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  • Local growth will help energise economic recovery

    Putting power into the hands of local people is the right way to unlock the growth needed to support the country’s economic recovery, Communities…

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

  • Chief of the Defence Staff gives annual speech

    The single biggest strategic risk facing the UK today is economic rather than military, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards said at his RUSI Annual Lecture this week.

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

  • Expert chair appointed to the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage

    16 December 2011 Patrick Dixon has been appointed as Expert Chair of the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS), within the Department…

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

  • Local authorities given broadband deadline

    Culture Secretary lays out timetable for English councils to submit plans.

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

  • Catherine Doran appointed as non-executive director

    The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Catherine Doran as a non-executive director to the Department. …

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

  • Tougher recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill

    A consultation on the new packaging recycling targets will run for eight weeks, closing on Friday 10 February 2012.

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales: UK/China Joint Economic and Trade Commission

    Secretary of State for Wales speech to the UK/China Joint Economic and Trade Commission Lunch Banquet at City Hall, Cardiff.

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

  • Government sets out strategy for helping young people access education, training and work

    Press notice on the government's plans to improve opportunities for young people.

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

  • Government slashes motoring red tape

    Drivers are to be released from reams of red tape currently required by government.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge reform of road transport regulations

    Road transport Red Tape Challenge results and further measures.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 15 December 2011

    Reaching agreement on a directive for a single European railway area and amending the recording equipment in road transport regulation.

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

  • Building Engagement, Building Futures

    The Government has published plans to increase the participation of 16-24 year olds in education, training and work.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets UN Special Envoy for Western Sahara

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlined UK support in his meeting with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Western Sahara Ambassador Christopher Ross.

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

  • HMS Turbulent serenaded home by Military Wives Choir

    The submarine, with about 130 sailors on board, is the last unit from Operation ELLAMY, the UK’s contribution to action in Libya, to return …

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

  • Military support to 2012 Olympic Games announced

    The extent to which Britain's Armed Forces will support the security effort for next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London was announced today

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

  • CDS and PUS Christmas messages to staff 2011

    The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and the MOD Permanent Secretary (PUS) have written a joint Christmas message to all staff, and separately CDS has written to all Service personnel.

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

  • BIS appoints Chief Scientific Adviser

    Professor Perkins will ensure that the Department’s policies and operations, and its contribution to wider Government issues, are informed by…

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

  • Cities Minister visits Newcastle to discuss new deal for growth

    The Government announced last week that England’s largest cities, including Newcastle, are being offered new powers as the basis of bespoke …

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

  • Electricity Market Reform moves ahead

    Reforms to the UK’s electricity market to drive low carbon investment and boost energy security took another step forward today with the announcement…

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

  • Quango reforms take a leap forward as Public Bodies Act receives Royal Assent

    The Public Bodies Act has received Royal Assent: this is expected to increase the transparency and accountability of public bodies.

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