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  • Julian Ashby appointed HCA Regulation Committee Chair

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today confirmed that Julian Ashby, deputy chairman of the Tenant Services Authority, has been appointed Chairman…

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

  • UAVs reaping benefits in Afghanistan

    The RAF's Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are the eyes in the sky keeping tabs on the insurgency in Afghanistan. Report by Andrew Simms.

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

  • Ed Vaizey hails Creative City in heart of the Midlands

    Minister welcomes public-private partnership for the creative industries in Greater Birmingham and Solihull.

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

  • European Convention on Human Rights: current challenges

    Speech by Dominic Grieve QC MP

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

  • David Willetts comments on UCAS applications figures

    Commenting on early UCAS 2012 applications data, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “It is too early in the applications…

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

  • Grant Shapps calls on social landlords to help their tenants reduce energy bills

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on councils and housing associations across the country to help their tenants during this time of…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes elections in Tunisia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement on today's historic elections in Tunisia.

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

  • Could you be the Next BRIT Thing?

    Katie Melua and fellow music stars urge young singers and musicians to upload their entries and get voting!

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

  • Speech: 21 October 2011, Andrew Lansley, NCAS 2011: Tough Times, Good Decisions

    Andrew Lansley speaks at NCAS 2011.

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

  • Northern Rail conference

    Speech discussing rail advancements, spending and future plans.

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

  • Europe-wide approach to ending violence against women

    Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone, was in Brussels this week to raise issues affecting women and the LGB&T community.

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

  • Equality for disabled people

    Speech by Maria Miller MP.

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

  • Grant Shapps calls for 30-year mortgages

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on lenders to consider offering more longer-term fixed mortgages of as much as 30 years, to encourage…

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

  • Gareth Roberts Science Policy Lecture

    It is truly an honour to give this, the third Gareth Roberts memorial lecture. Sir Gareth looms large over much of what I’ll be discussing…

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

  • UK research base most productive in the world

    The ‘International Comparative Performance of the UK Research Base 2011’ report was compiled by Elsevier and published by the Department for…

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

  • One year to Green Deal - Energy Act becomes law

    The Energy Act has become law setting in stone the legal framework for the Green Deal, which will be launched in Autumn next year. The Green…

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

  • Professor Malcolm Grant confirmed as chair of NHS commissioning board

    Health Secretary responds to announcement of Professor Malcolm Grant as the Chair of the NHS Commissioning Board

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

  • Ken Clarke: courts to see sensitive intelligence

    New proposals allowing secret intelligence to be used in courts were announced by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke today.

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

  • New Schools Network awarded grant to support free schools

    Information about the grant awarded to the New Schools Network (NSN) by the Department for Education.…

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

  • Over two million pounds allocated to fund 50,000 school cycle training places

    Norman Baker announces funding for over 50,000 Bikeability cycle training places through 206 schools across England.

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