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  • Private Martin Bell killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Martin Simon George Bell from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 25 January 2011.

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  • Grid lights lit as di Resta lines up as latest Scot in F1

    The Secretary of State for Scotland - and Formula One fan - Michael Moore said he was very pleased at the news the Force India team is to give a race seat to the Scottish driver Paul di Resta.

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

  • New look for Science Advisory Council

    Changes to the Science Advisory Council (SAC) for Defra have been announced to help the department achieve better and more co-ordinated scientific advice. 

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

  • New advisory panel to appoint ‘transition trustees’ for new waterways charity

    Andrew Hind CB has been appointed as Chair of the new independent Advisory Panel on First Appointments and Transition.

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

  • Government announces package of measures to enhance consumer protection in the mortgage market

    Financial Secretary to the Treasury today announced a package of measures intended to enhance consumer protection in the mortgage market.

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

  • Government publishes Independent Commission on Equitable Life Payments’ Report

    Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, today published the Independent Commission on Equitable Life Payments’ report.

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

  • Manor of Northstead

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Gerard Adams to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.

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

  • Changes to counter terrorism powers recommended

    New measures to restore civil liberties while continuing to protect the public from terrorism have today been outlined by Theresa May.

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

  • Review of CT powers and legislation published

    New measures to rebalance Britain’s counter-terrorism powers and restore British freedoms whilst protecting the public were outlined by the Home Secretary, Theresa May today.

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

  • Interception of communications as evidence

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 26 January 2011 by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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

  • Welsh Secretary comments on Electoral Commission decision

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has noted the decision of the Electoral Commission not to designate official Yes and No campaigns.

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

  • Reappointment of chair of the Youth Justice Board

    Frances Done CBE has been reappointed as the Chair of the Youth Justice Board.

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

  • Counter terrorism and security powers review: statement by Theresa May

    Counter terrorism and security powers review statement made to Parliament on 26 January 2011 by the Home Secretary Theresa May.

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

  • Children’s Minister welcomes merger between Fairbridge and the Prince’s Trust

    Tim Loughton sees the merger of the Prince's Trust and Fairbridge as "a positive way forward for voluntary organisations".

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 26 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Economy, Egypt and Peers.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 26 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: AV Bill.

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

  • European Year of Volunteering is a welcome boost for the Big Society

    Civil Society Minister Nick Hurd has said that the European Year of Volunteering is a welcome boost for the Big Society.

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

  • Baroness Hanham visits Manchester regeneration projects

    Communities Minister Baroness Hanham opened a new wing on 20 January 2011 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

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

  • Final countdown begins to full council transparency

    Councils have been put on a week’s notice to get their books open for public scrutiny, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles said today, 25…

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

  • Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to Guardian article about Supporting People funding

    The Government is protecting the homeless from council cuts By suggesting that reductions in council budgets will “wreak devastation on the…

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