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  • How should government become even more open?

    Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, has launched an online consultation on opening up government.

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

  • New office supplies deal to save government over £18 million a year

    Francis Maude has announced 2 new office supplies contracts expected to deliver savings of over £18 million a year.

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

  • CAP payments data published

    Defra has published information about UK Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments made to ‘legal’ persons between 16 October 2008 and 15 October…

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

  • A new era of data transparency

    The Government has launched a consultation on open data asking the public "How should Government become even more open?"

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to The Republic of Tajikistan

    Mr Robin Jeremy Ord-Smith MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to The Republic of Tajikistan.

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

  • Sweeping reforms for UK intellectual property laws

    The Government announces plans to modernise intellectual property laws, aiding growth and adding billions to the UK economy.

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

  • Sweeping intellectual property reforms to boost growth and add billions to the economy

    The recommendations were made in May 2011 by Professor Ian Hargreaves in his report, - ‘Digital Opportunity: A review of intellectual property…

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

  • Government urges commuters and businesses to travel differently during London 2012

    Londoners urged to think differently about how they travel during Olympic Games.

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

  • New government guidance on minicabs to give volunteers and care workers a smoother ride

    New guidance means volunteers, childminders and care workers won't have to be licensed as minicabs.

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

  • Hobo's back to work after surviving Taliban attack

    Trained to sniff out IEDs and lead patrols to safety, Hobo has been in Helmand for two months, saving the lives of countless soldiers and marines…

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

  • Local enterprise partnerships given helping hand to drive economy and boost growth

    Partnerships were asked to bid for a share of the funding which will help them finance things such as training and other initial costs as they…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP address to Vestas workers

    02 August 2011 Check against delivery This is certainly a great vote of confidence in the future of the wind sector, and the Isle of Wight…

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

  • Counterfeit clothing seized at Stansted

    Designer fakes worth an estimated £750,000 have been discoverd by the UK Border Agency.

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

  • £4m boost for innovative projects to support Housing Benefit reforms

    Ten innovative projects will play a key role in restoring fairness to the Housing Benefit system.

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

  • Key stage 2 test results published

    Nick Gibb: Improvement welcome – but more needs to be done.

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

  • Boost to community pubs with launch of review into restrictive covenants

    As part of the Government’s commitment to the Great British pub, Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill today launched a review of restrictive covenants…

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

  • Local government funding

    A spokesperson from the Department for Communities and Local Government said: “The Government has provided a fair and progressive funding…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation

    Mr Tim Barrow CMG LVO MBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

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

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

    Treasury Minister, David Gauke reminds new businesses about the Regional Employer National Insurance contributions holiday.

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

  • DIO launches new UK training estate contract

    The National Training Estate Prime (NTEP) contract will deliver management of training areas, camps and ranges (including air weapons ranges…

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