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  • Almost half of all councils already pledging to freeze or cut Council Tax

    Residents and hard pressed families will be delighted to hear that now over 200 councils have already signalled they intend to help with the…

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

  • “We must redouble our efforts to put an end to the violence in Syria”

    Remarks delivered to the UN General Assembly on Syria by UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative Sir Mark Lyall Grant.

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

  • New pipe works mean gas security for North Wales

    Press Ref: 12/011 A vital gas pipeline providing energy security to thousands of households in North Wales is to be replaced. Energy Minister…

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

  • £230,000 grants for library projects

    Thirteen schemes to receive money through the Libraries Development Initiative.

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

  • Grant Shapps writes to John Healey: urgent clarity on Council Tax referendums rules

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps writes to John Healey MP regarding the council tax referendums rules. The Rt Hon John Healey MP House…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech at the Oslo Energy Forum

    Check against delivery Good morning. I am honoured to have the chance to speak to such an influential audience. And I am delighted to be back…

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

  • Speech: Thursday 9 February, Andrew Lansley, SOLACE Annual Charity Dinner

    Andrew Lansley speaks at the SOLACE Annual Charity Dinner.

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

  • Government issues call for surgical research bids

    Researchers across the country have until 25th May to make funding bids for surgical research projects, the government has announced today

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

  • Step Change

    Government hopes to halve its travel on London's transport system during the Olympics to help manage demand.

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

  • £20 million for safety net against repossession

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced a new £20million safety net to help ensure that mortgage repossession remains the last resort …

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

  • Seaside town rejuvenation: £24 million fund opened

    A new fund to help support much loved seaside towns create new jobs and prosperity was launched today by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles …

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

  • UK policy on the export of Taser stun guns

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has made a statement to Parliament on the government's policy of preventing British companies from manufacturing, selling or procuring Taser stun guns.

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

  • Government announces £1 million support for Bomber Command memorial

    One-off grant confirmed by Heritage Minister John Penrose.

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

  • UK will point the way to greener growth at Rio+20

    The UK wants to see Rio+20 drive action on Sustainable Development Goals.

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

  • Help at hand all year round for pensioners on a low income

    Over one million pensioners who may be entitled to Pension Credit should check if they are missing out on extra cash.

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

  • Coastal Towns Regeneration Fund Welcomed by Wales Office Minister

    Wales Office Minister, David Jones is urging Wales’s much-loved seaside towns to capitalise on the opportunity to reinvigorate their surroundings…

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

  • King's Troop RHA moves into state-of-the-art facilities in Woolwich

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) has taken up residence in a new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art equestrian training facility and accommodation centre at Woolwich Garrison.

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

  • Speech by Energy and Climate Secretary Edward Davey on the launch of the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office

    Thank you all for coming. It’s great to be here today, to launch the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office. This is one of my first official …

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

  • Davey puts energy saving at heart of strategy

    08 February 2012 A new offensive on cutting energy waste was launched by Edward Davey today, with the creation of a dedicated team within DECC…

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

  • First estimates of funding in new health structure

    In the future, doctors, nurses and other health professionals could control almost £65 billion of NHS funding, Andrew Lansley has announced

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