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  • Circus update: plan to ban wild animals progresses

    In March, the Government confirmed its intention to ban the use of performing wild animals in circuses.

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

  • Myth Bust: Daily Telegraph claim that flood insurance premiums will rise

    Any scheme to ensure the affordability and availability of flood insurance, would not place extra costs on home owners or taxpayers.

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

  • Home Office minister pays tribute to Holocaust hero Frank Foley

    This morning Home Office minister Lord Henley dedicated a plaque to the memory of Holocaust hero Frank Foley at historic Hoop Lane Cemetery.

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

  • Home Secretary statement on Olympic security

    Home Secretary Theresa May's statement to the House of Commons this morning (Thursday 12 July)

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

  • Wales Office Minister sees Big Society in action in Llandudno

    Wales Office Minister David Jones will today (12 July) chair the second Wales Office-led Big Society Advisory Forum in Llandudno. The meeting…

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes launch of waterways trust

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan is encouraging more people to get involved in their local waterways as Wales’ historic canals and…

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

  • Weak primary schools in Lancashire to become academies

    Dr Liz Sidwell encourages poorly performing primary schools to become academies.

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

  • Press briefing afternoon 12 July 2012

    House of Lords reform, Heathrow expansion, Olympics security, issues with the M4 motorway and economic growth were discussed.

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

  • Chief Surveillance Commissioner - Sir Christopher Rose

    Re-appointment of The Right Honourable Sir Christopher Rose as Chief Surveillance Commissioner.

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

  • Courses for jobseekers are not leading them into employment

    …Today Ofsted published its 'Skills for employment' report at its first annual learning and skills lecture.…

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  • Foundations laid for future growth of aviation as government unveils long-term strategy

    Draft aviation policy framework published.

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

  • The Intelligence and Security Committee’s Annual Report for 2011-2012

    The annual report from the Intelligence and Security Committee has been published for 2011 to 2012.

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

  • Bikeability

    Norman Baker video and transcript of speech about Bikeability.

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

  • Fundamental review of employment tribunal rules: letter from Mr Justice Underhill to Norman Lamb

    Letter, dated 29 June 2012, from Mr Justice Underhill to Norman Lamb, Minister for Employment Relations. Sets out recommendations from the review…

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  • Low Pay Commission visit to Ely

    David Norgrove, Peter Donaldson and Neil Goulden will meet a number of representatives in Ely to hear first hand what impact the National Minimum…

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

  • Employment tribunals rules review published

    Mr Justice Underhill made a number of recommendations that aim to streamline the process, improve understanding and cut costs, these include…

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

  • Climate action in a distracted world

    Thanks very much Bernice, and thanks to Chatham House for hosting this event. There are few think tanks that are global in both outlook and recognition. This is one of them. So I'm very pleased to be...

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

  • BBC Trust appointments

    Sonita Alleyne and Aideen McGinley have been appointed to the BBC Trust, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

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

  • Family planning: UK aid saves a woman’s life every two hours

    British aid will save the life of a woman or girl in the developing world every two hours for the next eight years.

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

  • Family planning: Historic breakthrough for 120m women

    An extraordinary global breakthrough giving access to family planning for 120 million women in the world’s poorest countries was hailed today.

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