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  • Family planning: London summit, 11 July 2012

    Making lifesaving contraceptives available to an additional 120 million women and girls by 2020

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

  • New reduced price for passports

    The price of a standard passport will be reduced by £5 from this autumn, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced today.

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

  • New reduced price for passports

    The price of a standard passport will be reduced by £5 from this autumn, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced today.

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

  • Department of Health to revamp outdated Victorian hospital deemed ‘not fit for purpose’ by the regulator

    A high security hospital that has been branded ‘not fit for purpose’ by the regulator is to get an upgrade to facilities for patients and staff.

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

  • Reforming care and support – better quality care, peace of mind and promoting independence

    The most radical reform of the social care system in 64 years is announced today.

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

  • Government announces care and support reforms

    The government has announced the biggest reform of the care and support system since 1948.

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

  • Bereavement Benefits for the 21st Century consultation response

    New proposals for better supporting people on benefits after the loss of a spouse or civil partner are set out by Lord Freud.

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

  • Bill of Rights consultation launched

    The Commission on a Bill of Rights has issued a second consultation paper, after the discussion paper published last year.

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

  • Nick Gibb on the importance of studying languages in school

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb on the benefits of learning languages. Speech delivered at the German Embassy.

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

  • Prime Minister's Speech on Family Planning

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £500 million in aid at the Family Planning Summit 2012 to increase international access to contraceptives.

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

  • PM David Cameron and President Hollande press conference

    PM: "We found much common ground today. Not just about European policy today but also how we develop European policy for Britain and for France in the future."

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

  • A major step forward for children's inspections

    Proposals for a multi-agency inspection for the protection of children and a separate inspection for looked after children and care leavers.

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  • Andrew Lansley on the care and support white paper (video)

    Andrew Lansley has made a speech about the care and support white paper.

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

  • Law Commission responds to the white paper and draft bill (video)

    Frances Patterson has responded to the draft Care and Support Bill on behalf of the Law Commission.

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

  • Transparency - train punctuality information

    Additional punctuality information of train services released.

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

  • Annual update on Crossrail

    Provides an update on progress with the Crossrail project and an outline of funding and expenditure amounts.

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

  • Community groups to bring 2,000 empty homes back to life with government help

    Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew…

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

  • Foreign Secretary reaction to sentencing of Thomas Lubanga

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the sentencing of Thomas Lubanga to 14 years is a powerful reminder that those who commit the most serious international crimes will be held accountable.

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

  • Importance of aerospace

    Mark Prisk sets out the government's commitment to the aerospace industry through funding, education and partnerships.

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

  • Evidence on the Communications Data Bill

    Home Office outlines purpose of the Communications Data Bill and how it will continue to give police vital powers to help catch criminals.

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