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  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP article on shale gas for the Daily Telegraph

    Two months ago, an unlisted energy company released an initial estimate of UK shale gas reserves. Cue protesters picketing my department, and…

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

  • Ed Smith confirmed as Audit Committee Chair of NHS Commissioning Board Authority

    Ed Smith confirmed as Non Executive Director of the NHS Commissioning Board Authority with responsibility for Chairing the Audit Committee

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

  • Responding to the consultation on the Renewable Energy Directive

    Renewable Energy Directive consultation response published.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces UK priorities for UK Chairmanship of Council of Europe

    The Foreign Secretary attended an official Ceremony in Strasbourg today to mark the handover of the Chairmanship from Ukraine.

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

  • Securing borders: Home Secretary's oral statement on suspensions in UK Border Force

    This statement was given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 7 November 2011. This version is checked against delivery.

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

  • Damian Green: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 7 November 2011 by Damian Green, and in the House of Lords by Lord Henley…

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

  • Parish power can save struggling village shops and pubs

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps today issued a new rallying cry to parish councils, to safeguard struggling village shops and pubs for…

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant recognised in law for first time

    The new Armed Forces Act 2011 creates the requirement for an annual Armed Forces Covenant report to Parliament each year. This will set out…

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

  • Greg Barker's article in the New Statesman

    A low-carbon reality The minister for energy and climate makes the case for the coalition’s policies Gone are the days of governments banging…

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

  • Statement by Michael Gove on the allocation of extra £500 million to address the shortage in pupil places

    Written ministerial statement by Education Secretary Michael Gove on the allocation of extra £500 million to address the shortage in pupil places, and the launch of the consultation on school premises regulations.

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

  • Schools to be freed from over-prescriptive buildings rules

    Schools across England are to be freed from confusing and unnecessary regulations on school buildings.

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

  • UK Secretary of State for International Development visits Kabul

    Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell visited Afghanistan from 30 October to 1 November.

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

  • Student visa system changes - cutting abuse and raising standards

    Tough new rules and enforcement action to stop abuse of the student visa system mean that more than 450 education providers will no longer be able to sponsor new international students.

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

  • Local Government Association conference

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • MOD announces first community projects to receive Covenant funding

    More than £423,000 has been given to 13 bids from across the country to help fund local projects that increase understanding of, or support …

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

  • UK help for Afghan mine victims

    The UK is to help provide 3,800 new artificial limbs and 10,000 crutches for Afghan children and adults

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

  • Get ready for winter

    Government, Age UK and Met Office launch plans to keep people warm and healthy in the cold weather

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

  • Plan launched to keep us healthy this winter

    The ‘Cold weather plan for England’ 2011, which aims to protect people’s health throughout the cold winter months

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

  • Flood risk areas prepared for emergencies says independent report

    England and Wales are now better prepared than ever to respond to major flooding, says an independent report published today.

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

  • Press conference on eradicating polio

    The Prime Minister gave a press conference on eradicating polio with other world leaders on 29 October 2011 in Perth, Australia.

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