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08 November 2014

News story: Minister urges crackdown on ‘free movement of criminals’
seen at 16:30, 8 November in News and communications (Our copy).

More information on serious criminals must be shared across Europe to protect the public, Karen Bradley has said.

The Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime called for action to stop those responsible...

Press release: Foreign Secretary welcomes the appointment of new Yemeni Government
seen at 14:30, 8 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I congratulate President Hadi and Prime Minister Bahah on the formation of Yemen’s new government. I welcome their commitment to creating a better future ...

News story: Points of Light: November 2014 winners
seen at 14:30, 8 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Added recipient 150: Joan Clayton-Jones.

The following people were given a Points of Light award in November 2014 (the numbering continues from October’s winners):

146. Michael Anderson...
Competition Appeal Tribunal and Competition Service (Jo Swinson)
seen at 09:31, 8 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The triennial review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) and the Competition Service (CS) commenced on 21 August 2013 and I am now pleased to announce the completion of the review.

The CAT was established...

Council for Science and Technology (Review) (Greg Clark)
seen at 09:31, 8 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Commencement of the Triennial Review of the Council for Science and Technology (CST) was announced in Parliament through a written ministerial statement on 15 April 2013 and I am now pleased to announce the completion...

Ecofin (George Osborne)
seen at 09:31, 8 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will be held on Brussels on 7 November 2014. Ministers are due to discuss the following items:

Revision of VAT and gross national income (GNI) own...

Employment Allowance(Take-Up) (David Gauke)
seen at 09:31, 8 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today I am announcing the latest figures for take up of the Employment Allowance scheme that came into effect in April this year.

The Employment Allowance allows businesses and charities across the UK to...

Financial Policy Committee(Leverage Ratio Framework) (Andrea Leadsom)
seen at 09:31, 8 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government have today published a consultation on granting the independent Financial Policy Committee (FPC) new powers over a leverage ratio framework for UK banks, building societies and investment firms...

Religious Studies (GCSEs and A-Levels) (Nick Gibb)
seen at 09:31, 8 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In April this year, the Government announced that GCSEs and A-levels in religious studies, design and technology, drama, dance, music and physical education––and GCSEs in art and design, computer ...

Press release: Seven of Britain's leading high streets crowned winners in national competition
seen at 09:30, 8 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The national Great British High Street competition, launched by the Future High Street Forum, celebrates the achievements of local people in making their high streets great places to live, work and shop...

News story: Pensions for life for surviving spouses and civil partners of personnel
seen at 09:30, 8 November in News and communications (Our copy).

From 1 April 2015 all survivors’ pensions awarded to armed forces spouses and civil partners will be for life.

Those already in receipt of a survivor’s pension will be entitled to keep their pension ...

Press release: Seven of Britain's leading high streets crowned winners in national competition
seen at 02:30, 8 November in News and communications (Our copy).

The national Great British High Street competition, launched by the Future High Street Forum, celebrates the achievements of local people in making their high streets great places to live, work and shop...

News story: Prime Minister and charities secure future for Tower of London poppy display
seen at 02:30, 8 November in News and communications (Our copy).

Prime Minister David Cameron today announced that a key element of the poppy installation by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper at the Tower of London, commemorating the British and Commonwealth soldiers who lost their...