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Updated Between 1 January 2014
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  • November 2014 Market Trend Data

    Land Registry's Market Trend Data for England and Wales.

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  • Deputy Ambassador and Chargé d'affaires, Angus Stewart congratulates new Prime Minister of Somalia

    UK Deputy Ambassador and Chargé d'affaires, Angus Stewart, congratulates Omar Ali Sharmarke on his appointment as Prime Minister of Somalia

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

  • Over 7,500 celebrate 100+ in 2014: Centenarians celebrate with royal birthday card

    Over 7,500 people celebrated their 100th-plus birthdays in 2014 with a celebratory card from the Queen.

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

  • Hancock: red tape drive saves business a record £10 billion

    Business Minister Matthew Hancock announces the government’s war on red tape has saved business £10 billion over the last 4 years.

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

  • Another record year for the UK’s creative industries

    2014 has revealed continued growth across the creative industries

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

  • Innovation: MHRA helps OxSonics early on

    MHRA supports innovation in anti-cancer drug delivery by providing regulatory advice to OxSonics early on in the process.

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  • Driving licences to display Union Flag

    British motorists will be able to fly the flag with pride in the new year thanks to government plans to display the Union Flag on driving licences, transport minister Claire Perry announced today (30 December 2014).

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

  • UK in Egypt’s Highlights of 2014

    When Ambassador Casson arrived in Cairo and said in his video message to the Egyptian people, “Britain wants Egypt to succeed,” he meant it.

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

  • £5.2m grants announced by the Centre for Social Action

    £5.2 million of grants have been awarded to 34 volunteer-led programmes in communities across the country.

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

  • Border Force stops Purfleet tobacco smuggling attempt

    An attempt to smuggle almost 7 tonnes of hand-rolling tobacco into the UK via the Port of Purfleet was thwarted by Border Force officers.

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

  • £250,000 of improvements planned on M5 Junction 17

    Road users are to benefit from £250,000 of improvements on the M5 at Junction 17 early next year.

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  • Huge penalties for rogue claims management firms

    Claims firms responsible for providing bad service and bombarding people with nuisance calls can be issued with financial penalties.

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

  • Report highlights great strides Britain has made in fighting antisemitism

    Significant progress has been made in partnership with the community in tackling antisemitism.

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

  • Wilfred Owen’s home given special status

    Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey lists the Shrewsbury home of war poet Wilfred Owen as government continues to commemorate the First World War Centenary

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

  • Celebrities back Christmas campaign for more organ donors

    A new campaign to raise awareness of organ donation and boost the numbers of registered organ donors launches with support from celebrities.

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

  • Changes to pet passports to strengthen travel scheme

    Changes to the pet travel scheme have been introduced.

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

  • Scottish salmon - a worldwide success story

    Worldwide sales of Scottish salmon reach an all time high of £571 million and the first Protected Food Name bid for London

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

  • Foreign Office responds to Sudan's decision to expel two UN officials

    Minister for Africa condemns Sudan move to expel senior UN figures and joins UNSG Ban Ki-moon call to reverse decision.

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

  • Businesses sign up to online tax account

    More than half a million businesses have signed up to an online tax account – Your Tax Account – HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced today.

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

  • 41 million wills available to search online for the first time

    The wills of Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Alan Turing and Beatrix Potter are among millions which have been made accessible to the public through a searchable online database.

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