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Updated Between 1 January 2014
and 31 December 2014
  • Pensioners’ incomes beat inflation

    British pensioners have seen their income grow for the first time in real terms in 3 years – with the triple lock protection of the State Pension and more older people choosing to stay in work.

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

  • Chevening scholarships in Macedonia - 30 years of success

    British Embassy in Macedonia organises an event to mark 30th anniversary of Chevening scholarships.

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

  • DCMS joins the 30% Club

    The department leads the way in gender equality.

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

  • Ending Sexual Violence: conference held in Kigali

    On 17 June 2014 the British High Commission in Kigali held a conference to discuss the outcomes of the ESVC London Summit outcomes

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

  • Benefit fraud team in Spain is recovering a record £5m of taxpayers’ money

    More than £5m of UK taxpayers’ money lost to benefit fraud abroad is now being recovered by Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) investigators in Spain.

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

  • Dr Haruo Naito honoured by The Queen

    In the recognition of his long-standing efforts to strengthen UK-Japan relations and services support of valued Japanese investment in the UK, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, has presented Dr Haruo Naito, CEO …

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

  • Dr Haruo Naito honoured by The Queen

    In the recognition of his long-standing efforts to strengthen UK-Japan relations and services support of valued Japanese investment in the UK, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, has presented Dr Haruo Naito, CEO …

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

  • Prince Harry attended the Queen’s Birthday Party in Chile

    Over four hundred guests attended a reception at the British Ambassador’s residence to mark the Queen’s Birthday.

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

  • DWP response to the National Audit Office report on the Work Programme

    DWP response to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on the Work Programme.

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

  • PM meets First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland: July 2014

    The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland met with the First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland.

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

  • Master and owner fined for fisheries offences

    Fishing vessel master and owner ordered to pay £12,008 in fines and costs by Newcastle Magistrates’ Court

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  • Resurfacing work on A303 at Chicklade in Wiltshire

    Work will start on Monday 14 July to resurface an 8.5 mile section of the A303 near Chicklade, leading to smoother journeys for drivers.

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  • Turks and Caicos secures first sovereign credit rating

    The Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) announces first sovereign credit rating of BBB+ from Standard and Poor’s (S&P).

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

  • Cutting-edge, animatronic mannequin to test military equipment

    Dstl uses a new robotic mannequin to test chemical and biological protective suits and equipment for the UK's armed forces.

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  • Prime Minister appoints Victoria and Albert Museum trustees

    The Prime Minister has appointed Caroline Silver and Mark Sebba to the Board of Trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

  • Opportunities for UK business in the run up for the 2019 Pan American Games

    Lima’s budget for the 2019 Pan American Games is set at approximately US$ 712 million for sports infrastructure.

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

  • CMA announces the appointment of members for the GB energy market investigation group

    The CMA has announced the appointment of the independent panel members to its investigation group into the GB energy market, which was referred last week.

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  • PHE bulletin: 30 June 2014

    Includes: business plan and remit letter, knowledge strategy and an update on Bacillus cereus infections.

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  • Fight on metal theft boosted by government funding

    The crackdown on the illegal trade of metal has been boosted by government funding of £500,000.

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

  • Expanding choice and improving the quality of end of life care

    A review of choice in end of life care has been launched to make sure adults at the end of life, their carers and family have more choice.

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