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  • Latest position on the UK floods

    Eric Pickles' Commons statement on government action in response to the UK floods.

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

  • Call for Bids – Human Rights and Democracy Programme Fund

    The bidding round for the Human Rights and Democracy Programme is extended until 7 March 2014 Friday

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

  • Statement from the Prime Minister following Sunday's COBR meeting

    Prime Minister David Cameron chaired a meeting of the government emergency committee meeting on Sunday 9 February.

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

  • Eric Pickles' update following the 8 February COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the COBR meeting he chaired on the evening of 8 February.

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

  • The importance of Scotland to the UK: David Cameron’s speech

    The Prime Minister called on people across the UK to speak out in favour of the UK and against Scottish independence.

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

  • Press-conference on Great British education excellence for Ukraine

    Press-conference on the forthcoming high-profile educational fair showcasing the best of British education for Ukraine, took place in Kyiv

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

  • PM: "no restrictions on help" for those affected by storms

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £100 million for flood defences and says there will be "no restrictions on help" for those affected.

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

  • Talks begin over contracts to tackle reoffending

    Crucial Government reforms aimed at overhauling the way offenders are managed have moved a step closer, as organisations bidding for new regional rehabilitation work have been invited to begin formal contract talks.

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

  • Funding boost for programmes that reduce reoffending

    Charities and social enterprises who use innovative ways to reduce reoffending in England have been handed a boost worth more than £2 million.

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

  • Government action taken to respond to floods and extreme weather

    Eric Pickles describes the action the government has taken in light of the recent floods and extreme weather.

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

  • Best of British tea brands showcased in Kolkata

    The British Deputy High Commission organised a tea tasting event in Kolkata today to showcase the 'Best of British tea brands'.

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

  • More support for communities affected by floods

    Communities affected by severe weather will benefit from enhanced support to help meet costs.

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

  • New planning court gets go ahead to support UK growth

    Key building projects which generate thousands of jobs in communities across the UK will benefit from changes to tackle costly and unnecessary legal delays under plans to speed up and reform the Judicial Review system announ…

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

  • Funding for new ways to encourage voter registration

    New funding will help to boost voter registration in Great Britain and make sure that everyone in the country has the chance to vote.

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

  • Town halls asked to help freeze Council Tax this year

    Eric Pickles has called on councils to take up the offer of additional central government funding to help freeze Council Tax this year.

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

  • Final local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015

    Written ministerial statement by Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis on the final local government finance settlement 2014 to 2015.

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

  • Police Grant Report England and Wales 2014 to 2015

    This WMS was laid in Parliament on 5 February 2014, in the House of Commons by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Japan is Back, Britain is Back

    Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, gave a speech on the UK-Japan relationship at an event by the Naigai Jose Chosakai held on 3 February in the Tokyo International Forum.

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

  • GREAT Week design mission to South Korea

    Mission provides opportunity for UK creative companies to promote design expertise to South Korean audience.

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

  • Arab Partnership: Call for proposals for Algeria

    The Arab Partnership is NOW opening a call for proposals for Algeria for fiscal year 2015-2016.

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