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  • Statement on European Council meeting

    A statement by PM David Cameron to the House of Commons following the October European Council meeting in Brussels.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes creation of the Linda Norgrove Foundation

    The Linda Norgrove Foundation is a new grant giving trust which provides funding for women, families and children in Afghanistan.

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

  • Gas licence exemptions: notice under section 6A of the Gas Act 1986

    This notice sets out the proposal by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change for the making of an order granting various exemptions…

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  • New agreement reached in Nagoya: statement from Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman

    Caroline Spelman today welcomed the new agreement reached in Nagoya for setting targets to protect the natural environment.

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

  • Forestry in England: A new strategic approach

    The Government has reiterated its firm commitment to biodiversity and other public benefits which forests and woodland provide.

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

  • Driving local growth

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. It’s a pleasure to be here today to confirm and celebrate the first new local enterprise partnerships…

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

  • "Britain's secret frontline" MI6 Chief speaks in public for the first time

    Sir John Sawers posed the questions why do we need a secret intelligence service, what value does the UK get from that service, and how can the public have confidence that the work of SIS is both lawful and ethical?

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

  • Barker calls for water mill renaissance

    Press release: 10/113 28 October 2010 Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today called on enterprising communities to harness the power of…

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

  • Royal Navy engineers receive infantry training in Afghanistan

    A small team of Royal Naval engineers, who fly out to fix and recover Sea King helicopters that break down outside the confines of Camp Bastion, have arrived in Helmand and are being trained by the infantry.

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

  • Blocks away: excellent results for latest offshore oil and gas licensing round

    Oil and gas exploration licences granted by DECC today reveal industry interest in developing the UK’s North Sea resources remains vibrant. …

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

  • Launch of new Global Poverty Action Fund

    DFID launches the Global Poverty Action Fund (previously called the Poverty Impact Fund) which will provide grants for projects tackling poverty in poor countries.…

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

  • Offshore manufacturing sets sail for UK ports

    The anchor was raised today on £60m of Government funding to establish world-class offshore wind manufacturing at ports sites. This came as…

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

  • Support to help lone parents into work

    From today (25 October) lone parents with children aged seven and over will start to get help to look for work rather than stay on benefits.

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

  • Derbyshire flag to fly at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the county of Derbyshire 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

  • Grant Shapps announces package of measures to protect the vulnerable

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today outlined how the most vulnerable in society will be protected as the Government takes steps to tackle the…

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

  • Government launches National Infrastructure Plan

    The Prime Minister today announced the publication of the UK’s first ever infrastructure plan.

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

  • Jurassic Coast: the perfect preparation for Afghan-bound troops

    The crisp autumnal morning chill is punctuated by the dull crump of tank shells hitting their distant targets. Precise instructions ensure that weapons' systems are swiftly recalibrated to land every round as close to th…

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

  • Gas storage licence awarded for major North Sea project

    The Government today issued a Gas Storage Licence for ENI’s proposed major new gas storage facility at the Deborah field, under the Southern…

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen opens vsitors centre at Lisburn Coca-Cola plant

    Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has visited Coca-Cola Hellenic in Lisburn to tour the recently opened factory and to open the companies new visitors' experience.

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

  • Council Tax

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Mr Eric Pickles): I am pleased to inform the House that the Spending Review has…

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