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  • Rural areas in scotland "Must seize Broadband opportunity"

    UK Government announces plan to put "digital hub" in every community. The UK Government has pledged to invest £830 million in the strategy with the aim of ensuring the UK has the best broadband network in Europe by the end of the next Parliament in 2015.

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

  • Next step in finding new UK World Heritage sites announced today

    Expert panel to decide sites to be considered for World Heritage Status nomination announced by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose

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

  • Next step in finding new UK World Heritage sites announced

    The expert panel who will decide which sites go forward to be considered for nomination for World Heritage Status announced.

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

  • Philanthropy keynote speech

    Introduction I want to start by addressing the biggest challenge I face when it comes to the philanthropy agenda. Namely, to explode the…

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

  • Officers investigate endangered species importation

    Allegations of rare agarwood illegal importation is being investigated by the UK Border Agency after an Oxford Street store raid.

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

  • New drugs strategy

    Recovery revolution backed by tough enforcement is central to new drugs strategy

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

  • More help for pensioners as Basic State Pension set to rise in 2011

    Pensioners and benefit recipients will get more help in 2011 as the Government today announces that the Basic State Pension will increase.

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

  • New chair for the Pensions Regulator

    The Department for Work and Pensions announced today that Michael O’Higgins has been appointed as chair of The Pensions Regulator.

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

  • Welsh Secretary says latest prosperity figures “hugely disappointing” for Wales

    Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has responded to figures published today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showing that Wales has slipped…

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

  • Funding for tighter security to protect Jewish schools from anti-semitism

    Michael Gove announces up to £2 million to fund tighter security measures in Jewish faith schools.

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

  • PM's speech on education

    A transcript of speech given by the Prime Minister David Cameron on education at the CentreForum think tank on 8 December 2010.

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

  • Kendray Initiative wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    The Kendray Initiative in Barnsley - a project that has transformed the community through local action on housing, crime, employment and activities for young people is the third winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society…

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

  • President Karzai press conference

    A transcript of a press conference with Prime Minister David Cameron and the Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on 7 December 2010.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 8 December 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: tuition fees.

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

  • PM welcomes report on supporting Military Covenant

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the publication of an independent report on innovative ways to support the Military Covenant

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

  • Major international study shows England’s 15-year-olds performing poorly in mathematics, science and reading

    Michael Gove comments on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study of schools systems from around the world.

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

  • Government targets £1 billion savings from rail industry reform

    Radical shake-up of railways could reduce running costs and lead to better and more efficient train services.

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

  • Councillors being given more powers than ever to become local champions

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps today outlined how radical new legislation will make councillors more powerful than ever before and help…

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

  • Your community needs you

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction Today I want to launch a new type of talent show. It&rsquo…

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

  • Iran's nuclear programme: "We recognise Iran's rights, but insist that it fulfils its obligations"

    EU High Representative Catherine Ashton spoke on behalf of the E3+3 after talks with Iran on 6-7 December in Geneva.

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