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  • Government backs self-builders

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today announced that the Government will ‘put its money where its mouth is’ and help more people to realise…

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

  • David Willetts commits to engaging public with science

    The Public Attitudes to Science 2011 survey finds that 82 per cent of people agree that “science is such a big part of our lives that we should…

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

  • Cyprus: Time to seize the moment

    In the 4th Keith Kyle Memorial lecture on British - Cypriot relations, Minister for Europe David Lidington emphasised the importance of achieving a settlement for Cyprus.

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

  • Military path-liners for Royal Wedding named

    The 24 personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF have been chosen because they have a personal connection to Prince William, or because of…

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

  • Bathing water quality: myth buster

    It is important that the water people swim in is clean and healthy and this is what these designations are all about.

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

  • Cavalry soldiers count down to royal wedding duties

    Two members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, each with his part to play in the ceremonial events planned for London this Friday, talk to Lorraine McBride about their preparations and hopes for the big day.

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

  • Hague updates parliament on Libya

    UK Foreign Secretary William Hague updated parliament yesterday on events in Libya, saying that we are clear that Gaddafi should go, and it is impossible to see a viable or peaceful way forward for Libya until he does so.

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

  • Comment on UK GDP figures

    Official figures showed the UK economy returned to growth in the first quarter of this year, growing by 0.5%.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Sierra Leone

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham is visiting Freetown as the UK representative for Sierra Leone’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will continue to stand for reform not repression in response to the events in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 26 April 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya, Council of Europe Conference, Economy and Cabinet.

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

  • Central Government Main Supply Estimates 2011-12

    The Main Supply Estimates for central government departments seek Parliamentary authority for expenditure in 2011-12.

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

  • Nick Gibb to the NASUWT 2011 Conference

    The Schools Minister discusses education policy at the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers' annual conference.

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

  • Best of British business receive Queen's Awards for Enterprise

    Small and large companies from across the UK are today (21 April 2011) named as winners of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2011 - the UK's highest accolade for business success.

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

  • Avoid pre wedding hells - don't forget your travel insurance

    New research reveals that over one million Britons are planning to travel abroad for stag and hen parties this year, but they risk coming home out of pocket if things go wrong.

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

  • Best of British Business receive Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

    A total of 156 Queen’s Awards have been announced this year. Overall, 102 companies have won awards for international trade, 44 for innovation…

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

  • DfE responds to media stories about public sector pensions

    The Department for Education will make pension proposals in the autumn that are affordable and fair to public sector workers and taxpayers.

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

  • Restructuring of Defence Equipment and Support announced

    The MOD has today announced a restructuring of management in the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation.

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

  • The National Archives to lead archives sector

    Support and leadership for the UK’s archive sector will transfer to The National Archives next year.

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

  • Scope of Lofstedt review into health and safety set out

    The scope of Professor Lofstedt’s Review into health and safety legislation is set out today as the draft terms of reference are published.

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