Policy Statements and Initiatives (Archive)

FCO:  UK announces health surcharge – (FCO:  Celebrating 3 great English exports in 2015 ~ FCO:  Joint UK and US statement on the Nigerian elections ~ FCO:  The Cameroon Women’s Scholarship Award- 3rd Edition ~ FS  congratulates Nigerians on election ~ FCO:  Veterans given special invitation to VE Day 70th anniversary celebrations ~ FCO:  FCO spokesperson shortlisted for Asian Women of Achievement Award ~ FCO:  Minister for the Middle East welcomes news that Iraqi forces have taken back Tikrit)

Cabinet Office:  Further progress made on open standards

HMT:  Northern destinations join forces to woo international tourists – (HMT:  Efficiency drive by government on PPPs nets £2.1bn)

HMRC:  Tax changes coming into effect 1 April 2015

DH:  GP evening & weekend appointments to increase

ScotGov:  EU Action Plan launched – (ScotGov:  Marine Plan published ~ Scotland's National Marine Plan ~

ScotGov:  Private rented sector reforms consultation ~ ScotGov:  More control over care ~ ScotGov:  First Scottish taxes in 300 years ~ ScotGov:  Supporting children in care ~ Tenant farming advisor ~ Social housing improvements ~ Health & social care integration takes step forward ~ ScotGov:  Support for victims of domestic abuse)

WAG:  One month left to have your say on changes to local councils – (WAG to appoint National Advisor to tackle Violence against Women ~ Applications open for further members of Food and Drink Wales Industry Board ~ WAG:  New freedoms for Welsh councils to improve housing and build new homes ~ WAG:  New guidance to help communities take ownership of local assets ~ Community Asset Transfers in Wales – A Best Practice Guide  ~ WAG:  Deputy Minister announces consultation on revised BPS options ~ WAG:  Full devolution of Non-domestic rates marks a major first milestone for fiscal devolution ~ New dementia targets and staff unveiled by the Welsh Government)

CLG:  New measures will keep the country building across the housing market – (CLG:  Starter homes designed to stand the test of time ~ CLG:  Clamp down on private parking charges)

DfT:  Government revs up motorcycle market – (DfT:  £7.6m for local transport in rural & isolated areas)

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