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  • Chancellor delivers major boost to North East

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer today announced a major extension to the North East regional enterprise zone.

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

  • Consumers set to benefit from claims management crackdown

    Plans unveiled today will mean that Claims Management Companies that provide a poor service could be forced to pay compensation.

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

  • Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

    Members of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) are finalising their training ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan this autumn as the UK's Task Force Helmand on Op HERRICK 17.

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

  • 55th BFI London Film Festival opens

    World’s best new films come to the Capital. The 55th BFI London Film Festival is now underway and will showcase 204 feature films and 110…

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

  • The Art Fund increases funding to museums and galleries by 50%

    Raft of funding measures announced to help people all over the UK have access to great art.

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

  • Department for Education comment on GCSE results

    …The government's reaction to the fall in GCSE pass rates at grades A* to C, and news of changes in the marking of the new English GCSE.…

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

  • Town hall doors unlocked to social media and bloggers

    New law changes to introduce greater openness and transparency in executive councils meetings will mean all decisions including those affecting…

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

  • Montague Plan offers boost to private rented sector

    Sir Adrian publishes proposals to encourage greater investment in build-to-let Measures aimed at boosting professional investment in good quality…

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

  • Prime Minister's phone calls with Presidents Hollande and Obama

    Syria and the Eurozone were discussed.

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

  • Planting the seeds for community grown food

    How to find space to grow by thinking outside the allotment patch New, simple ‘how to’ advice to inspire communities to spot a plot of disused…

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

  • Next steps making midata a reality

    The Government is committed to putting the UK at the forefront of this rapidly developing market which is why the consultation proposes introducing…

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

  • North East to get £3.2 million to create new rural jobs and businesses

    Northumberland and Durham is one of five regions to benefit from a Rural Growth Network.

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

  • Statement on Heywood trial verdict

    A verdict was given today regarding the murder of British citizen Neil Heywood.

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

  • Afghanistan through the eyes of UK soldiers

    The second series of the Bafta-winning 'Our War' follows life on the front line in Afghanistan through remarkable films shot by the soldiers themselves.

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

  • Two years to go

    Countdown to Paralympic Games begins

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

  • Olympic hockey pitch unveiled

    Hugh Robertson joins leading sports figures to see the state of the art venue in action.

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

  • Cancer patient experience improves across the country

    More cancer patients are reporting that they are treated with respect, given treatment choices and are benefitting from better services according to the results of a national survey, announced today by Health Secretary Andre…

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

  • DFID Research: Improving the quality and scope of research coverage in Africa

    DFID launch Development Research Uptake in Sub-Saharan Africa (DRUSSA) as the need for an African science news service increases.

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  • Investing in Future Transport Conference opening speech

    Norman Baker speech to delegates attending the Investing In Future Transport Conference.

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

  • Dedicated service launched for universities sponsoring foreign students

    A pilot scheme offering universities a range of specialist immigration services has been launched, announced immigration minister Damian Green today.

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