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  • Defence heads mark 10 years of Afghanistan operations

    The UK is in Afghanistan for one overriding reason: to protect our own national security by helping the Afghans take control of theirs. This…

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

  • Department for Business response to AgustaWestland announcement on job losses

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The news of job losses at AgustaWestland will be upsetting for the individuals involved and the wider…

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

  • Mossbourne to open new academy in Hackney

    The highly successful Mossbourne Academy is to open a brand new academy in Hackney.

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

  • Response to concerns about sustainable development threatening playing fields

    The Department responds to an article in the Telegraph raising concerns that the presumption in favour of sustainable development will threaten…

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

  • Princess presents bravery award to Navy helicopter crew

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal presented the crew of HMS Chatham's Lynx helicopter with a bravery award at the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society's Skill and Gallantry Awards this week.

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

  • Big Society drive to boost local social action begins

    The £80 million Community First fund, which will provide small grants to community groups and local social action projects, opened today.

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

  • Government plans to slash live entertainment red tape

    Following the Red Tape Challenge, Minister vows to reduce ’pointless bureaucracy’ for smaller events.

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

  • Communities 'vital' to rehabilitation revolution

    …Community groups and voluntary sector are crucial to making the Government's 'rehabilitation revolution' a reality, says Lord McNally.…

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

  • Trafford businesses are shaping their area's future

    Businesses in Trafford, Manchester, are taking the lead in the development of the areas neighbourhood plan.

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

  • Welcome rise in affordable housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed new figures showing the largest increase in the supply of affordable homes since the mid-1990s. …

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

  • Foreign Secretary disappointed by Russian and Chinese veto of UNSCR on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime.

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

  • Major expansion of National Citizen Service for 16-year-olds

    The Prime Minister David Cameron today announced that National Citizen Service (NCS) for 16-year-olds will be tripled in size.

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

  • Government strategy for surplus land published

    The Department of Health has published its strategy to accelerate the release of public sector land to help local communities and the NHS

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

  • Lord McNally University of Hertfordshire lecture

    Lord McNally lecture about the work of the probation service and rehabilitation.

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

  • Pride of Britain Awards "demonstrate the decency of British people"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written an article for the Daily Mirror on the Pride of Britain awards.

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

  • Government on track to provide land for 100,000 new homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today hailed the rapid progress of Government plans to release formerly-used public land with enough capacity …

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

  • New interactive careers and learning tool launches

    Lifelong Learning Accounts will empower adults to take more control over their learning with clear information and advice on skills, careers and financial support all in one place.

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

  • Construction begins on new Defence Medical Services facilities

    More than 1,100 Service personnel will be based at the new site, delivering high quality medical support to the Armed Forces. A turf-cutting…

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

  • Response to claims that the National Planning Policy Framework will weaken the provision of affordable housing

    The Department responds to an article in the Observer claiming that the National Planning Policy Framework will weaken the provision of affordable…

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

  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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