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  • Tens of thousands of homes supported by Housing Zone funding

    The Housing Zones will see councils working in partnership with private developers to deliver thousands of new homes on brownfield land.…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • “Shakespeare Lives” launches in Singapore

    Celebrating Shakespeare’s works and his influence on culture, education and society on the 400th anniversary of his death.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New board member appointed to Coal Authority

    Ministers at the Department of Energy and Climate Change have approved the appointment of Gemma Pearce for three years as a Non-Executive Board member of the Coal Authority.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Climate Investment Funds (CIFs)

    How the Climate Investment Funds (CIFs) are providing finance to support developing and emerging economies.

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  • Departure of Sir Nicholas Macpherson GCB, Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, announced

    Nick Macpherson joined the Treasury in 1985 and has held various roles in the Treasury, including Principal Private Secretary to Kenneth Clarke and Gordon Brown.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM: the government will directly build affordable homes

    The Prime Minister will today announce that the government is to step in and directly commission thousands of new affordable homes.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 10 ways to save money in 2016

    Is sorting out your finances top of your new year’s resolution list? Here’s a few ways the government can help to get you started in 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK launches new scholarship programme for top Al-Azhar students

    The programme will invest in a new generation of religious leaders who are equipped to build dialogue across different cultures and religions and confront extremism.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Greg Clark congratulates recipients of New Year Honours 2016

    Communities Secretary offers congratulations to people from across local government, fire authorities, housing and the voluntary sector.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    2015 was another great year for Wales. 2016 also looks like it has tremendous potential to follow suit.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Afghanistan: Dominic Jermey

    Mr Dominic Jermey CVO OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Year's Honours 2016

    The New Year Honours lists 2016, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Chargé d'Affaires to Iran appointed

    Mr Nicholas Hopton has been appointed Chargé d'Affaires to Iran and will start his new role on 31 December 2015

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Half a million Welsh homes and businesses benefitting from superfast broadband

    Alun Cairns: This Government was not prepared to let Wales get left behind in the digital age

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • November 2015 Market Trend Data

    Land Registry's monthly Market Trend Data for residential property prices in England and Wales.

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  • British Office hosts UK-Taiwan RMB Conference

    The Conference on “Trends and Developments in the International RMB Market” was held in Taipei on 30 December 2015

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Digital Strategy - the next frontier in our digital revolution

    Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey on how Government is seeking ideas from public and industry on the UK's digital strategy

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government broadband rollout passes 3.5 million milestone

    More than 3.5 million homes and businesses have now been reached by the Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Fee-free bank accounts launched

    New Year boost for millions as fee-free bank accounts become available for first time.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The story of your Boxing Day boxset: record tax relief for big budget TV

    Since tax relief for big budget TV shows came into effect in 2013, shows such as Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey have been able to claim.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government