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  • More powers for communities to choose boats on water alongside bricks and mortar

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today urged local authorities not to become landlocked intheir quest to meet local housing needs - but to consider…

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

  • Big Society innovation aims to get families out of deprivation

    A major trial of Social Impact Bonds, an innovative new way to fund intensive help for families was announced by Nick Hurd.

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

  • New repatriation centre at RAF Brize Norton

    The facilities include a £1.9m repatriation centre and the newly-named ‘Britannia Gate’ through which the corteges of fallen Service personnel…

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

  • David Willetts appoints first members of new UK Space Agency Steering Board

    The Steering Board’s role is to advise Ministers on the strategies to be adopted by the UK Space Agency. The Board also provides advice and …

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

  • Government publishes list of RDA assets transferring to HCA

    It was announced on 6 July that RDA land and property assets would be transferred to HCA, with local communities and businesses involved in …

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

  • Home Secretary agrees march ban

    English Defence League members were to march in Tower Hamlets on September 3, with rival demonstrations expected from opposition groups.

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

  • Britain meets key CAP reform allies

    Britain has held talks with Sweden and Denmark on how to make sure Europe radically reforms the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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

  • More than 160,000 disabled children now enjoy short breaks

    The number of disabled children receiving short breaks more than doubled between April 2008 and March 2011, with increases in every area of the country. The findings are published today in a report by Together for Disabled C…

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

  • Building greener homes costing less each year

    Building new homes to greener, low-carbon standards is getting cheaper every year, according to a new report published today by Communities …

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

  • Helping to meet a growing demand: new guide to help community orchards blossom

    A new, simple ‘how to’ guide for communities wanting to start up, share or save their own community orchards that could help reverse the national…

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

  • UK aid helps children Born to Shine

    The Born to Shine TV series has raised millions of pounds to save children’s lives around the world - with the help of UK aid.

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

  • Reducing red tape so councils can invest more in affordable housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced Government plans to give councils more financial freedoms to improve, buy and build new housing…

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

  • Small firms and small shops across country tax break support revealed

    Figures being published today show how the country’s ‘small business capitals’ are benefiting from dedicated double tax breaks, Local Government…

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes announcement of a two week ceasefire in Southern Kordofan

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed President Bashir's announcement of a two week ceasefire in Southern Kordofan state and called on the Sudan People's Liberation Movement to follow suit.

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

  • Praise for High Street Fund

    Prime Minister David Cameron has today applauded the contribution made by the private sector to getting communities back on their feet in the areas affected by recent rioting.…

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

  • Trade mark and copyright crime targeted in new training project

    IP crime is the counterfeiting of trade-marked goods such as clothes, pharmaceuticals, car parts and electrical goods and the piracy of copyrighted…

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

  • DFID research: Rethinking business and politics in Ethiopia: The role of EFFORT, the Endowment Fund for the Rehabilitation of Tigray

    The Africa Power and Politics Programme (APPP) has released Research report 2, by Sarah Vaughan and Mesfin Gebremichael.

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

  • West Wales inspirational as a tourist destination, says Welsh Office Minister

     Tourism destinations such as Folly Farm and Heatherton are leading the way in boosting the economy of West Wales, Wales Office Minister David…

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

  • Minister urges businesses in the East Midlands not to miss out on National Insurance holiday

    Treasury Minister, David Gauke reminds new businesses not to miss out on Regional Employer National Insurance contributions holiday.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister on the Arab Spring: The UK will continue to support the will of the people

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg spoke about the Arab Spring in a speech to the British Council in London.

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