News story: Government warns of forced marriage risk during school holidays
The summer marks a peak in reports of forced marriage cases, when youngsters can be taken on ‘holiday’, unaware of the real purpose of the trip.Between June and August last year, the Forced Marriage...
View ArticlePress release: Foreign Office Minister condemns Iraq attacks
Mr Burt said:The British Government utterly condemns the attacks that took place across Iraq yesterday. My thoughts are with the families of those involved. I was especially horrified to hear that...
View ArticlePress release: Secretary of State urges calm ahead of parade in Castlederg
“I know the deep pain this parade will cause the families of victims in West Tyrone and the rest of Northern Ireland.“I would appeal for calm in Castlederg today.“All possible support must be given to...
View ArticlePress release: Benefit cap – final stage starts
The benefit cap starts today (12 August 2013) in the final council areas, following the successful roll-out across the majority of the country.Benefit claims in the final 40 council areas will start to...
View ArticlePress release: Government shifts cycling up a gear
The Prime Minister announces the biggest ever single injection of cash for the country alongside plans to make roads safer for those on two wheels.£77 million will be divided between Manchester, Leeds,...
View ArticleNews story: Bovine TB: Tough new rules to halt the spread of disease
Tough new rules to stop the spread of bovine TB, including more targeted support for badger vaccination are being introduced.Stamping out infection in areas where the disease is spreading, known as the...
View ArticleNews story: Government closes in on high-risk tax avoidance scheme promoters
Following an announcement at budget 2013, the government is consulting on proposals to tackle the behaviour of high-risk promoters of avoidance schemes, including naming high-risk promoters, a range of...
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News story: Bus and coach drivers warned about Driver CPC deadline
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) was introduced in:2008 for bus and coach drivers2009 for lorry driversNew drivers who drive for a living had to start taking the Driver CPC...
View ArticleNews story: Scots secretary gets a flavour of sea salt success
The expansion will allow Hebridean Sea Salt to both increase production and employ more staff.The visit marked the start of a three-day island tour which will also see Mr Moore visit North and South...
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News story: Surveillance camera code of practice comes into force
The code sets out guidelines for CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems to ensure their use is open and proportionate and that they are able to capture quality images that give...
View ArticleSpeech: Institution of Civil Engineers address
State of the nation report speech I would like to thank the Institution of Civil Engineers for its latest ‘State of the Nation report’. I welcome the report and the opportunity to engage with an...
View ArticleNews story: Mystery Shopper service "has shown that it works"
Cabinet Office continues to receive positive feedback on the Mystery Shopper service. Comments included: “You asked all the right questions” and “Mystery Shopper has shown that it works”. A particular...
View ArticlePress release: Brandon Lewis announces 100 community pubs are saved
Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis raised a glass to announce that 100 community pubs have been listed as assets of community value helping to safeguard their futures.The minister has called on more...
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News story: The Sun Military Awards open for nominations
Following last year’s hugely successful event, the sixth annual ‘Millies’ have been launched by The Sun newspaper, and nominations are now open.The Armed Forces and the general public have until the...
View ArticlePress release: Councils combine for economic growth
The 9 councils of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire want to work together through a new combined authority to...
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News story: Reserves in FA Community Shield ceremony
Three reservists - 1 each from the Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF - were tasked with bringing the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield trophies onto the pitch before the match.The FA has a...
View ArticlePress release: Herne Hill Velodrome is latest winner of Big Society Award
Local residents and volunteers who saved the iconic open-air Herne Hill Velodrome in south east London will today be recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award. The historic...
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News story: Army Reserves exercise in Germany
174 reservist soldiers from 159 Supply RegimentRLC deployed on Exercise Barbarian Storm - which included selection competitions and adventurous training - as part of their Annual Deployment Exercise...
View ArticlePress release: FCO encourages parties to focus on resumption of Middle East...
Commenting on recent developments in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, an FCO spokesperson said:We are concerned by the decision taken by Israeli authorities on Sunday to advance plans...
View ArticlePress release: Delivering new homes for hard-working people
Government action to help kick-start the housing market is working, Eric Pickles, said today (13 August 2013). Ministers also pointed to the delivery of almost a third of a million additional homes in...
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