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  • Government names new partner to deliver Community Organisers

    The government has announced the selected partner who will deliver and train up to 5,000 Community Organisers. Locality -…

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

  • Government matches philanthropy funding for £8 million investment in museums and galleries

    Museums and galleries across England will be able to bid for a slice of £8 million funding to improve displays, increase access and enhance public spaces.

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

  • Department for Education responds to criticisms of clauses within the Education Bill

    The DfE responds to concerns from the National Secular Society about protection of staff in faith schools converting to academy status.

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

  • Tate Trustees appointed

    The Prime Minister has appointed Tomma Abts and Lionel Barber as Tate Trustees, for a period of four years from 31 January 2011.

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

  • Grant Shapps kickstarts local housebuilding revolution

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today kicked off a local housebuilding revolution where communities who go for growth by building new homes reap…

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

  • Ron Dearing lecture: Universities and Social Mobility

    It’s wonderful to be here at Nottingham University, where my late father-in-law was Vice Chancellor and where my wife recalls living in Highfield…

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

  • The UK Prosperity Agenda – growth, open markets and good governance

    The UK Government firmly believes that open and free trade is the way to increase global wealth. I want to see British businesses making the most of opportunities in Africa.

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to Platts CCS Conference

    Introduction Thank you, Jeff [Chapman, Chief Exec of the CCSA] for that generous introduction. It’s an honour to be asked here today, and …

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the Royal Geographical Society

    Thank you very much. The ‘perfect storm’ that gives this conference its name is now two years closer. But are we any safer? You have already…

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

  • Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act completes passage through Parliament

    The first ever referendum giving voters a say on how their MPs are elected will be held on 5 May 2011.

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

  • New Push for LGB and T equality will allow civil partnerships in religious buildings

    As part of its commitment to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB and T) people, the government will today announce that religious buildings will be allowed to host civil partnership registratio…

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

  • Cheryl Gillan says Welfare Reform will help lift many of Wales’ poorest families from poverty and benefits culture

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed the Welfare Reform Bill as the biggest shake up of the welfare system for 60 years and…

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

  • PM's speech on Welfare Reform Bill

    Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech on the Welfare Reform Bill on 17 February 2011.

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

  • Joint statement from PM and President Barroso

    Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a joint statement on EU economic growth with President Barroso of the European Commission.

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

  • Sure Start children’s centres statutory guidance

    Details of the government's new approach to Sure Start children’s centres through statutory guidance.

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

  • HMS Cornwall rescues hostages from pirates

    Five hostages and their fishing vessel have been freed from Somali pirates by a naval boarding party from HMS Cornwall.

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

  • Privates Robert Wood and Dean Hutchinson killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of Private Robert Wood and Private Dean Hutchinson, both of the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), who were killed in a fire at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan…

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  • Lance Corporal Kyle Marshall killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Kyle Cleet Marshall, from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 14 February 2011.

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  • Written Ministerial Statement: 50th Horserace Betting Levy

    Wednesday 16 February 2011 On 1 November 2010 the Chairman of the Horserace Betting Levy Board (‘the HBLB’) informed me that the HBLB had been…

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

  • Publication of access to elected office consultation

    Today the Government is publishing a consultation paper, co-produced with Equality 20251 and disability organisations, which seeks views on …

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