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A million more working households

Figures released by the Office of National Statistics reveal there are nearly a million more working households under this Conservative government. With record levels of employment, more people across the country now have the ability to support themselves and their families.

Post-Brexit trade with Japan

Theresa May has begun strengthening Britain’s ties and influence in Asia with an ambitious three-day trip to Japan. The visit will build on the two nations’ strong history of friendship and cooperation as the UK seeks to cement its position as Japan’s strongest security partner in Europe,

No cliff-edge for trade after Brexit

This week we are providing certainty for British businesses and consumers, assuring them that goods will be available in the UK and EU on the day we leave the EU. It is in the interests of both the UK and the EU to ensure a smooth and orderly withdrawal in regard to the availability of goods in the

Brexit Plans: Customs

Yesterday, Shadow International Trade Minister Bill Esterson was asked 11 times on the Today Programme – and a further 5 times on 5Live – what Labour’s plan for customs union membership is, and each time he refused to say.

Negotiating Objectives for Brexit: Northern Ireland and Ireland

Today, we have set out a series of principles to govern our approach to the #NorthernIreland border as we leave the #EU. We are clear that the UK government will be pushing to avoid any physical border infrastructure and border posts between Northern Ireland and Ireland for

Negotiating Objectives for Brexit: Customs

We are publishing the first in a series of papers on the new deep and special partnership the UK wants to build with the EU. As the UK leaves the EU and its customs union, we will be guided by what delivers the greatest economic advantage to the UK.

CCTV in Slaughterhouses

We have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world, and we should be rightly proud of the way in which the UK has led the way in the protection of animals. Announcing steps to deliver our manifesto commitment for CCTV to be required in every slaughterhouse in England in the areas whe

Midwives in the NHS

Since the Conservatives entered government in May 2010 we have put record funding into our special #NHS which has enabled us to hire 2,000 more NHS midwives. We have protected the NHS budget by making tough choices elsewhere, these are necessary decisions to prevent our children

We will train more doctors

Today, the Health Secretary will announce 500 extra medical school places for next year – boosting student doctor numbers. This is the biggest ever expansion to the number of doctor training places as well as on of the most inclusive.