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  • Huge increase in academies takes total to more than 2,300

    Details about a significant increase in academies.

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

  • "We want the Games in London to be remembered as the most inclusive games ever"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the International Paralympic Inclusion Summit on 6 September.

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

  • Lord Ashcroft to champion military transition to civilian life

    The Prime Minister has appointed Lord Ashcroft KCMG as his Special Representative for Veterans' Transition, working with all government departments to ensure military personnel get the support they need when making the t…

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

  • Ministerial responsibilities announced at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

    Vince Cable: Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Overall responsibility for the department, strategy and all policies…

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

  • Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, at Scotland CBI

    Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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

  • Statement from new Energy Minister

    On his first day as Energy Minister, John Hayes MP said: “I am proud to answer the Prime Minister’s call to assume the role of Energy Minister…

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

  • Statement from new Energy Minister

    Statement from John Hayes MP on his first day as Energy Minister

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

  • Lamb names employer for flouting the National Minimum Wage

    Leicester based hair and beauty salon owner, Mrs Rita Patel trading as Treena Professional Hair & Beauty, neglected to pay £3,361.22 in arrears…

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

  • David Jones appointed Secretary of State for Wales

    Clwyd West MP, David Jones has been appointed Secretary of State for Wales.  The Prime Minister has today announced that Mr Jones has been …

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

  • Oliver Heald MP appointed Solicitor General for England and Wales

    New Solicitor General announced.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister: UK committed to recovery and return of stolen assets

    The return of stolen assets is a key part of our response to the Arab Spring, and we are working closely with Egyptian authorities and other North African countries to identify and restrain assets their courts have identifie…

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

  • Extradition proceedings against Julian Assange

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament about developments in the extradition proceedings against Julian Assange, and discussions with Ecuador.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    "Our objective remains an end to violence and a transition to a more democratic and stable Syria" said Foreign Secretary William Hague when he updated Parliament on the situation today.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister statement on the House of Lords Reform Bill: September 2012

    The Deputy Prime Minister made a statement on the House of Lords Reform Bill on 3 September 2012.

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

  • Signed, sealed, defaulted

    Sam Younger explains why late filing of charity documents is avoidable - and unacceptable.

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

  • Major clampdown launched on 'beds in sheds'

    Action to tackle suburban shanty towns Ministers today launched a major clampdown on rogue landlords to bring an end to suburban shanty towns…

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

  • New guidance launched to tackle 'beds in sheds'

    The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has contributed to new guidance to help local authorities deal with rogue landlords and the issue of migrants living in illegally-built outhouses known as 'beds in sheds'.

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

  • Homeowners protected, squatters criminalised

    Homeowners are to receive better protection as squatting in residential buildings becomes a criminal offence.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister disappointed by verdict on Tymoshenko appeal

    Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke after Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko's appeal was rejected.

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

  • New measures announced to help small employers take on apprentices

    The Education and Business Secretaries commissioned Mr Holt’s report in February to advise them on what more could be done to help SMEs take…

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