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  • New measures will keep the country building across the housing market

    New measures will deliver new homes across the country, help aspiring homeowners onto the property ladder and offer greater support to those renting privately.

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

  • Docklands deal will deliver 3,500 new homes in the heart of London

    Work on a major new development at the heart of London’s Docklands will start in a matter of months thanks to £200 million government funding to Canary Wharf Group, Eric Pickles announced.

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

  • "The key to ending the suffering of ethnic and religious groups in the Middle East is leadership."

    Statement by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Tobias Ellwood MP of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Victims of Attacks and Abuses on Ethnic or Religious Grounds in th…

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

  • Burnley Hospital allocated £15.6 million by government

    Government agrees in principle to allocate £15.6 million to refurbish Burnley General Hospital.

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

  • Baroness Anelay on conclusion of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 28th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Iran, Libya, Burma, DPRK and freedom of religion or belief

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

  • New research shows seven is heaven for girls and sports

    Report suggests increased self-consciousness and lower confidence after Year 3 can stop girls participating in sport

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

  • FCO launches new consular appointment booking service

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) launches online appointments booking service for British nationals requiring paid-for services abroad.

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

  • Government announces new appointment to Acas

    Sally Hunt has been appointed as a new member to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.

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

  • Crime news: invitation to tender for 2015 duty provider crime contracts

    Tender continues and existing contract extension offers issued on 27 March 2015 after Court of Appeal ruling.

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  • Minister welcomes Human Rights Council resolution condemning situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.

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

  • UK to provide £5 million support to tackle Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary announces £5 million in UK support for regional task force to tackle Boko Haram.

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

  • Multi-agency clamp down on illegal scrap metal operators in Boston

    Businesses in Boston have been visited by authorities in a clamp-down on illegal vehicle dismantlers and unlicensed scrap metal dealers.

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  • Special Olympics GB race to World Games with £2 million funding

    £2 million funding boost will help 115 athletes prepare for 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

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

  • Local government: delivering for England

    Written ministerial statement by Eric Pickles on actions put in place by DCLG since May 2010 on local government.

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

  • PM call with President Rouhani of Iran, 26 March 2015

    David Cameron spoke with President Rouhani on the negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme, bilateral relations and Yemen.

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

  • Housing and planning

    Delivering on the government's long-term economic plan.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 26 March 2015

    …The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about PM's phone call with President of Iran, Alps plane crash and Speaker vote.…

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

  • Overnight closures for eastbound M56 at Altrincham this weekend

    Drivers using the Manchester-bound M56 around Altrincham this weekend are being advised a short section of the eastbound carriageway will be closed for up to four nights as work to complete a £4.2 million project to tackle c…

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  • Fleetwood and PNE fans advised to leave extra driving time for Sunday’s derby

    Football fans using the A585 on 29 March to get to the Lancashire derby between Fleetwood and visitors Preston North End are being advised to leave extra time for journeys.

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  • Historic law to end Modern Slavery passed

    A landmark Bill to help eradicate modern slavery received Royal Assent today (Thursday 26th March).

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