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  • ‘Big Society already thriving in the heart of Wales’, says Welsh Office Minister.

    …Welsh Office Minister David Jones today praised the Big Society spirit of Mid Wales as he visited voluntary and community organisations to…

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

  • New homes bonus could offer lifeline to local youth projects

    Grant Shapps calls on youth campaigners to contact their town hall to see what plans their council has to use this new government cash.

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

  • A moment of maturity for local government

    The Prime Minister said on Monday that at the heart of the Big Society is rebuilding responsibility and giving people more control over their…

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

  • Women on Boards

    Lord Davies has launched his independent review into Women on Boards.

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

  • FTSE 100 companies should aim for 25% women board members – Lord Davies recommends

    The report says that companies should set targets for 2013 and 2015 to ensure that more talented and gifted women can get into the top jobs …

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

  • Policing and Criminal Justice Minister visits West Yorkshire Police

    Policing and Criminal Justice Minister Nick Herbert visited West Yorkshire to hear about the work of local police to tackle crime.

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

  • Support to tackle female genital mutilation

    New guidelines will help frontline professionals such as nurses, doctors, teachers and social workers identify and prevent Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), equalities minister Lynne Featherstone announced today.

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

  • More than £100 million of extra funding to repair winter potholes

    English councils have been given more than £100 million of extra funding for repairing road potholes.

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

  • Citizen journalists and bloggers should be let in to public council meetings

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles urges councils to let citizen journalists and bloggers in to council meetings.

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

  • Access to local council meetings: ministerial letter

    A letter from the Local Government Minister to all councils urging greater access to council meetings

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

  • More separating couples to be spared court battles

    Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol.

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

  • Cumbria visit

    Cumbria visit by Norman Baker where he announced further funding after severe flooding.

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

  • Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to an article about housebuilding in the Financial Times

    Homes posturing ignores reforms From Grant Shapps MP. Sir, The National Housing Federation is once again true to form with its cynical posturing…

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

  • UK calls for UN action on Libya

    Foreign Secretary says UK gravely concerned about the situation in Libya.

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

  • Prime Minister urges reform in the Middle East

    Prime Minister David Cameron has called for political and economic reform in the Middle East at this "precious moment of opportunity".

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

  • "The relationship between the UK and Ghana is strong and vibrant"

    UK's Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham has delivered a speech during his visit to Ghana on Shared prosperity, shared security and shared values: A solid foundation for the future.

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

  • Progress in Helmand a year after Op MOSHTARAK

    The General in charge of ISAF forces in Helmand has spoken about the province's progression from a Taliban-controlled area to a civil, functioning society one year after Operation MOSHTARAK was launched.

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

  • UK and Russia commit to collaboration in space science

    The UK-Russia Year of Space 2011 puts in place an agreement for enhanced collaboration in space science research. This will see University College…

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

  • Venezuelan musical movement inspiring Scottish children

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore met children from the Big Noise Orchestra today to see how music is helping to bring the local community together.

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

  • Team GB cyclists try out London 2012 Velodrome

    Cycling centre becomes the first Olympic Park venue to be completed

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