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  • Support for new ways of neighbourhood working

    New support for communities to tackle neighbourhood issues.

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

  • Defence procurement

    Statement by Phillip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Highlighting International Human Rights Day in Jamaica

    Each year on 10 December, the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is marked by Human Rights Day. This year we will be using this day to highlight our projects.

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

  • International Human Rights Day

    The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 10 December as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common human rights standard fo…

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

  • Regional summit to fight corruption in public infrastructure projects

    With the support of the British Embassies in Peru, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica and Chile, representatives of these countries will participate in a meeting, focused on how to prevent unlawful practices in public infrastructure…

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

  • Public use 'good deed app' to help 4,000 rough sleepers off the streets

    A year on from the launch of StreetLink over 4,000 rough sleepers have been offered support and services to help get them off the streets.

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

  • Human Rights Day is celebrated today across the world

    Freedom-loving people around the world are today celebrating a landmark in human rights, among them Russians with disabilities.

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

  • Joint Ministerial statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

    A joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks to the Local Government Association special educational needs conference

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson speaks about how local areas can prepare for special educational needs reforms.

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

  • UK new nuclear – 2013 successes and beyond

    Michael Fallon's speech to the Nuclear Industry Association.

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

  • UK marks Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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

  • UK Ambassador statement on Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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

  • Membership of the UN Human Rights Council is both a huge opportunity and a huge responsibility for Viet Nam

    Joint statement to mark Human Rights Day

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

  • Changes to the dividend and interest caps

    We are pleased to inform you that the joint response of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies and the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has been published today (10 December 2013)

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  • Typhoon Haiyan: UK disaster response update

    The UK government's humanitarian relief effort includes food, shelter, clean water, medicine and other supplies for up to 800,000 victims.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: “This Government is on the side of small businesses”

    UK Government launches ‘Small Business: GREAT Ambition’ strategy

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

  • 'Broadband key component of Wales' economic success'

    UK Government announces broadband funding boost for Welsh businesses…

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

  • High court rules local authority must consider funding for a traveller child when travelling

    Commission welcomes High Court decision that a local authority must support a 3-year old, disabled child from a traveller family, even when his family are working in other parts of Britain.

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  • Anti-Corruption Day: Message from Head of DFID Uganda

    9 December is Anti-Corruption Day. The Head of DFID Uganda gave a speech to mark this event.

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

  • MG Alba protected from budget reductions

    Culture Secretary pledges protection for Scottish Gaelic language channel.

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