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  • UK and Africa: Delivering Prosperity Together

    Full text of a speech delivered by Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham at Lancaster House, London on December 16, 2010.

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

  • Coalition announces transformation of power market

    Four reforms to provide long-term certainty for electricity investors New market to have built-in level playing field for low …

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

  • Privy Council approval for Referendum on 3 March

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today welcomed news that plans for a referendum on further powers for the National Assembly have …

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

  • The department responds to the Institute for Fiscal Studies' report on the pupil premium

    …DfE response to news reports about the Institute for Fiscal Studies' analysis of the pupil premium.…

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

  • Electric car revolution revs up

    Grants for trailblazing cars - part of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution in the UK.

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

  • Electric car revolution revs up

    Grants of up to £5000 will be available for electric cars from 2011.

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

  • Ambassador Richard Holbrooke: Foreign Secretary's message of condolence

    Ambassador Holbrooke was truly one of the brightest and best of his generation'

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

  • HMS Albion assumes role of fleet flagship

    HMS Albion, the amphibious assault ship based in Plymouth, becomes the flagship now that the previous flagship HMS Ark Royal is in the process…

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

  • Willetts: new qualification is an extra rung on the ladder of opportunity

    “BTECs that are equivalent to GCSEs and A levels lead to higher earnings because employers respect them. But students cannot currently study…

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

  • Royal Mint medals will ensure Wales shines at 2012 Olympics, says Cheryl Gillan

    Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has welcomed the news that the Royal Mint at Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, will produce the medals for the 2012…

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

  • Work starts on new sustainable homes for soldiers in Wiltshire

    Defence Estates (DE) awarded the £46 million contract to Bovis Lend Lease, who will design and build the houses for soldiers stationed at Tidworth…

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

  • Revolutionary new rights for communities will protect and transform local services

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced a package of powerful new rights for communities to challenge services and preserve local…

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

  • Playing fields protected

    Safeguards are protecting the places people play sport.

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

  • Caribbean team will receive a warm Welsh welcome before Olympics, says Cheryl Gillan

    The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic team will receive a warm Welsh welcome when they arrive in Cardiff for their pre-Games preparations in 2012,…

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Tankies in Helmand start work in the Warthog vehicle

    Soldiers or 'Tankies' from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) currently delivering security in Afghanistan have traded in their old Viking vehicles and upgraded to the mighty Warthog.

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

  • Ministers set out rules for high charging universities

    Mr Willetts has released an early draft of a guidance letter to the Director of Fair Access, saying that universities must commit to the new…

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

  • New nuclear clean-up proposals avoid public subsidy

    Guidance sets out requirements for new nuclear clean-up funds Waste disposal charging method provides certainty but no subsidy…

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