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Latest on Cyclone Nargis in Burma and the earthquake in China
DFID (Department for International Development) has the latest on the current situation in Burma following Cyclone Nargis. The FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) has the latest advice for people travelling to and from Burma and China following the recent earthquake.
Flexible working proposal could help 4.5 million more parents
Published: Thursday, 15 May 2008
An extra 4.5 million parents in Britain could gain the right to request flexible working, following the publication of the government's independent review today
Basic rate taxpayers to get £120
Published: Wednesday, 14 May 2008
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling has announced changes to the personal tax system to help low-income individuals affected by the abolition of the 10% starting rate of income tax
Government crackdown on cannabis
Published: Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Tighter new rules for skilled foreign workers
Published: Tuesday, 6 May 2008
HMRC celebrates a new arrival - the Child Trust Fund podcast
Published: Thursday, 15 May 2008
Parents, guardians and mums and dads-to be, can find out everything they need to know about the Child Trust Fund (CTF) in a new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) podcast
Helping first time buyers onto the property ladder
Published: Wednesday, 14 May 2008
New support to help first time buyers into affordable home ownership is being announced today by Housing Minister Caroline Flint
Driver Testing and Training to be overhauled
Published: Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Parents urged to get online for online safety tips
Published: Thursday, 1 May 2008
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