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  • Launch of Near Neighbours programme

    Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles has spoken of the vital role that faith groups play in local communities…

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

  • Climate change: there is no plan B

    14 November 2011 Time is almost up. It is critical we secure a legally binding approach on climate change in Durban The lesson the world is…

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

  • Speech to Historic Houses Association AGM

    Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

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

  • Paice: UK farmers must not be penalised for putting their animals’ needs first

    The UK today renewed calls for Europe to reach a workable agreement and stop eggs from illegal battery cages being sold across the common market.

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

  • First special and alternative provision free schools given the green light

    The first ever special and alternative provision free schools have been approved to open from September 2012.

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

  • 150 pages of unduly complex guidance slashed to just 8

    Teachers must no longer be discouraged from taking children on school trips because of misplaced health and safety concerns.

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

  • Soldier gets second chance on X Factor

    Private Kerr has a unique opportunity to win The X Factor after unexpectedly being thrown a lifeline this week. Private Kerr was one of four…

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: Beyond Aid

    Speech by the International Development Secretary at the Wellcome Trust looking at at a more holistic approach to development

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

  • Takeover Day at the Home Office

    Ten teenagers spent a day at the heart of government for the second Takeover Day on Thursday 10 November.

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

  • HRH The Princess Royal attends the official opening of Belfast Metropolitan College

    HRH The Princess Royal attended the official opening of Belfast Metropolitan College and met students from the Centre for Fashion and Design.

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

  • Guidance published for technology enhanced learning

    Guidance to help commissioners and providers of health and social care deliver high quality, cost effective education, training and continuous development to the workforce through the use of technology is published today.

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

  • Nursing records reveal Florence Nightingales of war

    As the country marks Armistice Day, The National Archives is publishing online around 15,000 First World War nursing files.

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

  • Minister visits payment by results pilot

    Crispin Blunt went to see an innovative scheme at Peterborough Prison that aims to stop offenders returning to a life of crime after prison.

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

  • Consultation launched on free early education

    Free early education will be extended to 140,000 disadvantaged two-year-olds, and parents will be able to access the free entitlement more flexibly, under plans published by the Government today.

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

  • Commonwealth: A force for good across the world

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell gave a speech to the Royal Over-Seas League on 10 November.

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

  • Regional Growth Fund to help small businesses

    The funding is expected to create at least 4,000 jobs and unlock around £500 million of new investment by small and medium businesses (SMEs)…

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

  • UK is amongst the best prepared in the world for a pandemic

    The UK wide Pandemic Preparedness Strategy 2011 was launched today by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley

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

  • Prime Minister's speech on exporting and growth

    "We need this to be a country where more people think 'I start my own business and I can sell to the world'."

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

  • SME exporting: the national challenge

    Stephen Green's speech at The National Challenge: SMEs Export for Growth event in London on Thursday 10 November 2011.

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

  • Speech: 9 November 2011, Andrew Lansley, Brookings Institute, Washington DC.

    Andrew Lansley speaks at Brookings Institute, Washington DC.

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