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  • New powers for councils to address housing waiting lists

    New safeguards to ensure vulnerable families are placed in suitable, privately-rented accommodation were proposed today by Housing Minister …

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

  • Grant Shapps responds to proposal on the future of audit for smaller local public bodies

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps said: “I want to make sure that we provide the right solution for the audit of smaller local public…

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

  • Foreign Secretary attends Istanbul Conference on Somalia

    Ahead of the conference, Foreign Secretary William Hague talks about significant progress made in Somalia in the three months since the London Conference on Somalia.

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

  • "Charles Taylor case demonstrates that those who commit serious crimes will be held to account"

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham writes following the sentencing of Charles Taylor, found guilty of aiding and abetting and planning crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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

  • 073/2012 - Ministry of Defence appoints new Chief Scientific Adviser

    The Ministry of Defence has appointed a new Chief Scientific Adviser to oversee its science and technology programme, to ensure battle-winning technology across Defence.

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

  • MOD appoints new Chief Scientific Adviser

    The MOD has announced today that Professor Vernon Gibson will be appointed as its new Chief Scientific Adviser.

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

  • Father cycles around UK in memory of soldier son

    The father of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan began the final leg of a 2,460-mile (3,960km) charity cycle ride around the UK this week.

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

  • The Diamond Jubilee weekend

    Thousands of members of the UK's Armed Forces across all three Services will be taking part in ceremonial duties at various events this weekend to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

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

  • Navy minehunters sail for Gulf

    Royal Navy minehunters HMS Shoreham and HMS Atherstone set sail this week for three-year deployments to the Gulf region.

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

  • ARRC honours soldiers home from Afghanistan

    The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) honoured more than 160 soldiers recently returned from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan with a parade and medal ceremony earlier this week.

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

  • Business Finance Partnerships open for applications

    £500 million of Government investment for small and mid-sized businesses open for applications

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

  • Minister bags bogus merchandise in Coventry

    On a visit to the Coventry Postal Hub, which receives all incoming and outgoing international packets that weigh between 2.2 and 30 kilograms…

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

  • Business Secretary to visit Speedo and Nottingham University Innovation Centre

    He will tour the firm’s global research and development facility, Aqualab, to see how Speedo designs and develops world class swimwear and equipment…

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

  • Government reveals first empty buildings to become available for start-up businesses

    18 locations across England have been identified as having the potential to be used by aspiring entrepreneurs to build and grow their businesses…

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

  • Giant Olympic rings unveiled in Glasgow

    The 10m wide 5m tall stainless steel sculpture has been installed in George Square in the city centre and will form a backdrop for a series of Olympic celebrations in Glasgow this summer.

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

  • Business Plans show Government delivering radical reform across the public services

    Departmental business plans, published today, set out departments’ priorities for the coming twelve months.

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

  • Sport England initiative gets more teens playing sport

    Three projects receive award from Sports Minister.

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

  • Crime information made available to public with police.uk

    Public can access local crime information and resulting police action, with data published on the Government crime mapping website police.uk

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

  • Malawi: UK protects poorest from devaluation difficulty

    Britain will help stabilise the Malawian economy by providing urgent assistance to support the country's currency following its recent devaluation

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

  • Appointments to National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority

    New appointments to England’s National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority have been made by Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman.

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