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  • £10 million superfast broadband fund opens for bids

    Firms can now bid for funding to test innovative ways to help take broadband to Britain’s most remote communities.…

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

  • UK backs US over ICANN internet move

    Communications Minister Ed Vaizey has welcomed the US government’s decision to transfer its responsibility for the internet’s domain name system to an international, multi-stakeholder process.

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

  • Local Government Association conference: fire and rescue service

    Speech by Fire Minister Brandon Lewis to the Local Government Association fire conference.

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

  • Successful visit from Newcastle University

    Thank you to Newcastle University for their informative talk in Quito, and to all those who attended.

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

  • Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

    Veterans in need of housing support across Scotland will be able to benefit from £1.94 million of government funding.

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

  • Scarlet fever cases increase across England

    Scarlet fever has significantly increased across England, with a total of 3,548 new cases since September 2013.

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  • HS2 will drive urban regeneration

    HS2 Growth Taskforce delivers its recommendations to government calling for action now to maximise the impacts of HS2.

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

  • Managing our radioactive waste safely

    CoRWM recommendations for the long-term management of UK radioactive waste

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  • More sporting opportunities for young disabled people

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces a £300,000 boost to help more young disabled people play sport.

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

  • New way of inspecting good and outstanding schools proposed

    Ofsted’s Chief Inspector has proposed a new way of inspecting the great majority of schools in England.

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  • Deputy Prime Minister announces thousands of pounds of new funding for Cornish language

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today announced that the government would be investing £120,000 in Maga, the Cornish Language Partnership to promote and develop the Cornish language.

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

  • Applications invited for the position of Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to recruit a Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

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

  • Pensions strategy

    The government’s strategy for the future of pension provision following the reform proposals announced in the Budget Statement yesterday.

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

  • Extra funding for mountain rescue

    More support for mountain and cave rescue.

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

  • Funding for apprenticeships helps small business and postgraduates

    More finance for the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) scheme and degree level and postgraduate apprenticeships.

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

  • Women to benefit from £10 million for better maternity environments

    £10 million is being awarded to trusts as part of the government’s drive to improve maternity care for women and babies.

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

  • Councils receive share of roads repair funding

    Extra money for repairs to local roads damaged by severe weather.

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

  • UKTI Collaborate with Nigerians in the Square Mile To Showcase UK’s Excellence In Finance, Professional & Business Services Sectors

    In collaboration with UK Trade & Investment, Nigerians in the Square Mile have been visiting Nigeria on a trade mission to showcase the UK’s excellence and innovation in the finance, professional and business services se…

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

  • Gifting of bridges to the Government of Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary sets out plans to gift six logistical support bridges, & spares pack for maintenance of bridges to Helmand DPW.

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

  • New flag flying high as the County Durham celebrates

    In celebration of the first County Durham day the county’s new flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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