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News story: Military assist UK flood relief efforts
In one operation a Chinook helicopter lifted tonnes of sandbags into a 30-metre breach in sea defences in Middlesbrough before the arrival of high tide. Support so far has also included:95 soldiers...
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News story: Details of new visa free scheme for Gulf announced
Electronic Visa Waiver is free of chargeThe new Electronic Visa Waiver is free of charge and is a quick and straightforward alternative to a visit visa application. Those eligible for the visa waiver...
View ArticleSpeech: EDF Hinkley Point C Supply Chain Conference Keynote Address
I am delighted to have the opportunity to join you today at this Supply Chain conference for Hinkley Point C. These are exciting times, particularly in respect of the UK’s new nuclear programme. As you...
View ArticleNews story: First World War Christmas Truce football match commemorated
As part of the First World War centenary commemorations, the English Premier League has pledged to build a floodlit third generation artificial pitch in the Belgian city of Ypres. The Premier League...
View ArticleNews story: UK flags to be flown at half-mast to mark the memorial service...
It is instructed that Union Flags be half-masted from 8am on Tuesday, 10th December, until 8pm, the same day, to mark the memorial service for the late South African President, Nelson Mandela.Any other...
View ArticleNews story: Chancellor highlights plan to scrap the jobs tax on young people
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today visited a branch of Morrisons – a major youth employer – to highlight the government’s action to make it cheaper for businesses to employ young...
View ArticlePress release: S4C protected from budget reductions
S4C has been protected from further budget reductions, Culture Secretary Maria Miller announced today.In recognition of the need to continue to reduce the deficit and debt, the Chancellor in the Autumn...
View ArticlePress release: MG Alba protected from budget reductions
The UK Government’s additional funding for MG Alba has been protected from budget reductions, Culture Secretary Maria Miller confirmed today.In recognition of the need to continue to reduce the deficit...
View ArticlePress release: New review of consumer regulation standards for social housing
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View ArticleNews story: HMRC wins employment income avoidance case
The scheme was marketed by Consulting Overseas Limited to independent contractors as a remuneration package that would save them substantial amounts of income tax and national insurance contributions....
View ArticlePress release: New initiative will research ways to support the British...
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View ArticleNews story: HMRC launches package of help for micro businesses
More than 99% of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) records are now successfully being reported in real time. Almost 93% of employers, and nearly 99% of employers with 10 or more employees, are now using the new...
View ArticleNews story: X-Factor winner's charity single to be VAT free, Chancellor...
Updated: Quotes added from chief executives of Together for Short Lives and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.The government will effectively waive the VAT due on sales of the X Factor...
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Nick Clegg's statement to the House of Commons on...
On behalf of the Liberal Democrats, I want to add our voice to the many tributes to Nelson Mandela, the father of modern South Africa. Our thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones, the people...
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News story: Nelson Mandela tribute: Nick Clegg
Updated: Added link to speech made in House of Commons.The Deputy Prime Minister today (9 December 2013) signed the book of condolence for Nelson Mandela at South Africa House.Nick Clegg wrote:I never...
View ArticleNews story: Rail investment driving forward economy
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has today (9 December 2013) toured the country to see how the government’s multi-billion pound rail investment is helping boost local economies, create jobs and...
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News story: HMS Illustrious continues Philippines aid effort
The 23,000-tonne carrier was deployed to the Philippines to assist with the relief effort in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan under the direction of the Department for International Development (DFID)....
View ArticleStatement to Parliament: Westminster Foundation for Democracy Framework...
I would like to inform the House that the Framework Agreement between the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been updated, in line with Cabinet...
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Press release: Typhoon Haiyan: UK disaster response update
Updated: Infographic updatedUK government food, shelter, clean water, medicine and other supplies is reaching up to 800,000 victims of Typhoon Haiyan.Based on the latest information from the Department...
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