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  • Council Tax freeze 2011 to 2012

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Mr. Eric Pickles): I am pleased to inform the House that all eligible local,…

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

  • Royal Engineers' bridge connects rural communities in Helmand

    A new crossing built by the Royal Engineers, which fords one of southern Helmand's largest waterways, has proven to be a major success with commuters, providing a lifeline to rural communities.

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

  • Police minister urges forces to share costs and services

    …Addressing officers at the session in Coventry yesterday, the minister explained that collaboration will play a key part in delivering the government's vision for police reform.…

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

  • Gang research published

    Research into gang violence finds that people join gangs due to the desire for money or respect and a way to seek protection or belonging.

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

  • Collaboration in Policing: Nick Herbert's speech of 22 March 2011

    Nick Herbert gave this speech at the Collaboration in Policing conference in Coventry on 22 March 2011. This version is as spoken.

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

  • Government looks to join Europe-wide action on trafficking

    A strong indication that the government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle human trafficking was signalled today.

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

  • Government seeks to join Europe-wide accord to tackle human trafficking

    The government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle the brutal crime of human trafficking, subject to Parliament’s views, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced today.

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

  • Secretary of State to end the use of the temporary 50:50 recruitment provisions

    …Owen Paterson has today published the government's response to the public consultation on the temporary 50:50 recruitment provisions of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000.…

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

  • Government crackdown on drink and drug driving

    Improved testing equipment to detect drink and drug drivers to get go-ahead and key changes to streamline enforcement.

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

  • Drink and drug driving: response to Sir Peter North and Transport Select Committee

    Government's response to a drink and drug driving report by Sir Peter North released in June 2010.

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

  • British-trained Afghan Police rescue kidnapped boy

    Afghan police officers trained by British soldiers have rescued a young boy held hostage by two insurgent kidnappers.

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

  • Government accepts Pay Review Body recommendations

    The government has accepted the recommendations of Pay Review Bodies for public sector pay awards for 2011-12.

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

  • Network of advocates to speak up for crime victims

    Victims and witnesses in England and Wales will benefit from £1m intiative says Theresa May.

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

  • £1m for victims of antisocial behaviour and crime

    Victims of crime and antisocial behaviour, including bereaved families, will benefit from additional support in their communities.

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

  • UN intervention in Libya: Foreign Secretary on BBC Radio 5

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses the UN Security Council Resolution 1973 on BBC Radio 5

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

  • Home Secretary's speech to Stonewall Workplace Conference

    This speech was given by Home Secretary, Theresa May, on Friday 18 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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

  • Mentors can divert young people away from crime

    Crime prevention minister encourages organisations working to prevent young people from getting involved in gang crime to apply for government funding

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

  • Bevendean Local Action Team Wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    Bevendean Local Action Team, who work to reduce anti-social behaviour and fear of crime in their local area, are the latest winners of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.

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

  • Taliban losing local support in Helmand

    Corporal Jamie Williams from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), is based in Patrol Base Attal on Route 601 near Lashkar Gah. Here he writes about how the Taliban is…

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

  • HMS Somerset awarded trophy for counter-piracy work

    The Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset has been recognised for her excellent work policing international waters.

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