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  • Grant Shapps responds to article in Financial Times on homelessness

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to an article in the Financial Times on homelessness and housing benefits. Dear Sir, It is misleading…

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

  • Universities UK Annual Conference

    Good morning - and thank you, Eric Thomas, for that introduction. I’d like to wish you every success in your new role - and to record my…

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

  • Statement on the report into the death of Mr Baha Mousa in Iraq in 2003

    Statement by Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Chief of the General Staff responds to Baha Mousa Inquiry Report

    Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall, has responded to today's publication of Sir William Gage's report of his independent public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Baha Mousa in Ir…

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

  • Publication of DWP research report no. 773: Perceptions of Income Requirements in Retirement

    Research exploring how people feel about their standard of living and income in retirement and their feelings about their financial future.

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

  • Grant Shapps issues message to struggling households: seek early support

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today sent a clear message that any household threatened with homelessness must seek help and advice as early…

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

  • British troops keep the peace in Cyprus

    Soldiers from the 3 Royal Anglian Group are in Cyprus at the forefront of Operation TOSCA - the UK's biggest overseas operation after Afghanistan. Ian Carr reports.

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

  • Brits insulate for winter as Huhne turns up heat on 'Big 6'

    Almost 300,000 insulation measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation have been installed in British homes over the past three months, …

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

  • Greg Barker's article in Total Politics magazine

    Greenest Government Ever One of David Cameron’s first acts as Prime Minister was to come to the Department of Energy and Climate Change last…

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

  • DFID research: New call for impact evaluations of social protection

    New call for impact evaluations of social protection.

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

  • Grant Shapps issues landlords with call to arms on tackling homelessness

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on the country’s top 50 housing associations to use their expertise and wide-ranging experience…

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

  • The riots one month on: the good work must continue

    This week marks one month since the worst of the rioting hit the streets of some of our biggest cities.

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

  • Royal Engineers build a new future for Afghanistan

    A Royal Engineers team is helping local Afghans in Lashkar Gah build a future beyond 2014 by offering advice on a range of projects vital to the security of the area. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Minister praises 'thriving' oil and gas sector

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today used a speech to the Offshore Europe Conference in Aberdeen to highlight the continued importance of the…

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

  • £20 million Social Action Fund opens

    A Social Action Fund will offer grants to projects across England that promote volunteering.

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

  • Grant Shapps responds to judge's ruling on squatters rights

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to judge’s ruling ordering a London council to publish a list of empty homes in their area. Grant Shapps…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's speech on education

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has delivered a speech on education at Southfields Community College, Wandsworth.

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

  • Taxi testing in King’s Lynn

    King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council area are introducing DSA driving assessments from September 2011 for would-be taxi drivers.

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  • New factsheets give tenants and landlords the lowdown on their rights and responsibilities

    In a move designed to strengthen tenants’ and landlords’ awareness of their rights and responsibilities, Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today…

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

  • Keeping 45 Commando's wheels turning in Helmand

    Keeping the wheels turning on vehicles of the 45 Commando Royal Marines Battle Group in the Nad 'Ali (South) area of Helmand province is a team of military engineers. Report by Ian Carr.

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