An Immigration Bill and an Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill have been announced by the Queen in her annual speech.

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

  • The Queen’s Speech 2013

    HM The Queen addressed Parliament about the legislative programme for government.

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

  • Queen Elizabeth II and her 12 Prime Ministers

    Ahead of Queen's Speech 2013, historian DR Thorpe examines Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with the PMs who have served during her reign.

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