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  • Rewards for homes with the New Homes Bonus

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today pledged cash for communities who allow new homes to be built in their area. Almost £1bn Government funding…

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

  • The UK and Algeria: Partners in Growth

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt writes in the Algerian media ahead of his visit to the country.

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

  • Concern for Nasrin Sotoudeh

    Minister for the Middle East voices concern ahead of trial of Iranian human rights lawyer.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A snapshot of the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Helmand police lead operation to detain insurgents

    Operation ZMARAY SARAK 5, a joint effort by the Afghan National Police, Afghan Border Police and troops from the National Directorate of Security…

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

  • Help for graduates to access arts and creative jobs

    Creative bursaries scheme launched today.

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

  • Government backs livestock industry sustainability efforts

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice today backed industry efforts to achieve a more sustainable livestock sector.

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

  • UK responds to European Commission consultation on pensions

    Response to the European Commission’s Green Paper “towards adequate, sustainable and safe European pension systems”.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report 707: Employment and Support Allowance: findings from a face-to-face survey of customers

    Survey focusing on the characteristics, views and experiences of customers who have made a claim for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

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

  • PM press conference at G20

    A transcript of Prime Minister David Cameron's press conference at the close of the G20 Summit in Seoul on 12 November 2010.

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

  • Armchair auditors pore over council spending data

    Large numbers are hunting through council data as their local spending information goes online.

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

  • Director-General announces intention to move on

    One of the most senior civil servants in the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) today announced her intention to step down…

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

  • End to red tape that stopped social home improvements

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today pledged extra cash to improve the condition of social homes, helping to provide a decent home for some of…

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

  • New common sense code to build greener homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today published an improved green rating for new homes that will help deliver the next generation of green properties…

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

  • Seek early help to avoid repossession

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today welcomed new figures from lenders showing that fewer homeowners are facing the threat of repossession. …

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces members of Human Rights Advisory Group

    The Human Rights Advisory Group has been established to give the Foreign Secretary the best possible information about human rights challenges, and for the Foreign Office to benefit from outside advice on the conduct of its policy.

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

  • British National Henry Djaba detained in Libya

    The Evening Standard published a story on 8 November about the unlawful detention in Libya of a British National, Henry Djaba.

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

  • Minister for Europe presents flagship EU Bill to Parliament

    …Minister for Europe David Lidington has introduced the Coalition Government's EU Bill to the House of Commons.…

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

  • Recent commander in southern Afghanistan reports on progress

    The former top-ranking British General in southern Afghanistan spoke yesterday about the progress made in Afghanistan over the course of the past 12 months and some of the problems still to overcome. Report by Sharon Kean.

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

  • Navy commemorates 70th anniversary of Battle of Taranto

    Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Taranto, when, on 11 November 1940, for the first time in history, an enemy fleet was largely destroyed by naval aircraft launched from a ship at sea.

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