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Press release: 7 ways Universal Credit will be a better deal
Nine sites across Britain are now taking claims to Universal Credit from new single jobseekers, and the new benefit will be extended to Shotton in Wales from Monday 7 April 2014.Universal Credit is a...
View ArticlePress release: Woman rescued from mud on North Somerset beach
Swansea Coastguard received a 999 call from a member of the public around 12:30pm yesterday lunchtime (19 March 2014) that a woman was in trouble at Blue Anchor Bay.Specialist mud rescue volunteers...
View ArticlePress release: Prime Minister’s Nowruz message 2014
I send my warmest wishes to everyone in Britain and around the world celebrating Nowruz.I know that millions of people will be observing this important festival by giving thanks and reflecting on the...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Drafting guidance for government Bills
I am pleased to announce that new guidance has today been published by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel recommending that powers to make delegated legislation conferred by government Bills...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: EU Transport Council: 20 March 2014
I attended the first Transport Council under the Greek Presidency (the Presidency) in Brussels on Friday 14 March. The Council reached a general approach on a proposal for a regulation of the European...
View ArticleNews story: EFA is changing the way it works
EFA is changing the way it works to make things clearer, simpler and faster for our customers.Over the next 12 months EFA will be introducing a number of changes that will make it easier for you to...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Afghanistan: Closure of the Helmand Provincial...
Foreign Secretary William Hague: On 9 September 2013, I updated Parliament, Official Report, column 40WS, on the work of the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) as it prepared for closure in...
View ArticlePress release: Over a quarter of a million people escape long-term...
The Work Programme, launched in June 2011, has overhauled how the very hardest-to-help people are supported off benefits and into work by providing tailored support for people who are at risk of...
View ArticlePress release: Separate judgements for early years and sixth form - consultation
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View ArticlePress release: New flag flying high as the County Durham celebrates
County Durham day is being celebrated on 20 March and helps mark the ceremonial county’s proud heritage of farming, mining and being at the heart of the railway industry.To recognise the day in London,...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Gifting of bridges to the Government of Afghanistan
Foreign Secretary William Hague: UK Military operations in Helmand Province involved the extensive use of temporary logistical support bridges. Whilst temporary in nature and used to support military...
View ArticleNews story: Budget Boost for UK Film Industry
Following yesterday’s budget, a package of changes to the Film Tax Relief (FTR) will take effect from 1 April:Film Tax Relief will be available at 25% on the first £20 million of qualifying production...
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News story: Kent coastal redoubt protected once again
Over the Christmas and New Year break, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) staff from the Cinque Ports Training Area (CPTA) in Kent battled the high tides and gale-force winds that threatened the...
View ArticleNews story: IT difficulties at One Kemble Street
If you are trying to contact a member of staff please note, they may not be able to receive emails but they can be contacted by telephone. The main office and switchboard number is 020 7210 3000We...
View ArticleNews story: Budget extension of Help to Buy equity loan creates thousands of...
Budget 2014 announced the extension of the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme until the end of the decade. The extension of the scheme is expected to help another 120,000 families in the UK to buy a...
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Press release: David Jones and Danny Alexander introduce Wales Bill in...
Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones and Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, have today (20 March 2014) introduced the Wales Bill into Parliament. This Bill devolves a significant...
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News story: Councils receive share of roads repair funding
Councils across England will today (20 March 2014) learn how much they will receive from the £183.5 million the government has made available to help repair local roads damaged by severe weather.This...
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Press release: Women to benefit from £10 million for better maternity...
Expectant mothers will be seen in more homely environments and benefit from new equipment, maternity minister, Dr Dan Poulter said at Kingston Hospital today. £10 million is being awarded to trusts as...
View ArticleNews story: Funding for apprenticeships helps small business and postgraduates
In the Budget statement the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced new funding packages to further encourage small businesses to take on more apprenticeships and to support degree level and postgraduate...
View ArticleNews story: Local regulators urged to ensure complaints processes are clear
The Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) is encouraging those delivering local regulatory services and managing corporate complaints to co-operate in ensuring their processes are transparent and...
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