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  • Fourth Carbon Budget: oral ministerial statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - 17 May 2011

    Mr Speaker, today I am announcing that the Government proposes to set an ambitious target in law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line …

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

  • UK proposes Fourth Carbon Budget

    Emissions to be cut by 50% by 2025 A limit on the total amount of greenhouse gases to be emitted by the UK between 2023 to 2027 has been proposed…

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

  • Proposals for a reformed House of Lords published

    Comprehensive proposals for a smaller, reformed House of Lords, to which members are elected, have been published today.

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

  • Home Secretary's speech to the Police Federation

    The Home Secretary delivered this speech at the Police Federation Conference 2011 on 18 May, 2011. This version is as spoken.

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

  • UK aid for children caught in Yemen's humanitarian crisis

    Britain is to supply new emergency aid to help tackle a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, saving thousands of children’s lives.

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

  • New Chair for Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

    John Godfrey CBE FCA FRAgS has been appointed Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

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

  • Farming red tape to be unravelled

    Work will begin immediately to cut red tape in farming, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced today.

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

  • Milk from cows testing positive for tuberculosis (TB)

    Defra will examine the report's many recommendations and publish an initial response in the autumn and a full response in the New Year.

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

  • Radical reform underway says immigration minister

    Damian Green responded to a House of Commons report, saying it highlights exactly why the government is making radical changes to the immigration system.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s oral statement on Lords reform

    The full text of Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, on the publication of the House of Lords Reform Draft Bill.

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

  • Public consultation: The Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2011

    The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has been asked to consider proposals for the Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations.

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

  • Extra push for jobseekers as mandatory work activity placements come on-stream for those who need more focus

    From today Jobcentre Plus advisers can refer jobseekers that need additional support to get back to work onto mandatory work activity.

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

  • Publication of DWP Research Report 735 Predictors of attitudes to age across Europe

    Differences between individuals and countries in the European region on people’s attitudes toward old age and on their experience of ageism.

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

  • Publication of DWP Research Report 738 Evidence review of smartcard schemes in local authorities

    Research published today examines smartcard schemes that local authorities have implemented.

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

  • Publication of DWP Research Report 737 Aspirations for Later Life

    Research examines what aspirations people of all ages hold for their later life and what they are currently doing to prepare.

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

  • How to tackle unemployment

    A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment.

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

  • Justice programme for young people launched

    A new education programme to help young people better understand the justice system and the role they might play in it has been launched.

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

  • Tim Loughton at Barnardo's event on child sexual exploitation

    The Children's Minister sets out the government's next steps in response to Barnado's 'Cut Them Free' campaign on child sexual exploitation.

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

  • Tim Loughton responds to 'The Guardian' letter on child protection

    Children's Minister writes in response to a letter in 'The Guardian' in May 2011 on Professor Munro's review of child protection.

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

  • Mary Portas to lead review into the future of the High Street

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announce Mary Portas to lead an independent review into the future of the High Street.

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