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  • Dame Mary Marsh appointed to review skills in voluntary sector

    Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society, has appointed Dame Mary Marsh to lead a review into leadership and skills in the voluntary sector.

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

  • Maria Miller announces final funding has been agreed for Bomber Command Memorial dedication ceremony

    Culture Secretary Maria Miller today announced that the final £600,000 to close the funding gap for June's ceremony costs has been secured

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

  • Funding agreed for Bomber Command Memorial dedication ceremony

    Culture Secretary Maria Miller announces £600,000 package to close remaining funding gap. 

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister supports World Mental Health Day

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg made a statement in support of World Mental Health Day.

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

  • UK Trade & Investment refreshes board in drive to double exports

    Crispin Simon, Sandra Rogers and Jon Harding OBE join in the roles of managing director of trade development, managing director of marketing…

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

  • Greater protection for homeowners

    The Justice Secretary today announced that householders would have greater protection from burglars.

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

  • Third year of Council Tax freeze announced

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced new support for local authorities in England to help them freeze council tax for a further…

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

  • Civil servants to receive 10 days' paid leave for Reserves training

    The Defence Secretary has announced that, from December, civil servants in central government departments who volunteer as reservists will receive a minimum of 10 days' special paid leave per year to conduct their milita…

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

  • Green Deal - Green Light

    Greg Barker visited Birmingham this afternoon, to congratulate the City Council and Carillion Energy Services on the announcement of its Green…

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

  • Powering the Nation: Article by John Hayes published in House Magazine

    Benjamin Disraeli said, “What we expect seldom occurs, but what we least expect generally happens to us.” That sums up rather well my feeling…

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

  • Speech by Edward Davey to Gastech Conference

    Introduction On behalf of Her Majesty's Government, let me welcome GasTech to London. This is a key conference in a vital industry that's of strategic importance to the UK. You've come to London aft...

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

  • Civil service union work brought under control

    The Cabinet Office is leading a radical overhaul of the arrangements that allow civil servants to undertake trade union work in work hours.

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

  • Third year of council tax freeze announced

    Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced new support for local authorities in England to help them freeze council tax for a further year.

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

  • Bank fines to be used to support Britain’s Armed Forces community

    The Government is changing the rules so that fines from banks and other financial services firms no longer go to the industry.

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

  • Financial boost to Reserves and injured Service personnel

    The Government is showing its commitment to Armed Forces personnel by giving extra financial support to Reserves and injured Service personnel.

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

  • New 'Community Shares' to boost local services

    Communities Minister Don Foster today launched a new Community Shares Unit to help local people claim a stake and become part owners of much…

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

  • More help for small businesses looking to export

    It comes as a new report from Barclays says businesses generate an average growth of 30 per cent after exporting for just two years. The …

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

  • Government pledges £12 million to save British heritage icon Ironbridge Gorge

    The Government has stepped in to save one of Britain’s most famous vistas - the world heritage site at Ironbridge Gorge - by committing a £12million…

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

  • £60m small business scheme launched through Regional Growth Fund

    The CDFA will receive £30 million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) which has been matched with a further £30 million by the …

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

  • Syria: UK aid to help 10,000 refugees through winter

    New UK aid will provide those who fled the ongoing fighting with essential supplies to survive freezing temperatures

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