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Campaign for more women on boards hits major milestone

Campaign for more women on boards hits major milestone

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

More than 50 company chairmen have joined the drive to improve the number of women on boards....

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Her Majesty's chief inspector of constabulary announced

Her Majesty's chief inspector of constabulary announced

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

Tom Winsor has been appointed Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, the Home Secretary announced today....

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Communities get new powers to tackle alcohol fuelled crime and disorder

Communities get new powers to tackle alcohol fuelled crime and disorder

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

Communities across England and Wales will benefit from two new powers that will help them tackle alcohol-fuelled violence and disorder, the home offic...

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National Security Summit: James Brokenshire’s speech on 3 July 2012

National Security Summit: James Brokenshire’s speech on 3 July 2012

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

This speech was delivered to the National Security Summit by James Brokenshire on 3 July 2012....

Theresa May's speech to the 30% club

Theresa May's speech to the 30% club

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

This speech was delivered by Theresa May to the 30% club on 3 July 2012....

Teenagers confess they are confused by consent

Teenagers confess they are confused by consent

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

Minister Lynne Featherstone met with boys from London to find out what they think about the government's rape prevention advert....

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Holidaymakers should avoid renewing passport during Olympics

Holidaymakers should avoid renewing passport during Olympics

Tuesday, 03 July 2012

Holidaymakers should plan ahead and avoiding using the London passport office during the 2012 games, the IPS warned today....

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Protecting victims of domestic violence

Protecting victims of domestic violence

Monday, 02 July 2012

A year-long pilot scheme that provides increased protection for victims of domestic violence is to continue in Greater Manchester, Wiltshire and West ...

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Report says frontline policing is being protected

Report says frontline policing is being protected

Monday, 02 July 2012

The frontline of policing is being protected and service to the public maintained – an independent report concluded today....

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New measures allow couples to tie the knot at any time

New measures allow couples to tie the knot at any time

Monday, 02 July 2012

Archaic rules that stopped couples getting married or registering a civil partnership in England and Wales outside daytime hours will come to an end t...

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Police and Crime Commissioners to determine local victims' services

Police and Crime Commissioners to determine local victims' services

Monday, 02 July 2012

Offenders to pay up to £50 million each year to help victims, the majority of which will be made available to PCCs to spend on services....

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PCCs to determine local victims' services

PCCs to determine local victims' services

Sunday, 01 July 2012

Police and crime commissioners across England and Wales will be given the power and budget to determine local victims' services....

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The General Register Office celebrates 175 years of civil registration

The General Register Office celebrates 175 years of civil registration

Friday, 29 June 2012

Sarah Rapson, Registrar General for England and Wales, looks at 175 years of public service for the General Register Office. She writes......

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Holidaymakers should avoid renewing passport during Olympics

Holidaymakers should avoid renewing passport during Olympics

Friday, 29 June 2012

Holidaymakers planning to travel this summer should plan ahead and avoid using the London Passport Office during 2012 Games, IPS warns....

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Pilot scheme to protect victims of domestic violence extended

Pilot scheme to protect victims of domestic violence extended

Friday, 29 June 2012

Scheme providing protection for victims of domestic violence to continue in Greater Manchester, Wiltshire and West Mercia police force areas....

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Home Secretary's speech at the First Women Awards 2012

Home Secretary's speech at the First Women Awards 2012

Thursday, 28 June 2012

This speech was delivered by the Home Secretary on 28 June 2012....

36 arrested in UKBA morning raid

36 arrested in UKBA morning raid

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Thirty-six Indian nationals have been arrested following an operation to crackdown on illegal working in Southall, London....

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Find out more about police and crime commissioners

Find out more about police and crime commissioners

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Prospective candidates for the role of police and crime commissioner (PCC) can find out more about the position thanks to the launch of a new dedicate...

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Securing Asia conference on 27 June 2012: James Brokenshire speech

Securing Asia conference on 27 June 2012: James Brokenshire speech

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

James Brokenshire's keynote speech at the inaugural Securing Asia conference....

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Women are vital to the economy   Equalities Minister

Women are vital to the economy Equalities Minister

Monday, 25 June 2012

Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone has stressed the vital role of women in Britain's economic future....

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Drug gang jailed for 20 years following one of UK's largest ever cocaine seizures

Drug gang jailed for 20 years following one of UK's largest ever cocaine seizures

Friday, 22 June 2012

A gang of drug smugglers have been jailed for a total of 20 years in The Netherlands after Border Force officers foiled their plot....

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Child body confidence pack launched for parents

Child body confidence pack launched for parents

Friday, 22 June 2012

A guide for parents to help educate children about how the media alter images and the impact this can have on child self esteem....

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Essentials magazine praised for body confidence work

Essentials magazine praised for body confidence work

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Essentials magazine has won a special award for diversity at the prestigious Professional Publisher's Association annual awards ceremony....

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Women in business: mentoring other women to boost growth

Women in business: mentoring other women to boost growth

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Thousands of successful women have joined the drive to kick-start growth by mentoring other women wanting to succeed in business....

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Army of women boost business as home secretary recruits nearly 5,000 female mentors

Army of women boost business as home secretary recruits nearly 5,000 female mentors

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Thousands of successful women have joined the drive to kick-start growth by stepping forward to mentor other women wanting to succeed in business, the...

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Women in Coventry and Warwickshire share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

Women in Coventry and Warwickshire share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

Thursday, 21 June 2012

A mother and daughter translation service is just one of the firms that could benefit from government fund to women in business....

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Women in Cumbria share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

Women in Cumbria share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

Thursday, 21 June 2012

A wig-making company run by a cancer survivor is just one of the firms that could benefit from government support for women in business....

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Women in Devon and Somerset share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

Women in Devon and Somerset share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

Thursday, 21 June 2012

A farm that doubles as a carers retreat is one of the firms in the South West that could benefit from government funds to women in business....

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£2 million boost for female rural entrepreneurs in Swindon and Wiltshire

£2 million boost for female rural entrepreneurs in Swindon and Wiltshire

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Female entrepreneurs in Swindon and Wiltshire could benefit from government support for women in business....

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Women in the North East share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

Women in the North East share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

Thursday, 21 June 2012

An award-winning studio supporting dozens of artists is just one of the projects that could benefit from government support for women....

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