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  • Minister's comments taken out of context

    News reports have claimed that Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has admitted that the poorest areas will be hit hardest by cuts. This…

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

  • Tough new publicity rules for councils take effect today

    Measures by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to preserve a strong, vibrant, independent local press are now in force as new rules governing…

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

  • Performance reward grant determination 2010 to 2011:2

    Details of the local area agreement reward performance grant paid to 11 councils on 31 March 2011

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  • Home Builders Federation 'one year on' conference

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Britain is a growing society. The number of households is set to keep on rising in the years to come…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP comment on publication of provisional greenhouse gas emissions statistics for 2010

    Commenting on today’s publication of provisional greenhouse gas emissions statistics for 2010, Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon…

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

  • New tidal energy device to make waves in Welsh waters

    An innovative new project to generate tidal energy in Ramsey Sound off Pembrokeshire was today given the go ahead by Energy and Climate Change…

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

  • Provisional figures for 2010 greenhouse gas emissions and final figures for 2009 greenhouse gas emissions - statistical release

    DECC today publishes provisional 2010 estimates of UK greenhouse gas emissions, together with final estimates of 2009 UK greenhouse gas emissions…

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

  • Statement following PILOT meeting, London

    The government-oil and gas industry group met in London today

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

  • Greater flexibility for drug testing in police stations

    Police forces will now have greater freedom and flexibility to drug test people on arrest, James Brokenshire announced today.

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

  • £7 million boost for Big Society as 183 more charities get cash support

    The government's Transition Fund, to help charities prepare for Big Society opportunities, will have an additional £7million from the Department of Health.

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

  • Future of local public audit

    …Grant Shapps): On 13 August 2010 my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State…

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

  • Northern heroes honoured for actions in Afghanistan

    Various soldiers who hail from northern England were amongst those recognised for their actions while deployed to Afghanistan in the Operational Honours List published last week.

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

  • DECC lays foundations for smart meters rollout

    A crucial step in delivering the UK’s energy security and low carbon future was taken today with the publication of the Government’s plans for…

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

  • Boost for voluntary and community groups as funding is extended

    Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark has confirmed that funding for vital community projects through the Communitybuilders scheme will continue…

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

  • Government consults on plans to increase accountability and efficiency in local auditing

    Proposals for establishing a new decentralised, local audit regime that will replace the Audit Commission are being set out today for consultation…

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

  • Grant Shapps offers 'Build Now, Pay Later' deal to developers

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today offered developers a Build Now, Pay Later deal to get work started on thousands of new homes without…

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Libya conference

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said today's conference would be seeking to create the conditions for the Libyan people to determine their own future.

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

  • New politics at home, new partnerships abroad

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg delivers a speech to the Mexican Senate

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

  • TUC protest in London 28 March 2011: Home Secretary's response

    Speech to Parliament on 28 March on the TUC protest in London. This version is as written, not as spoken. ‘Mr Speaker, …

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

  • New politics at home, new partnerships abroad

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has addressed the Mexican Senate, the first senior British politician ever to be afforded the honour.

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