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News story: Visit to: “EL SALVADOR PROJECT”

The El Salvador Project is a charitable volunteer project that provides simple and effective engineering solutions to poor communities in El Salvador who frequently face devastating earthquakes,...

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Press release: Millions of patients to benefit from easier access to...

New legislation comes into force today which will mean that physiotherapists and podiatrists in the UK will be the first to be able to independently prescribe medication to their patients, Care and...

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Press release: Open up seaside resorts to become more inclusive and woo the...

As the tourist season reaches its peak, seaside resorts across England are being urged to open up their beaches to disabled people and benefit from the purple pound worth £80 billion a year.As almost...

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Press release: Apprenticeships score top marks from businesses and apprentices

8 out of 10 (83%) apprentices say apprenticeship boosted their career prospects7 out of 10 (72%) employers say apprenticeships improved their product or service quality Apprenticeships have been highly...

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News story: Cutting needless red tape to help build more affordable homes

Dozens of unnecessary and confusing measures imposed on house builders by councils and government will be scrapped under proposals put forward today (20 August 2013) by Communities Minister Don Foster....

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Press release: Fraud crackdown saves taxpayers £6.5 billion

Measures introduced since the last General Election cut fraud and error against the public purse by £6.5 billion last year, ministers revealed today. Better fraud prevention and reducing errors in the...

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News story: Football in focus on underpaid workers

As the new football season gets underway, HMRC has found evidence that some professional clubs may not be paying backroom staff the legal minimum wage.Research by HMRC has shown that posts are being...

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Press release: Upper age limit for jury service to be raised

The proposal is part of a drive by the Ministry of Justice to make the criminal justice system more inclusive and to reflect modern society by giving people aged 70 to 75 the opportunity to serve on a...

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News story: Foreign Secretary William Hague on the situation in Egypt

In an interview yesterday, 19 August, the Foreign Secretary underlined the importance of maintaining dialogue with the Egyptian Government as part of the UK’s effort to promote democratic institutions...

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Government response: Commemoration of Commonwealth Victoria Cross

A spokesman said:The men who gave their lives in the Great War will remain heroes forever. The government will be setting out more of its plan to commemorate the 100th anniversary shortly. This will...

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Press release: Ash disease found in Dorset

Dorset is the 13th county in England where Chalara has been discovered in the wider environment (forests and woodland); the other counties are Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Kent, Surrey,...

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Press release: NHS Health Checks

Public Health England (PHE) took over responsibility for overseeing implementation of this programme in April 2013 with local authorities being given the task of rolling out the programme to 20% of...

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News story: Fenerbahce vs Arsenal: Travel advice

Date: 21st August 2013Venue: Sukru Saracoglu StadiumKick off time: 21.45 hours (local time)As well as this advice, check out our travel advice for TurkeyPassports and visasYou must obtain a visa for...

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News story: Nominate now for the Sun Military Awards 2013

The Armed Forces and the public have until the end of Monday, 9 September 2013, to nominate individuals and units for an award at this year’s Millies.As the deadline looms, we take a look at some of...

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Press release: New generation tagging contract boosts British economy

New satellite technology that will help track the movement of offenders in the community is set to be delivered by two British businesses, it was announced today.In a boost for the economy the...

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Press release: Press briefing: morning 19 August 2013

GibraltarQuestioned on the on-going situation in Gibraltar, the Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) said that the government was actively considering legal action and compiling its own evidence. The PM...

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Press release: Wales Office Minister praises Swansea Bay Culture City bid

Wales Office Minister, Baroness Jenny Randerson has praised Swansea Bay’s rich and diverse cultural offering during a visit to the region to discover more about its bid to become UK City of Culture...

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News story: Homes and Communities Agency publishes second Statistical Data...

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Press release: Extending the street triage scheme: New patrols with nurses...

The street triage scheme sees mental health nurses accompany officers to incidents where police believe people need immediate mental health support. The aim is to ensure that people get the medical...

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News story: Corrupt businessman jailed thanks to UK aid supported crime unit

Gary Bolton, a businessman who sold fake bomb detectors around the world, has been jailed for seven years.Detective Inspector Roger Cook, from the City of London Police’s Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit,...

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