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  • Smoking time bomb: cigarettes the most deadly cause of house fire fatalities

    Smokers urged to ‘put it out, right out’ on No Smoking Day 9 March. Smokers are being reminded today that careless disposal of cigarettes is…

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

  • Local Government Association annual fire conference 2011: the future of fire

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thank you for inviting me to be here today. The Fire and Rescue Service is at the heart of ensuring…

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

  • 2011/03/09 - Green Paper Consultation Event (Exports)

    Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, London on Wednesday 9 March 2011. Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology - Peter Luff MP also gave …

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

  • Chris Huhne's speech to the CBI: 'Green consumers'

    Thanks very much for that introduction. The last CBI event I spoke at was the annual climate change conference, back in November. Under Richard Lambert's stewardship, the CBI went from strength to st...

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

  • Kenneth Clarke sees projects that cut reoffending

    Ken Clarke visited Nottingham to speak to staff and offenders about several rehabilitation schemes that stop offenders committing more crime.

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

  • Tim Loughton speaks at the Funding the Future conference

    The Children's Minister talks about the importance of innovation in the voluntary and community sector.

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

  • Citizens Advice Consumer Empowerment Debate

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak at your debate today. Your topic - empowerment - is a very timely and important one right…

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

  • Better Choices: Better Deals

    Introduction Thank you very much for joining us today for the launch of _Better Choices: Better Deals _- the Government’s strategy to create…

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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 the BVCA Chairman’s Dinner

    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

  • Girls determined to get an education

    How school bursaries are changing girls' lives in Tanzania

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  • Body confidence campaign

    This speech was given by Lynne Feathersone at the Endangered Species International Summit at Royal Festival Hall in central London on 4 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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

  • Mexican jailed after drugs found in suitcase

    A man from Mexico has been jailed for eight years today after trying to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds worth of cocaine through Glasgow Airport.

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

  • Extra funding to help people with disabilities stay in their home

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has confirmed that despite the tough financial climate, £180m is being given to councils to help them fund home…

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

  • Mansion House Trade and Industry speech 2011

    Vince Cable outlines 3 key items in the government's growth strategy: free trade, deregulation and removing the barriers to investment.

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

  • Irish Guards visit Helmand school

    During a patrol in the Upper Gereshk Valley this week, soldiers from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards visited a newly-built school to see the positive effects of their aggressive assaults on the Taliban.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to CentreForum - 3 March 2011

    A blueprint for our energy future In autumn 2000, more rain fell on England and Wales than at any time for 230 years. 10,000 homes and businesses…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the NOF Energy Conference

    Introduction Thank you for that kind introduction. It’s a privilege and a pleasure to be here today. And it’s a wonderful time to be talking…

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

  • Greg Barker's speech to the RUK Wave and Tidal Conference, QEII conference centre

    Introduction I am delighted to be here to address you today and would like to thank Maria [McCaffery] for the invitation to speak to you. Many…

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

  • Lance Corporal Liam Richard Tasker killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Liam Richard Tasker, from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 1 March 2011.

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  • Home Secretary's speech on a new approach to fighting crime

    This speech was given by Theresa May at a community safety partnership event on 2 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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