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  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal…

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

  • Government sets out next steps for Green Deal

    The Government today set out secondary legislation that will give industry the green light to bring the Green Deal energy efficiency market …

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on the Renewable Heat Incentive

    The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)  is the first of its kind in the world and provides long term support for renewable heat technologies such as heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal panels. ...

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal this Autumn. Having considered over 600 written responses ...

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

  • Radical immigration changes to reform family visas

    A major overhaul of family migration will help stop foreign criminals hiding behind human rights laws to dodge deportation and ensure only migrants who can pay their way are allowed to come to the UK.

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

  • Radical immigration changes to reform family visas and prevent abuse of human rights

    A major overhaul of family migration will help stop foreign criminals hiding behind human rights laws to dodge deportation and ensure only migrants who can pay their way are allowed to come to the UK.

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

  • Francis Maude Speech: 'Tackling financial loss in government: fraud, error, debt'

    Minister Francis Maude made a speech about fraud and financial loss in government on 6 February 2012.

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

  • Multinational headquarters prepares for global mission

    Personnel from the Gloucestershire-based Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters have been preparing for a 12-month posting as NATO's Response Force. Report by Richard Long.

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

  • British soldier to represent Ghana at 2012 Olympics

    Trooper Emmanuel Nartey, from the First Royal Tank Regiment, has been selected to represent Ghana in judo at the London Olympics.

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

  • UK and US call to make the most of international patent system

    The UK’s Fast Track system, originally introduced in June 2010 with the aim of getting business’ patents granted faster and more cheaply, will…

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

  • Water: Smart hand pumps send texts if they break

    Britain is supporting a breakthrough in text message technology to help tackle water shortages in drought-affected Africa

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

  • Guidance on planning for property and estates transfers issued

    The Department of Health has set out the actions, and timing, required from Primary Care Trusts to prepare for the transfer of property to successor…

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

  • Only 2 weeks until National Markets fortnight

    Show your support - don’t be shy come and buy.

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

  • Vince Cable toasts growth on the South Coast

    The fourth terminal comes as part of a major investment by Associated British Ports (ABP) in the expansion of its vehicle export facilities …

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

  • The Queen honours 1,000th recipient of prestigious award for voluntary service in her Diamond Jubilee year

    112 outstanding UK volunteering groups are today honoured as recipients of The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2012.

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

  • New powers for councils to address housing waiting lists

    New safeguards to ensure vulnerable families are placed in suitable, privately-rented accommodation were proposed today by Housing Minister …

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

  • Grant Shapps responds to proposal on the future of audit for smaller local public bodies

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps said: “I want to make sure that we provide the right solution for the audit of smaller local public…

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

  • Father cycles around UK in memory of soldier son

    The father of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan began the final leg of a 2,460-mile (3,960km) charity cycle ride around the UK this week.

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

  • UK and Iceland sign energy agreement

    Geothermal power from Icelandic volcanoes could supply electricity to the UK under new Memorandum of Understanding The UK and Iceland today…

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

  • Agreement struck to prepare communities for climate change

    Homes, roads and parks could all be better protected from the effects of climate change after an agreement was struck between ministers and local government.

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