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  • Libel law reform announced

    New measures to support free speech and help stop the use of unreasonable threats of being sued for libel were announced today.

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

  • Charity Commission - changes to the board

    Nick Hurd has today announced the re-appointment of John Wood as a legally qualified board member of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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

  • Illegal limo first vehicle to be crushed under new powers

    Stretch limousines are crushed after being found operating illegally and violating UK safety laws.

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  • Social policy expert appointed to lead independent fuel poverty review

    Social policy expert Professor John Hills has been appointed by Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP to lead an independent…

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

  • Heritage Minister John Penrose lists former Strand Union Workhouse

    The 18th century former Strand Union Workhouse in London has been listed Grade II by the Minister for Heritage and Tourism, John Penrose.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN inquiry into human rights violations in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has today welcomed the appointment of the UN Human Rights Council Commission to investigate human rights violations in Libya.

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

  • Lance Corporal Stephen McKee killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Stephen McKee, from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 9 March 2011.

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  • 2011/03/10 - Sandhurst Foundation Dinner

    Speech delivered by Under Secretary of State at the Sandhurst Foundation Dinner, Goodenough College, London on Thursday 10 March 2011.

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

  • Promoting high standards in the private military and security company industry

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has updated parliament on work to promote high standards in the Private Military and Security Company industry.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on Somalia

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham's statement at the United Nations Security Council Somalia Open Debate

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

  • Tim Loughton to Windlesham House School in Sussex

    The Children's Minister addresses school children, church leaders, local politicians and youth leaders about the Stop the Traffik campaign.

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

  • DFID Research: OBSERVE - Monitoring the application of a new domestic violence law in Brazil

    Brazil’s Maria da Penha Law was put in place to prevent and combat domestic and family violence against women

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  • Think outside of 'identikit Legoland homes'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on architects and housebuilders to “think outside the identikit Legoland box” and make sure their…

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

  • 2011/03/09 - Green Paper Consultation Event (Exports)

    Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, London on Wednesday 9 March 2011. Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology - Peter Luff MP also gave …

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

  • European Union Enlargement: Tulips, Trade and Growth

    UK Minister for Europe, Rt Hon David Lindington MP speaks on the opportunities of further EU enlargement to the UK, the Netherlands and Europe.

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

  • Tim Loughton speaks at the Funding the Future conference

    The Children's Minister talks about the importance of innovation in the voluntary and community sector.

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

  • Whitehall set to relax grip on councils with first ever review of local government's legal duties

    In another major step to free up local government, councils are being asked for the bureaucratic burdens they wish to throw away in the first…

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

  • Theresa May: I want to end all forms of violence against women

    Plans to tackle violence against women and girls have been launched by the Home Secretary on International Women's Day.

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

  • Tackling violence against women and girls

    Plans to tackle violence against women and girls were launched by the Home Secretary today.

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

  • Oral Statement: News Corporation's proposed acquisition of BSkyB

    Thursday 3 March 2011 **The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport (Mr Jeremy Hunt): **With permission, Mr Speaker, I should…

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