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  • Bypass Whitehall and scrap outdated byelaws

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today outlined plans to give councils a new power to review and revoke outdated byelaws. This means…

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

  • Selling Pot Noodles on Afghanistan's front line

    As British troops move into the more remote areas of Helmand province, so does the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes' (NAAFI's) supply of cigarettes and Pot Noodles!

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

  • Hayes celebrates Nissan skills commitment at launch of Juke

    At the unveiling of the latest car to be built at Sunderland, Nissan announced the creation of 75 advanced apprenticeships over the next 5 years…

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

  • Safe rooms help stop domestic violence victims becoming homeless

    New research and statistics published today show that whilst domestic violence is one the major reasons families become homeless, protection…

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

  • MDGs in focus - MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development

    Find out how DFID is helping farmers in Africa get their fruit and veg onto UK shop shelves

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  • Councils get power to decide how best to support service improvements

    A major new ‘localism’ proposal to cut red tape and hand over financial control of council service improvements and training to local government…

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

  • Fearless local scrutiny will remain

    Summary: Letter from the local government minister Grant Shapps in response to a letter in the Financial Times (August 20 2010) regarding the…

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

  • British soldier teams up with Afghan comrades in Ramadan run

    A British major serving in Afghanistan is intending to put his long distance running skills to the test to raise money for fellow soldiers hurt in the conflict, and will be joined in the effort by Afghan soldiers.

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

  • Free Swimming Programme announcement

    DCMS response to public enquiries.

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

  • Jersey reservists swap island life for Helmand

    Two Territorial Army volunteers from Jersey Field Squadron have swapped civilian life on the channel island for the heat and dust of Helmand province, and are now working with the regular Army unit 21 Engineer Regiment.

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

  • Thousands of pounds seized from air passenger

    More than £42,000 in cash has been seized from a British man as he was leaving the country through Birmingham International Airport.

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

  • Power to local people to preserve village life

    A new report today backs government plans to put power in the hands of rural communities to protect and preserve village life.

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

  • Blazing a trail on spending transparency

    The Secretary of State opens the books to an army of armchair auditors as all Departmental spending over £500 goes online. Eric Pickles turns…

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

  • Lieutenant John Charles Sanderson dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant John Charles Sanderson of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) [1 MERCIAN], attached to 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Battle Group…

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  • Fifty days for businesses to register with carbon-cutting scheme

    With just 50 days to go until the end of registration for the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC), Greg Barker is calling…

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

  • Injured Service personnel sail at Cowes Week

    As part of their treatment, severely injured troops from the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court have crewed a boat at this year's Cowes Week, the sailing regatta around the Isle of Wight.

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

  • PM Direct in Manchester

    Prime Minister David Cameron took part in a PM Direct event with local residents in Manchester.

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

  • Grant Shapps calls time on the town hall pollsters

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today scrapped the Place Survey, one of the largest surveys in Europe that was due to be conducted…

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

  • Grant Shapps scraps 'cosmetic' £5 million town hall surveys

    The Place Survey has been scrapped.

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

  • Foreign Office appoints new Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission Commissioners

    The four Commissioners started their three year term on 1 August 2010.

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