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  • Eric Pickles hails 100% troubled families take-up

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the news that every eligible council has agreed to run the Government’s Troubled Families programme…

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

  • UK firms seek new business in Baltic States and Finland

    The visit includes meetings with Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis, Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius and Estonian Prime Minister…

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

  • Reforms to higher education sector announced today

    Red-tape barring some smaller specialist institutions from being awarded the title of ‘university’ will be ditched. Previously, institutions…

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

  • Radical immigration changes to reform family visas and prevent abuse of human rights

    A major overhaul of family migration will help stop foreign criminals hiding behind human rights laws to dodge deportation and ensure only migrants who can pay their way are allowed to come to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "International unity" needed on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed by Dermot Murnaghan on Sky News today on Syria.

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

  • UK and US call to make the most of international patent system

    The UK’s Fast Track system, originally introduced in June 2010 with the aim of getting business’ patents granted faster and more cheaply, will…

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

  • Copyright industry adds an extra £3billion to national accounts

    Welcoming the announcement Baroness Wilcox, Minister for Intellectual Property, said: “This is excellent news not just for the UK economy…

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

  • David Behan CBE appointed chief executive at CQC

    [](http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/files/2011/09/David-Behan-150-x-120.jpg)David Behan CBE, the Department’s Director General of Social Care, Local…

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales welcomes Welsh export figures

    The Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has today welcomed the news that Wales is the only UK nationto see exports rise in the first quarter.  Mrs…

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

  • Forced marriage to become criminal offence

    PM: "forced marriage is wrong, is illegal and will not be tolerated."

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

  • Vince Cable toasts growth on the South Coast

    The fourth terminal comes as part of a major investment by Associated British Ports (ABP) in the expansion of its vehicle export facilities …

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

  • Olympic torch relay arrives in Scotland

    Having the Olympic Torch is a superb chance to show off the best of Scotland and will celebrate the role that Scottish people, places and businesses are playing in London 2012 the Secretary of State said today.

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

  • Eric Pickles' local shop parades plan

    Strategies to revive neighbourhood shops Clearing out the louts, setting up savvy services and rallying round the community are top of a &lsquo…

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

  • Army and Navy rowers selected for Olympic team

    Royal Naval Officer Lieutenant Pete Reed and Army officer Captain Heather Stanning have been officially selected to compete for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics, it has been announced today. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Skills Minister unveils new investment in skills in key industries

    Skills Minister John Hayes has announced funds over £2.4m from the Growth Innovation Fund (GIF) to the nuclear and creative and cultural sectors.

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

  • Skills Minister unveils new investment in skills for key industries

    With a Government investment of more than £920k, the National Skills Academy for Nuclear will expand its activities into nuclear manufacturing…

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

  • Secretary of State for Scotland welcomes Diageo investment

    Minister welcomes firm's £1 billion expansion plans for distilleries

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

  • Thousands of troops honour Queen's Diamond Jubilee

    The main Diamond Jubilee events took place in London today with over 1,000 members of the Armed Forces involved in ceremonial roles.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister offers condolences following plane crash in Nigeria

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said his thoughts are with the Nigerian people after a plane carrying around 150 people crashed in Lagos on 3 June.

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

  • Armed Forces support Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

    Service personnel were out in force on London's River Thames today as part of the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant.

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