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News 26 May 2016


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New powers to strengthen coastal security

New powers to help target smugglers and prevent illegal entry come into force.

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Innovation with impact: showcasing UK business successes

A new publication highlights how businesses across the UK are being transformed by innovation and by government support for their ideas.

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Ten reasons why Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and better off in the EU

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ben Wallace MP, today sets out why he thinks Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and better off in the EU

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Catherine Addy reappointed to the Insolvency Rules Committee

Catherine Addy has been reappointed as an additional barrister member to the Insolvency Rules Committee.

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Ofqual publishes open letter and figures on summer 2016 exams

Ofqual today wrote to schools and colleges about GCSE, international GCSE, AS and A level exams this summer.

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Update on Charity Commission board and subcommittees

Further information relating the announcement on membership of the board of the Charity Commission.

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UK at forefront of energy and climate issues in Africa

International Development Minister Nick Hurd discussed challenges facing Africa and how UK aid is helping build a brighter future at the African Development Bank Annual Meeting.

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CMA invites views on its consumer powers guidance

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting views on its draft guidance on its consumer powers.

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Jutand 100 gets under way with a series of events across London

Jutland 100 events have begun with tributes to the youngest WWI Victoria Cross recipient and royal attendance on the Navy’s newest warship.

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Derwent flood recovery 6 months after Desmond unleashed his wrath

As summer approaches, Environment Agency staff and flood affected communities remain focused on recovery and being ready for winter.

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Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates benefit from new electronic visa waiver (EVW)

New EVW version introduced on 23 May 2016 for passport holders from Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates travelling to the UK.

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Home Office announces Inspector of Borders and Immigration contract extension

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, David Bolt, has had his contract extended by 3 years, the Home Secretary announced today (26 May).

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Civil/crime news: civil contempt committal hearings survey

Feedback needed to inform Ministry of Justice policy consultation on payments for civil contempt committal applications.

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China chooses London for its first ever sovereign renminbi (RMB) bond issued outside of China

First ever Chinese sovereign RMB bond to be issued outside of China

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Court Funds Office: change to interest rate for basic accounts

The Court Funds Office is changing the interest rate payable on funds held in the basic account to 0.1% with effect from 6 June 2016.

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Skanska and Defence Infrastructure Organisation celebrate new college building topping out

Skanska and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) celebrated the Scandinavian tradition of topping out yesterday (25 May) at Worthy Down’s new college building for the MOD in Hampshire.

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Wine exports produced and bottled in UK threatened if UK leaves EU

Exchequer Secretary visits Europe’s biggest bottling plant to warn that leaving the EU would drain investment into the UK.

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Announcement of new public appointment and extension of tenure

Appointment of a non-judicial member and extension of tenure of another non-judicial to the Sentencing Council.

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CMA accepts varied Rough undertakings

The CMA has accepted varied undertakings from Centrica and Centrica Storage Limited (CSL) relating to the Rough gas storage facility.

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Fairness at the heart of proposed changes to marking reviews and appeals system

Ofqual has today (26 May) announced how it will make the systems schools and colleges use to challenge GCSE, AS and A level results in England clearer, more consistent, and fairer for all students.

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Women in innovation: apply for infocus funding award

Women with potential to be successful entrepreneurs and leaders in innovation can apply for support and funding to help them to succeed.

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Crime news: use new form for faster delivery of expert reports

New prior authority form now available to help meet criminal justice system efficiency recommendations made by Sir Brian Leveson.

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Prime Minister Reappoints Three Trustees to the Board of the British Museum

David Cameron has reappointed Lord Lupton, Gavin Patterson and Ahdaf Soueif to the Board of the British Museum for terms of four years each, ending on 11 June 2020.

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Board confirms Sheffield closure and creation of London policy centre by 2018

The decision to close the Sheffield office forms part of wider plans to modernise the department, saving around Ł350 million by 2020.

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Financial help for property owners affected by HS2 extended route to Crewe

Property compensation and assistance package now available for owner-occupiers along the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe.

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Apical: imaging and computer vision firm bought for $350 million

A business that develops technology with support of knowledge transfer partnerships has been bought by a UK multinational for $350 million.

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New blog post about trust in online reviews and blogs

How to get the full picture when using online reviews and blogs this holiday season.

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Crescent Moon Visibility for Ramadan and Eid al Fitr 2016

HMNAO provides information of the sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr

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Martha Lane Fox challenges the National Information Board

Further recommendations about making wifi available in hospitals and improving digital skills from Martha Lane Fox.

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Rip off pedicabs to be driven off the road under new proposals

Rip-off pedicab drivers who charge extortionate fares to take passengers on short journeys are to be driven off the road under government proposals.

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Prime Minister Appoints Clarissa Farr to the Board of the British Museum

David Cameron has appointed Clarissa Farr as a Trustee for the British Museum for a term of four years, running from 2 October 2016 to 1 October 2020.

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Civil news: claims for work by enquiry agents and process servers

Clarification on claims for work carried out by enquiry agents and process servers.

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Broadband Delivery UK welcomes State Aid Decision

BDUK welcomes the European Commission’s decision today to approve the 2016 National Broadband Scheme (NBS)

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Launch of National Infrastructure Assessment Consultation

The National Infrastructure Commission has launched a consultation into the process and methodology of the National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA).

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Civil news: how to avoid your claim being rejected

You can make more successful claims by understanding why submissions are sometimes turned down.

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UKAEA announced as Apprentice Team of the Year Finalist

UKAEA Apprentices are National Finalists for the Apprentice Team of the Year, after winning the London and South East regional title.

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Crescent Moon Visibility for Ramadan and Eid al Fitr 2016

HMNAO provides information of the sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr

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Independent review into Sharia Law launched

An independent review into the application of Sharia Law in England and Wales has been launched by Home Secretary Theresa May today.

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EU membership crucial for Newcastle’s thriving financial services industry, says UK City Minister

Leaving the EU could damage the North East's reputation as a financial hub, says Economic Secretary Harriett Baldwin.

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