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News 11 February 2016


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Government introduces Policing and Crime Bill

The Home Office has introduced new legislation which will aim to finish the job of police reform.

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Six Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong: July December 2015

The UK Government today published its Six-Monthly Report to Parliament on Hong Kong covering developments from 1 July to 31 December 2015

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Sir Bernard Hogan Howe to remain as Commissioner of Metropolitan Police for further year

HM the Queen grants Royal Approval to extension of Commissioner’s appointment until September 2017 following recommendations from Home Secretary and Mayor of London.

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Evaluation of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Over 80% of RHI applicants are satisfied with their new systems.

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Gravitational waves herald new era of physics and astronomy

Gravitational waves, predicted by Albert Einstein almost a century ago, have been detected for the first time.

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Cigarette haul seized by Border Force at Purfleet

An attempt to smuggle more than 2.5 million cigarettes into the UK has been prevented by Border Force officers at the Port of Purfleet.

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MPs pledge for 100 apprenticeships in 100 days

The ‘100 in 100 apprenticeship campaign’ will see MPs securing apprenticeship pledges from businesses in their constituencies.

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Robert Goodwill tours Cornwall Airport Newquay and opens Aerohub Business Park

Aviation Minister hears how Cornwall Airport Newquay and its enterprise zone are boosting economic growth in the region.

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Army Air Corps praise new facilities at RNAS Yeovilton

New facilities have been recently completed as part of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) project Winfra.

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Portsmouth dredge preparations unearth historic cannon

An iron cannon has been unearthed during work to prepare HMNB Portsmouth for the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers.

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London egg packer and wholesaler found guilty of egg marketing fraud

A London egg packer and wholesaler has been fined for extending ‘best before’ dates on eggs and breaching compliance notices issued by APHA egg marketing inspectors.

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Monitor and NHS England seek views on 2016/17 NHS payment system

Monitor and NHS England have today published their proposals for the 2016/17 national tariff.

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Junior doctors contract – statement

Statement from Jim Mackey, Chief Executive of NHS Improvement, on junior doctors contract

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New rules to help fight falsified medicines

New rules approved by the European Parliament will require safety features on the packaging of medicines at risk of falsification

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New Buses Bill to deliver a better deal for the public

Reforms are set to make bus travel more passenger-friendly and give councils more freedom to improve services.

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Statement on supermarket pricing

Contrary to speculation in the media, the CMA is not contemplating banning supermarket buy-one-get-one-free deals and special offers.

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British Embassy Kabul Strategic Programme Fund 2016 17

British Embassy Kabul Strategic Programme Fund bidding round now open.

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Second safety bulletin published for Zarga investigation

Mooring line failure on board LNG carrier Zarga alongside at South Hook terminal, Milford Haven resulting in serious injury to deck officer.

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