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  • New study shows support for new homes

    The British public are far more supportive of new housing developments in their area than commonly thought, according to a new study.

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

  • Victory for common sense on flags during the World Cup

    Councils are being encouraged to support communities who want to fly flags and show their support for teams competing in the World Cup.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech at IFAW Parliamentary reception

    Thank you John for hosting today’s event and Robbie for your talk and support.

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

  • Transport: Local authority major schemes

    Written statement on government's decision to reform the way decisions are made on prioritising transport projects.

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

  • Local government savings

    The Government has made clear that deficit reduction is its most urgent priority. On Monday, 24 May, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Chief…

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

  • Hi tech skills

    Business Secretary Vince Cable visited hi tech college facilities and met with innovative manufacturers during a tour of the West Midlands.

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

  • David Willetts - 'University Challenge'

    **Extracts of a speech by Rt Hon David Willetts MP Oxford Brookes University 10 June 2010 ** It’s great to be here at Oxford Brookes University…

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

  • Queen’s Speech Forum: Skills Strategy

    Thank you Elinor and good afternoon everyone. What I have to say this morning sits comfortably between the points that Francis Maude has already…

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

  • Denning Lecture 2010: Can we pay down the deficit and invest in growth?

    Well you have a good example of speaker ‘inflation’ today. You booked the deputy leader of the Lib Dems, but you get a Secretary of State. Not…

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

  • Afghanistan 'top foreign policy priority'

    Foreign Secretary William Hague set out this week Afghanistan as the top foreign policy priority.

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

  • Prime Minister in Afghanistan

    Prime Minister pledges further UK support on visit to Afghanistan.

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

  • Minister for Europe's remarks on the agenda for the General Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council

    David Lidington has published a written ministerial statement on two significant EU meetings taking place in Luxembourg.

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

  • Bomb disposal experts honoured by the Queen

    Staff Sergeant Kim Hughes and the family of the late Captain Daniel Shepherd received gallantry medals from Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace, London, yesterday, Wednesday 9 June 2010.

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

  • Gibraltar Defence Police learn advanced power boat skills

    Chief Instructor Andy Benson of the Ministry of Defence Police’s Clyde Marine Unit and the Royal Yachting Association Training Centre has been…

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

  • Defence Secretary sets out his priorities

    Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, has written a message to all military and civilian personnel setting out his objectives, priorities and intent for how policy will be translated into action in the months ahead.

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

  • Prime Minister pledges extra £67m to counter IEDs

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced extra resources for British troops in Afghanistan to deal with roadside bombs during his first visit to Afghanistan since the formation of the Coalition Government.

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

  • Vince Cable meets apprentices at new hi-tech training facility in Birmingham

    Vince Cable took a tour of the new facility which opened in April and trains engineers from across the UK as part of their vocational qualification…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP attends first EU climate meeting

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP will attend his first meeting of EU Environment Ministers on Friday 11 June …

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

  • Sport and Olympics Minister sets out Olympic sports legacy plans

    Plans to reform sport and create lasting legacy from the Olympic and Paralympic Games set out by Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics.

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

  • UK pledges new support for Afghanistan

    The UK is set to provide new support to Afghanistan in a drive to create more jobs, improve policing and strengthen the effectiveness of Afghan government, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today.

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