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  • UK Government announces tug funding for Scotland

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore today (Tuesday 12 June) confirmed the UK Government will continue to fund an Emergency Towing Vessel for the rest of the Spending Review up to 2015.

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

  • Age discrimination ban extended

    A ban on age discrimination in the NHS will ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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

  • New armour to stop age discrimination in the NHS

    Dignity and respect will be firmly at the centre of every NHS and social care service from October, as a ban on age discrimination comes into effect, the government announced today.

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

  • Professor Jonathan Montgomery confirmed as Chair of Health Research Authority

    Professor Jonathan Montgomery has today been confirmed as Chair of the Health Research Authority (HRA). Professor Montgomery is currently Professor…

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

  • Government consults on new general anti-abuse rule for tax

    The Government has today launched a formal consultation on a new general anti-abuse rule (GAAR) to tackle tax avoidance schemes.

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

  • Francis Maude speech at the World-Class Public Services Conference

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude gave the keynote speech at the World-Class Public Services Conference on 11 June 2012.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to Parliament on the crisis in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This freedom is not only the legitimate right of all the peoples of the region, it is the foundation of lasting peace, stability and prosperity."

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal…

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal this Autumn. Having considered over 600 written responses ...

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

  • Devolution and the law: challenges and solutions

    The Advocate General for Scotland's speech to the Scottish Public Law Group on long term constitutional issues facing Scotland.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls on all parties to end violence in western Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne 'deeply concerned' by ongoing violence

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

  • Welsh Secretary statement in response to flooding and rescue operation in Ceredigion

    Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan said: “This has been a very impressive operation in horrific weather conditions and with unprecedented…

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

  • On the cusp of durable success in Helmand

    Recently returned from Helmand, Brigadier Patrick Sanders says the years of effort and sacrifice are producing results.

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

  • 21 May 2012, Andrew Lansley, World Health Association

    I am delighted to be here today to talk on the vital topic of universal health care.

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

  • David Behan CBE appointed new Chief Executive of CQC

    David Behan CBE, Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health, has announced his departure to take up the role of Chief Executive at the Care Quality Commission.

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

  • David Behan CBE appointed chief executive at CQC

    [](http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/files/2011/09/David-Behan-150-x-120.jpg)David Behan CBE, the Department’s Director General of Social Care, Local…

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

  • VC heroes come face-to-face with Victoria Cross Guns

    On Friday, 1 June 2012, five Victoria Cross recipients came face-to-face for the first time with the guns from which the Victoria Cross is struck.

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

  • Royal United Services Institute: Land Warfare Conference 2012

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • Eric Pickles' local shop parades plan

    Strategies to revive neighbourhood shops Clearing out the louts, setting up savvy services and rallying round the community are top of a &lsquo…

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

  • Press Briefing Morning 6 June 2012

    The economy and Eurozone, the Jubilee, Baroness Warsi and benefits for the elderly were among topics discussed at this press briefing.

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