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  • Experts join the call to get council spending data online

    Data experts across the country have echoed Eric Pickles’ call to get local authorities’ spending data online for the public to scrutinise.

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

  • Grant Shapps welcomes new repossession rules to protect tenants

    New rules come into force from today (1 October 2010) which will prevent tenants from having little or no notice to find a new place to live.

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

  • More than 60 councils open books to armchair auditors

    Local authorities that don’t put their spending detail online are denying the public the right to hold their council to account, Secretary of…

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

  • New repossession rules to protect tenants from being booted out without notice

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today welcomed new rules which mean that tenants will no longer live in fear of being booted out of their …

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

  • European free trade is vital for growth

    I am pleased to be the first Minister from Britain’s new Coalition Government to speak at the European Parliament. I want to give my thanks …

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

  • Vince Cable – European Parliament 2010 Speech

    I am pleased to be the first Minister from Britain’s new Coalition Government to speak at the European Parliament. I want to give my thanks …

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

  • Cheating bosses to be named

    Cases where employers breach the rules are to be publicised by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) from 1 January 2011 …

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

  • Reappointment of the chair of the Natural Environment Research Council

    Mr Willetts said: “I am delighted that Mr Wallis has agreed to remain as Chair of the Natural Environment Research Council for three more years…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister visits Wales

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg vowed that Wales will be an important part of UK economic recovery during his visit on 30 September 2010.

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

  • Government removes barrier to public data use

    The government has relaxed current licensing provisions on public sector information, making it faster and easier to re-use it.

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, at EuroFi

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • DWP research report No. 698: 'Low income working households in the private rented sector'

    Research investigates comparisons between low income working households and Housing Benefit recipients in the private rented sector.

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

  • Public Affairs Cymru speech

    Speech to the National Assembly for Wales at Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay.

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

  • DFID Research: Chronic Poverty Research Centre: ten years of war against poverty

    Chronic Poverty is a varied and complex phenomenon, but at its root is powerlessness. Poor people expend enormous energy in trying to do better for themselves and for their children

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  • New civil engineer rail summit

    Speech about the need to change how railways are run and the reforms being undertaken by government.

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

  • Key role for apprenticeships

    Skills Minister John Hayes commits to to expansion of apprenticeships in recognition of contribution they make to both employees and the economy.

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

  • Key role for apprenticeships

    Thank you David and good morning everyone. Group Training Associations England’s role in ensuring that GTA’s collective potential is harnessed…

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

  • Travel disruptions in Europe

    There is likely to be ongoing disruption to public services including transport in countries across Europe as a result of industrial action.

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

  • Secretary of State anger at leaked letter to PM

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has issued a statement to Defence staff following media reports of a leaked letter he sent to the Prime Minister regarding potential cuts as part of the Strategic Defence and Security Review.

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

  • Skills Minister sets out Government commitment to apprenticeships

    He told an audience at the Group Training Association England annual conference that the Government was firmly committed to expanding apprenticeships…

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