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  • Scottish Government publishes Armed Forces Commitments Paper

    A united approach to ensure the well-being of Scotland's Service personnel and veterans was announced on Wednesday, 5 September, by Veterans Minister for the Scottish Government Keith Brown and senior representatives of …

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

  • Government invests £10 million to help universities move to open access

    The investment will enable a number of research-intensive UK institutions to kick-start the process of developing policies and setting up funds…

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

  • DFID research: The Royal Society and DFID: Building research capacity in Africa

    In November 2012 applications will open for a new African research fund launched by the Royal society and DFID.

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

  • Retired Devon policeman walking the beat in Helmand province

    After hanging up his police uniform three years ago, retired Newton Abbot policeman Lieutenant Colonel David Ward is back doing what he does best, but this time in the heat and dust of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Ministerial responsibilities announced at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

    Vince Cable: Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Overall responsibility for the department, strategy and all policies…

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

  • Heat Pump training roadshows for social housing providers

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is holding a series of heat pump training roadshows across Great Britain to help those involved…

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

  • More householders to get help to stay warm and cosy this winter

    Thousands more householders up and down the country will be eligible for help under the Government’s Warm Front scheme from 12 September, when…

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

  • Funding Central boost delivers continued support for civil society

    A site providing information and advice on funding for charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises will be available for 18 months.

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

  • Extradition proceedings against Julian Assange

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament about developments in the extradition proceedings against Julian Assange, and discussions with Ecuador.

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

  • Willetts welcomes Innovation in Assistive Medical Technologies

    Business initiatives announced today: Touch Bionics, a provider of world-leading prosthetic technologies, including the world’s first prosthetic…

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 3 September 2012

    The economy, manufacturing, Lords Reform, constituency boundaries and the greenbelt were discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Safety net against homelessness continues to 2015

    Support secured for those facing homelessness Funding to help those facing the real and frightening prospect of homelessness will continue …

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

  • Major clampdown launched on 'beds in sheds'

    Action to tackle suburban shanty towns Ministers today launched a major clampdown on rogue landlords to bring an end to suburban shanty towns…

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

  • New guidance launched to tackle 'beds in sheds'

    The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has contributed to new guidance to help local authorities deal with rogue landlords and the issue of migrants living in illegally-built outhouses known as 'beds in sheds'.

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

  • Homeowners protected, squatters criminalised

    Homeowners are to receive better protection as squatting in residential buildings becomes a criminal offence.

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

  • Put our towns first and revive the nation's high streets

    Town Team partners to benefit from multi-million pound support MPs returning to Parliament next week can put their towns first by putting their…

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

  • RAF pilot keeps troops supplied in Afghanistan

    An RAF pilot is currently flying Merlin helicopters from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, moving equipment, personnel and supplies to and from the forward operating and patrol bases.

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

  • Serving soldiers in GB Paralympics team

    Three serving soldiers will be among those competing in the Paralympic Games which commence in London today.

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

  • Net migration statistics fall as immigration reforms take hold

    Figures from the Office for National Statistics published today show estimated net migration in the UK has fallen to 216,000 in the year to December 2011, from 252,000 to the year to December 2010, as a raft of recent reform…

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

  • Cash boost for communties supporting neighbourhood planning

    New funding to help communities bring jobs and homes to their neighbourhood using improved planning powers was announced today by Planning Minister…

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