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  • Voluntary sector at the heart of public service reform

    Ministers pledge swift action to open up opportunities for the voluntary sector to help deliver public services as part of the Big Society.

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

  • Blogs of war - stories from the front line

    War reporting has changed. These days, we can learn about life and death on the front line from blogs. Lorraine McBride explores the phenomenon.

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

  • Tank Regiment soldiers support development in Helmand

    Soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment have been working with the Military Stabilisation Support Team (MSST) in Lashkar Gah to build relationships with locals and help refurbish a school.

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

  • Aviation medics push limits to protect RAF aircrews

    Tornado GR4 crews currently deployed to Afghanistan are already benefiting from high-tech lifesaving equipment that has been tested and developed…

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

  • Lightening the Load - Better Regulation Executive Report Published

    “In compiling this report, I’ve been struck by the way that so many of our micro-businesses are struggling to cope with existing regulations…

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

  • Government to cut planning and consents bureaucracy

    Responding to Adrian Penfold’s review of non-planning consents, business minister Mark Prisk and planning minister Bob Neill said the Government…

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

  • Best practice for councils managing spending cuts with civil society

    Nick Hurd has published examples of how local authorities can work well with charities and groups to minimise the impact of spending cuts.

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

  • Theresa May on counter-terrorism priorities

    The Home Secretary made her first major speech on counter-terrorism saying tough decisions will be taken to protect the British public.

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

  • Terrorism: Home Secretary's speech on the response to the terrorist threat

    This speech was to the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on 3 November 2010. The version here is as written, rather than as delivered.

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

  • New research will help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    Agriculture contributes about eight per cent of all UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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

  • Speech by The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Sassoon at the PPP Forum annual dinner

    Speech by the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Speech by The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP at Chatham House

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Relate Annual Conference

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith

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

  • Heart of the community' conference

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Speech delivered on behalf of the Secretary of State. Introduction It…

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

  • How healthy is your high street?

    A simple new health check to help local business people spot early signs of decline in their high street is launched today

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

  • Sapper William Blanchard killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sapper William Blanchard from 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), serving with the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Task …

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  • Help for retail sector as new guide asks ‘how healthy is your high street’?

    The ‘Healthy High Street’ guide is the first of its kind: a practical aid to help local businesses, councils and community organisations spot…

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

  • Government hosts Olympic Sponsors’ Summit

    Speaking at the Department for Business representatives from Lloyds TSB, Deloitte and BT raised the challenges and opportunities the Games present…

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

  • Ministers confirm cooperation at UK-France summit

    The French and British governments confirmed their commitment to work closely over illegal migration and abuse of the asylum system.

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

  • Publication of DWP working paper: No 87: Research on Predictions of Incomes in Retirement

    Working Paper which presents the findings from research on the nature and cognitive basis of people’s predictions of income in retirement.

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