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  • 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

  • Moore welcomes fuel change for farmers during extreme weather conditions

    …Michael Moore has welcomed the news that Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has relaxed the rules on the use of red diesel by farmers who are helping to grit or and clear snow from public roads during the current weather conditions.…

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

  • Government confirms capital funding for youth projects

    The myplace programme secures £134 million to complete its work.

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

  • New Permanent Secretary for Department for Transport

    Lin Homer to be the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Bloomberg's announcement to build a new European Headquarters in the City of London

    “It is great news that Bloomberg are locating their European HQ in London. This shows that when it comes to financial and media services, London…

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

  • Next phase of superfast broadband plans announced

    A ‘digital hub’ in every community to boost economic growth.

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

  • New panel to decide UK’s next World Heritage nominations

    Independent panel will meets to select UK tentative list of sites bidding to be awarded World Heritage status.

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

  • Standing up for local taxpayers: Welsh Council Tax revaluation cancelled

    The UK Government today announced its intention to cancel planned council tax revaluation in Wales. Measures in the forthcoming Localism Bill…

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

  • Severe weather conditions

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