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News story: RAF C-17 departs UK for the Philippines
The load, which left early this morning, consists of key logistical equipment such as 4-wheel-drive vehicles to help in the distribution of aid, JCBs to assist in the clearance of debris and with...
View ArticleGovernment response: Winter pressures in A&E: Department of Health statement
A Department of Health spokesperson said: Across the country, A&E departments have been seeing 95 per cent of their patients within four hours since the end of April. But with a million more people...
View ArticlePress release: Music hubs fail to improve music education for all
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View ArticlePress release: Professor Rory Shaw to lead NHS International Development Team
Professor Rory Shaw has been appointed as Medical Director of Healthcare UK, leading the newly established NHS International Development Team. He will report to Howard Lyons, Managing Director of...
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News story: Armed Forces Minister visits RAF Fylingdales
Mr Francois was shown around the ballistic missile early warning site at RAF Fylingdales in Yorkshire, which plays a vital role in monitoring space for missiles, satellites and other debris on behalf...
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Press release: Stephen Crabb MP joins Prisons Minister on visit to Parc Prison
Updated: Added translationWales Office Minister, Stephen Crabb, today accompanied the Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation, Jeremy Wright on a visit to Parc prison in Bridgend.The visit to Parc,...
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News story: PM in India: boosting business and community ties
Updated: Added Urdu TranslationAccompanied by a small business delegation, the Prime Minister will use the visit to further increase the opportunities on offer to help British businesses succeed...
View ArticlePress release: Villiers represents UK at British-Irish Council summit
The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP led the UK delegation at the 21st summit meeting of the British-Irish Council (BIC) in Jersey today. The summit was attended by leaders and ministers...
View ArticleSpeech: Aspirations and expectations for the Competition and Markets Authority
Good afternoon, and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I’m delighted to be here, and very grateful to Roger Finbow and Nigel Parr in particular for the invitation.You have a very full...
View ArticlePress release: Have your say on pension charges
The government is urging people to take part in a consultation on workplace pension charges before it closes on 28 November. The consultation so far has received support from consumer and trade...
View ArticleNews story: Philippines typhoon travel health advice
Updated: Added links to current PHE advice documents, and information about Evidence Aid.Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) made landfall in the central part of the Philippines on 8 November 2013. The extreme...
View ArticleNews story: Parliament Week: Cabinet Office opens its doors
Updated: Added names of confirmed speakers for events on legislation and the relationship between government and parliament.Parliament Week is an initiative run by the House of Commons with support...
View ArticleNews story: Border Force clamps down on illegal trade in endangered species
Seized products include illegal ivory, birds of prey, trophy animals and Chinese medicines containing ingredients such as rhino horn.There has also been an increase in the number of ‘body beautiful’...
View ArticleNews story: Check your passport and beat the post-Christmas rush
Her Majesty’s Passport Office is encouraging travellers planning a trip abroad after Christmas to save time and money by ensuring they apply for a passport in plenty of time.Immigration Minister Mark...
View ArticleNews story: Over 6,000 Second World War heroes recognised
Since the Prime Minister announced the new awards in December 2012, all veterans who applied have now received their awards and tens of thousands of awards will be issued over the coming months to...
View ArticlePress release: FCO Minister welcomes expansion of Syrian National Coalition
FCO Minister for the Middle East Hugh Robertson said: I welcome the entry of the Kurdish National Council to the Syrian National Coalition and urge all Kurds to be part of a national dialogue on the...
View ArticleSpeech: Living standards, working poverty and social mobility
It is part of Britain’s DNA that everyone should have a fair chance in life. Yet too often demography is destiny in our country. Being born poor often leads to a lifetime of poverty. Poor schools ease...
View ArticlePress release: UK welcomes Commission’s statement on Gibraltar-Spain border
David Lidington, the Minister for Europe, has today welcomed the European Commission’s announcement of clear recommendations for Spain to improve the functioning of the Gibraltar-Spain border and...
View ArticleNews story: Chancellor intervenes to honour fuel allowance benefits of ex-miners
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced that the government will guarantee the concessionary fuel allowance for around 400 mine workers who lost their jobs as a result of the recent...
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