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  • Key stage 2 pupil achievement figures

    Statistics on 2010 national curriculum assessments at key stage 2 in England, and a statement from Michael Gove.

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

  • Government action to cut wasteful spending saves taxpayers over £1bn

    The government expects to save over £3 billion in one year as a result of the efficiency and reform measures introduced by the coalition government.

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

  • National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies 2010 edition

    In 2008 government published, for the first time, a National Risk Register, fulfilling a commitment made in the National Security Strategy.

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

  • UK leaders appointed to support Whitehall’s transformation

    Senior and experienced leaders from across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors have been appointed to Whitehall Boards.

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

  • Reading station access improvements move a step closer

    Department for Transport is to invest nearly £10 million towards improving access to Reading station, one of the most critical rail hubs in Britain.

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

  • Modernisation of coastguard services

    We have launched a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.

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

  • Andrew Stunell outlines plans to improve building regulations

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has today outlined a programme of work to improve the system of building regulation in England. Changes…

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

  • Final curtain for unitary plans in Suffolk, Norfolk and Devon

    Restructuring of councils in Norfolk, Suffolk and Devon that ministers called ‘wasteful and unnecessary’, will not go ahead now that the Local…

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

  • Non-Executive Directors appointed

    Today the Department for Communities and Local Government has appointed two Non-Executive Directors to the Department’s Board. Sara Weller,…

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

  • Call for evidence: improving the energy performance of buildings regime

    Letter from Lord Marland and Andrew Stunell seeking views on how to improve the energy performance of buildings regime.

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

  • Changes to building regulations

    I am setting out today the main elements of the programme of work the Department for Communities and Local Government will lead in the new…

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

  • Boosting British business in Atlanta

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt visited Atlanta to discuss the growing business links.

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

  • UK and Africa: Delivering Prosperity Together

    Full text of a speech delivered by Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham at Lancaster House, London on December 16, 2010.

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

  • Bernard Gray appointed Chief of Defence Materiel

    His responsibility includes MOD assets worth £104bn and an annual operating budget of £13bn. Mr Gray replaces General Sir Kevin O’Donoghue…

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

  • Changes to Continuity of Education Allowance announced

    Changes to the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), paid to Service personnel to ensure their children receive continuous education.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes conviction of Somali Pirates in Seychelles

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said that such prosecutions demonstrate there will be serious consequences for the actions of pirates.

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

  • BIS website wins Sitecore ‘Website of the Year’ award

    The award was given for the Department’s hard work building an innovative and engaging shared website platform for BIS and its partner organisations…

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

  • Andrew Witty appointed as BIS Lead Non-Executive Board Member

    Andrew Witty, the chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline, will take up his position on the new Departmental Board from 1 January 2011. The Board…

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

  • Electricity market reform: The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's oral statement

    Mr Speaker, today we begin consulting on the reform of the electricity market. This programme sits at the heart of my Department’s mission: …

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

  • Coalition announces transformation of power market

    Four reforms to provide long-term certainty for electricity investors New market to have built-in level playing field for low …

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