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  • Great teachers could become ‘Master Teachers’

    A new ‘Master Teacher Standard’ to recognise outstanding teachers should be introduced, according to an independent review commissioned by the Government.

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

  • Andrew Stunell reappoints chair to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has today announced the reappointment of the current Chairman to the Board of West Northamptonshire Development…

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

  • Resource security

    Last weekend there were two major international conferences: one on the crisis in the Eurozone - indeed, the future of Europe - the second in…

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton press conference

    Transcript of remarks by Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton following a bilateral meeting 12 December.

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

  • Lord Howell praises the work of the intelligence agencies

    Lord Howell highlighted during a debate in the House of Lords on 12 December the unsung work of the intelligence agencies who put themselves at great personal risk to keep the nation and its people safe.

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

  • Duke presents Royal Lancers with Afghanistan medals

    His Royal Highness The Duke of York has presented personnel from the 9th/12th Royal Lancers with campaign medals following their return from a demanding six-month deployment in Afghanistan.

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

  • Vince Cable speech - Resource Security, CBI / Green Alliance conference, 12 December 2011

    Last weekend there were two major international conferences: one on the crisis in the Eurozone - indeed, the future of Europe - the second in…

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

  • Government pledges £1 million to support the vulnerable at Christmas

    £1 million to support innovative Christmas charity appeals has been pledged by the Minister for Civil Society.

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

  • Support to local areas to tackle gang and youth violence

    Twenty two areas in London, Liverpool, Manchester and the West Midlands are to receive funding and support to tackle gang and youth violence, the Home Secretary announced today.

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) pre-Council statement 12 December 2011

    This Justice and Home Affairs pre-Council statement was laid in the House of Commons on Monday 12 December 2011...

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

  • Hundreds of teachers awarded national scholarships

    The first round of successful bids to the government’s new £2 million scholarship scheme for teachers were announced today by ministers.

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

  • Disadvantaged school children to benefit from £1.25 billion funding from April 2012

    England’s most disadvantaged pupils, including looked after children, are set to benefit from £600 each after the Department for Education announced next year’s Pupil Premium will increase by £112 for each pupil.

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

  • PM welcomes "Best of British" foster parent to Downing Street

    PM meets Doreen Roberts, who has fostered around 300 children, as part of ITV's Text Santa programme

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

  • Statement by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, on the FSA Report on RBS

    Statement by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Championing the rights of Afghan women

    Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone has been championing the rights of Afghan women as the country rebuilds.

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

  • A third of children reach expected level in pilot of phonics check

    Gibb: “Phonics is the proven method that will drive up reading standards.”

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

  • £90 million boost for buses across England

    £90 million to make buses greener, more efficient and easier to use.

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

  • Investment in bus and community transport

    £60 million package of measures to improve buses and community transport.

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

  • Andrew Stunell welcomes largest year-on-year drop in number of empty homes

    Families across the country in need of a stable home could benefit from thousands of formerly long term empty homes being made available, Communities…

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