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  • Grant Shapps' response to Guardian article about homelessness

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to an article in the Guardian about homelessness. When a family is made homeless or someone has no choice…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tenants to be trained to take control of their neighbourhoods post-riots

    In a move designed to strengthen tenants’ say in the running of their local communities after the shocking scenes of rioting earlier this month…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More communities chosen to try out new planning powers

    New powers to give local people unprecedented influence to determine the future of their areas are to be tried out in 36 more front-runner areas…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Libya via Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions from the public on the UK's policy on Libya via Twitter on 31 August.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sergeant Barry Weston killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Barry John Weston, from Kilo Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 30 August 2011.

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  • HM Treasury and FSA publish joint consultation paper on the regulation of credit unions in Northern Ireland

    HM Treasury and the FSA have published a joint consultation paper on the future regulation of Northern Ireland credit unions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2011/08/30 - Partnership with Purpose: Multi-Layered Security in the 21st Century

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence at the Baltic Defence College, Tartu, Estonia, on Tuesday 30 August 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UN agrees unfreezing of 1.86bn Libyan Dinar of UK held banknotes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This represents another major step forward in getting necessary assistance to the Libyan people."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future of the Commonwealth

    Speaking during his visit to India on 30 August, Lord Howell said: "India matters to the Commonwealth, and it is evident that the Commonwealth matters to India."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ISAF Commander visits British troops in Afghanistan

    The Commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force (COMISAF), General John Allen, visited British troops working in Task Force Helmand last week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First HERRICK 14 unit leaves Afghanistan

    Soldiers from B Company, 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (3 MERCIAN), have finished their six-month deployment to Afghanistan, becoming the first members of Task Force Helmand to return home from Operation HERRICK 14.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New satellite improves communications in Afghanistan

    UK troops in Afghanistan have begun operating a satellite secured from NATO at no extra cost to the MOD which is providing extra communications channels for commanders on the front line.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK forces continue action against Gaddafi former regime

    UK forces, as part of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, taking further action against elements of Colonel Gaddafi's former regime in Libya.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Warsi's message for Eid ul Fitr

    Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has extended her warmest wishes to Muslims in the UK and around the world on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New video to help farmers reduce TB risks

    Farmers will be able to access advice on reducing the risks of cattle contracting TB from wildlife through a new online video, released today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 38 degrees and Health Bill

    38 degrees has issued legal advice on the Health and Social Care Bill.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Data consultation to cut NHS red tape

    Twelve week consultation launched today witch plans to reduce red tape across the NHS and save millions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sunburn survey leaves men red faced

    Nearly all British people are aware of the risks of skin cancer, but many still put themselves at risk by getting sunburnt.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New prison escort contracts to save £250m

    New contracts for escorting prisoners across England and Wales will save the Government over £250m.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government announces £6 million for children in care and families who need extra support

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton announces an extra £6 million a year to provide additional support for foster carers and vulnerable families.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government