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  • Council Tax freeze grants 2011 to 2012

    Letter to local councils explaining that all eligible authorities in England have voluntarily frozen or reduced their Council Tax.

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  • First four new generation Enterprise Zone locations identified

    The areas were hailed today by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Business Secretary Vince Cable, who announced the launch of a scheme to…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech for the CPRE annual lecture

    Introduction Thanks very much. I’m delighted to be here today. Eighty-five years ago, a small group gathered here in London changed the landscape…

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

  • 100% Council Tax freeze protection delivered across the country

    Local people will get a much needed tax break with every English council taking up a Government offer to fund the first ever council tax freeze…

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

  • Radical changes in housing and planning will drive local growth

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed measures to improve the planning system, action to get the house building industry building …

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

  • Council Tax freeze 2011 to 2012

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Mr. Eric Pickles): I am pleased to inform the House that all eligible local,…

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

  • Planning for growth

    The Minister of State for Decentralisation (Mr. Greg Clark): The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today issued a call to action on growth,…

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

  • MOD looks at sustainability during Climate Week

    The Ministry of Defence is joining other government departments, companies, charities, schools, local councils and other organisations in the UK's first national event to inspire people to combat climate change.

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

  • A fair change on petrol prices - Moore comment on the Budget

    The Budget announced today will see a cut in fuel duty for motorists

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

  • Mushtaq Ahmed on UK’s tolerant and multi-faith society

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, former Pakistani cricketer and England Cricket Team spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed discusses why he has enjoyed living and working in the UK.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech on Scottish renewables

    I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you in person today, but I’m glad we got the low-carbon video option working. I didn’t want to miss out on a chance…

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

  • May: reforms for equality and human rights commission

    Radical reforms to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will make it a stronger, more focussed and more efficient organisation, Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Theresa May said today.

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

  • Reform of the equality and human rights commission

    Theresa May's statement on reform of the equality and human rights commission 22 March 2011

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

  • National Heritage Memorial Fund Trustee for Scotland

    The Prime Minister has appointed Seona Reid CBE as Trustee for Scotland, and a Deputy Chair, of The National Heritage Memorial Fund for three years, commencing 1 April 2011.

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

  • Grant Shapps signals an end to squatters rights

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today “locked the door” on squatters’ rights for good, by strengthening the Government’s advice to homeowners…

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

  • Nottinghamshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Nottinghamshire has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Confederation of British Industry annual dinner 2011

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. As you’ll know, this week’s Budget will set out the Government’s plans …

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

  • RAF personnel in Afghanistan raise money for Comic Relief

    Pulling a Chinook helicopter along the ground in a race against time is not something that would normally happen in Afghanistan, but for this year's Red Nose Day RAF personnel flexed their muscles to support the cause.

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

  • Major reforms to Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Consultation launches to make the organisation a stronger, focused and more efficient, Theresa May said today.

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

  • PM statement to the House on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has secured comprehensive support from MPs for the military intervention in Libya.

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