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  • Local government finance 2011 to 2013

    With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement on finance for English local authorities for 2011 to 2013. The spending review…

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

  • Localism Bill

    I am today introducing the Localism Bill to Parliament. The legislation will set the foundations for the big society by radically transforming…

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

  • The UK Government’s vision for special relationship with India

    I have been asked to speak today about the UK Government’s vision for the special relationship with India. What it means and where it’s going…

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

  • Jeremy Browne speaks on Government's approach to supporting democracy around the world

    At the launch of the UK's 'How to Note on Electoral Assistance', Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne gave a speech setting out the Government's approach to supporting democracy and free and fair elections …

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

  • HMS Northumberland returns from anti-piracy mission

    Since deploying in April, the ship has steamed 49,624 nautical miles (91,904km), or approximately twice around the world, on anti-arms and anti…

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

  • Government approves Gloucestershire installation to allow for more gas imports

    The Government today gave the go-ahead for a new gas installation at Tirley in Gloucestershire, which will help boost UK energy security by …

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

  • Police funding settlement announced

    The detailed breakdown of how government funding for the police will be allocated across individual forces was announced today.

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

  • Disabled people get right to control services

    Today sees the start of a radical shake-up of the way disabled people use state funding, allowing them to buy their own support services.

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

  • David Jones says Welsh Police Forces will protect frontline policing in Wales by cutting backroom waste

    Home Office funding for the four police authorities in Wales will safeguard frontline policing on Welsh streets as forces cut backroom waste…

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

  • LASSL (DH) (2010) 2: Adults' personal social services: revenue grants and capital grant allocations for 2011-12 and 2012-13

    Letter issued to local authorities to confirm both their adults’ Personal Social Services specific revenue and capital grant funding 2012-13.

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  • Written ministerial statement by Michael Gove on schools financial settlement - education spending

    Education Secretary Michael Gove's written ministerial statement on the schools financial settlement with regard to education spending.

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

  • Government announces £800 million to support families

    The government has announced funding to support low-income families with disabled children.

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

  • Foreign Office staff blog for International Human Rights Day

    Foreign Office staff from around the world have marked International Human Rights Day by blogging on a wide range of issues.

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

  • Natural Environment White Paper discussion document: record response

    The aim of the White Paper is to set out a clear framework for protecting and enhancing the things that nature gives us for free.

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

  • Allocation of grants to police authorities in England and Wales

    …This is a written ministerial statement regarding provisional allocations of grants to police authorities in England and Wales for 2011/12 ……

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

  • Next steps towards fairer social housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced further details about the new scheme that will allow housing associations to offer flexible tenancies…

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

  • Localism Bill and social housing

    …Minister for Housing and Local Government (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps): Following the Spending Review, I am today announcing further details…

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council 13-14 December

    Minister for Europe David Lidington laid a statement in Parliament detailing the agenda for the two meetings on 13-14 December.

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

  • British troops bring power and water to Kabul community

    British troops have recently brought power and clean water to the neighbourhoods around their base in Kabul as well as expanding schools and providing sporting facilities.

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

  • Higher education reforms

    “Today’s vote has been an important step in turning the Coalitions commitment to deliver a high-quality university sector that is more responsive…

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