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New Defamation Bill to be published in 2011 to enhance freedom of expression

19 July 2010 | Paul Gershlick

The new Coalition Government has announced that it is going to overhaul the UK’s defamation laws with a Bill in 2011. The existing UK laws are largely seen as some of the most pro-claimant in the world...

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All IT contracts to be made public

14 June 2010 | Paul Gershlick

The new Government has announced that it plans to make all Government contracts open to the public. New IT contracts will be published within the next few weeks, as will tenders for procurement over £10,000....

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Chancellor announces date of emergency Budget

1 comment 17 May 2010 | Shimon Shaw

The emergency Budget will be held on Tuesday 22 June, the Chancellor announced today. This is the first Budget of the new Government and will be the first Budget where the Office of Budget Responsibility,...

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Conservatives to come down tough on irresponsible marketing to children

19 February 2010 | Mark Weston

The Conservatives would introduce a new law that would severely hamper any business that markets irresponsibly to children, if they win the General Election to be held this year. Conservative leader, David...

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New proposals to reform the regulation of credit card companies

19 November 2009 | Steven Mills

The Government is consulting on new proposals to reform the regulation of credit cards and store cards. The proposals include forcing companies to allow customers to pay off their most expensive debts...

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