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  • Big Society plan for a new culture of generosity

    The Cabinet Office has today published the Giving Green Paper with ideas for building a stronger culture of volunteering.

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

  • Go ahead for new bridge over River Thames in Surrey

    New bridge over Thames between Walton and Shepperton in Surrey announced.

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

  • Scholarship schemes will honour sacrifice by our armed forces

    A new university scholarships scheme for the children of servicemen and women killed on active duty will support bereaved families and help them to rebuild their lives.

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

  • Funding announced to help fight illegal money lenders and scams

    The Government has today announced new funding to continue the fight against loan sharks and scams.

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

  • WO2 Charles Henry Wood killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Charles Henry Wood from 23 Pioneer Regiment RLC (Royal Logistic Corps), serving with the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Tas…

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  • Increase in limits on payments under employment rights legislation

    The increased limits affect: statutory redundancy payments; the basic and compensatory awards for unfair dismissal; …

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

  • Funding announced to help fight illegal money lenders and scams

    Specialist regional Illegal Money Lending (IML) and Scambuster teams run by Trading Standards will continue to be funded by the Department for…

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

  • Green patent applications processed four times faster delivering massive boost to green UK businesses

    The Intellectual Property Office’s Green Channel service offers accelerated processing for patent applications where the invention has an environmental…

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

  • Children in Africa get access to computers this Christmas

    DFID's work with Digital Links on recycling old computers and digital education materials to help schools and hospitals in Africa.

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

  • UK 'deeply concerned' about the political crisis in Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the ongoing political crisis in Cote d'Ivoire

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

  • Defence 2010: A Year in Pictures

    For the run-up to Christmas, the MOD online news team has once again picked out the images that best represent our defence news coverage over the past year.

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

  • Work and play for Royal Navy at Christmas

    The Royal Navy currently has a dozen warships and auxiliaries in the Gulf region and Admiral Sir Trevor Soar KCB OBE, Commander-in-Chief Fleet…

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

  • Final troops arrive home for Christmas Rest and Recuperation

    A huge cheer went up at RAF Brize Norton when the final flight in a series of 16 flights since Saturday bringing troops back from Afghanistan on Rest and Recuperation touched down today.

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

  • Christmas cheer for soldiers' children

    The children of soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan were given a Christmas treat last week Christmas when Father Christmas, ably supported by his elves and two reindeer, visited Colchester Garrison and handed out prese…

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

  • Jeremy Hunt’s four year vision for DCMS

    Business plan sets out how we will boost economic growth, equip country for success and transform culture, media, sport and tourism delivery

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

  • New phone app showcases Britain

    VisitBritain and Samsung partnership aims to increase visitors to the UK.

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

  • Putting film in the spotlight

    Plans to create a more sustainable future for the British film industry were announced today by Ed Vaizey.

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

  • Grant Shapps praises help for rough sleepers over Christmas

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps praises the army of volunteers who are opening the doors to people sleeping rough over the festive period.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia

    Mrs Marianne Young has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia.

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

  • Getting troops home for Christmas

    On current plans the last passengers from Afghanistan should be in the UK on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. RAF Brize Norton, like most airports…

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