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  • Big Society innovation aims to get families out of deprivation

    A major trial of Social Impact Bonds, an innovative new way to fund intensive help for families was announced by Nick Hurd.

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

  • 31 Squadron take on 31,000-mile Afghan challenge

    During their current deployment to Afghanistan, the RAF's 31 Squadron are aiming to raise £31,000 for charity by running, cycling or rowing 31,000 miles (50,000km).

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

  • New repatriation centre at RAF Brize Norton

    The facilities include a £1.9m repatriation centre and the newly-named ‘Britannia Gate’ through which the corteges of fallen Service personnel…

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

  • Government publishes list of RDA assets transferring to HCA

    It was announced on 6 July that RDA land and property assets would be transferred to HCA, with local communities and businesses involved in …

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

  • Home Secretary agrees march ban

    English Defence League members were to march in Tower Hamlets on September 3, with rival demonstrations expected from opposition groups.

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

  • Consultation on Care To Learn launched

    The Department for Education launches a consultation on changes to how Care to Learn will continue to support teenage parents in education and unpaid training in England.

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

  • More than 160,000 disabled children now enjoy short breaks

    The number of disabled children receiving short breaks more than doubled between April 2008 and March 2011, with increases in every area of the country. The findings are published today in a report by Together for Disabled C…

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

  • Helping to meet a growing demand: new guide to help community orchards blossom

    A new, simple ‘how to’ guide for communities wanting to start up, share or save their own community orchards that could help reverse the national…

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

  • MOD civil servant keeps eye on purse strings in Helmand

    Money and information are two things that matter a lot to the military commanders in charge Operation HERRICK, and it's the job of MOD civil servants deployed to Helmand to provide that information and keep a close eye o…

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

  • Call for policy research applications

    The Department of Health’s Policy Research Programme  is currently inviting applications for funding  in the following areas:…

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

  • NHS social care allocation return 2011-2012

    The Department of Health made £648 million available to local authorities in 2011/12 for social care activities that also benefit health.

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

  • The 2011-2012 NHS social care allocation return

    The Department made available £648 million in 2011/12 for transfer to local authorities for social care activities that also benefit health.

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  • PM's phone call with President Zuma

    Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken to the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, to discuss the situation in Libya

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

  • Andrew Stunell responds to a letter in The Times about playing fields

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell responds to a letter in The Times about playing fields. Sir, Your reader is right to point out the importance…

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

  • Reducing red tape so councils can invest more in affordable housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced Government plans to give councils more financial freedoms to improve, buy and build new housing…

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

  • New method for diagnosing high blood pressure

    A new test for hypertension could lead to three million patients being taken off unnecessary medicines.

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

  • Community payback goes full time

    Offenders will be made to do a full five-day week of hard work and job-seeking, under new proposals for community sentences.

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

  • Offenders to go full time on community payback

    Offenders will be made to do a full five day week of hard work and job-seeking, under new proposals for community sentences.

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

  • Libya: International conference in Paris announced

    Prime Minister David Cameron and President Sarkozy have invited the National Transitional Council to attend an international conference in Paris next week.

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

  • Praise for High Street Fund

    Prime Minister David Cameron has today applauded the contribution made by the private sector to getting communities back on their feet in the areas affected by recent rioting.

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