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  • Minister calls on councils to get ready for proposed new powers to help homeless families

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on councils to start forging closer links with landlords and letting agents in their area so they…

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

  • Positive planning: a new focus on driving sustainable development

    A major change to planning policy that will get development back on track and ensure protection for the environment has been published today…

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

  • Secretary of State’s Waste Review speech

    This Coalition Government is on a mission to transform our economy.

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

  • British buses just the ticket for Auckland thanks to ECGD backing

    Alexander Dennis Ltd will supply 118 buses to Swift Transport through a guarantee to ANZ National Bank.

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

  • Letters between OTS and Exchequer Secretary: pensioner taxation and share schemes

    A letter from the OTS to the Exchequer Secretary proposing three simplification reviews. The Exchequer Secretary's response is below.

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  • EU Transport Council: 14 June 2011

    Details of the agenda for the second Transport Council of the Hungarian Presidency on 16 June 2011 covering a range of transport issues.

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

  • Smarter working and the public sector

    Explores the ways that DfT is promoting alternatives to travel in the public sector.

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

  • A new settlement for planning

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. It’s a striking fact that the people gathered together in this room will, collectively, have a greater…

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

  • Engaging the nation with science and engineering

    Government announces further funding to promote national science and engineering events.

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

  • Foreign Office Questions today in the Commons

    Foreign Office Ministers will answer questions in Parliament today at 2:30pm.

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

  • UK Ministers welcome landmine free Nepal

    The UK Government today congratulated Nepal for the successful clearance of its last remaining minefields and its designation as a landmine free country.

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

  • Minister for human rights policy discusses death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister of State Jeremy Browne met the All Party Parliamentary Group for Abolition of the Death Penalty today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns ongoing violence in Sudan

    "I remind the Government of Sudan of their obligation to protect civilians and call on all parties to cease hostilities immediately."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Yutaka Banno

    Foreign Office Minister of State Jeremy Browne: "Today’s meeting has further enhanced the strong bilateral relationship the UK enjoys with Japan."

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

  • European Union’s External Energy Policy

    At a conference on the external dimension of European energy policy, Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell spoke about the vital role gas can play in addressing the significant energy challenge that Europe and the world is fac…

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

  • Military hunters hit the target in search for ancient trees

    Staff from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have joined forces with military colleagues and industry partners to unearth and record centuries-old ancient trees on Defence sites across the country.

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

  • Preparing injured soldiers for life after service

    Thousands of sick and injured soldiers leave the Army every year, and Exercise Roebuck Accord is helping to ease what can be a difficult transition back into civilian life. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • British troops haul Ridgback in Helmand marathon

    Soldiers from the General Service (GS) Squadron decided that running a marathon in the Afghan summer heat was just not original enough so they…

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

  • British soldiers use community engagement to beat insurgents in Afghanistan

    British troops distributing aid in Kabul say it's helping them to improve security in the Afghan capital.

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

  • 4 SCOTS educate Afghans in veterinary skills and personal safety

    As part of the ongoing effort to improve the lives of people living in Helmand, British soldiers have held a shura to teach locals farming and veterinary skills, and educate them on the dangers of improvised explosive device…

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