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  • Communities to be given a Right to Reclaim Land

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced plans to give members of the public the right to reclaim and develop hundreds of acres of unused…

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

  • Transforming defence: a British perspective on defence in a time of financial challenge

    Speech delivered by Permanent Under Secretary at the Heritage Foundation, Washington DC on Wednesday 2 February 2011.

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

  • The UK and Pakistan - Our rich cultural tapestry

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the 2011 Jinnah Awards, a celebration of the achievements of British Pakistanis.

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

  • Estate suppliers set to benefit from Fair Payment

    Defence Estates (DE) has announced that future suppliers to the military estate will benefit from measures to ensure that all businesses are paid punctually, irrespective of size or specialisation.

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

  • Permanent Under Secretary for Defence speech outlines priorities for Defence Reform

    In her first visit to Washington DC since becoming Permanent Under Secretary (PUS) for Defence, Ursula Brennan has underlined the need and priorities for Defence Reform in a speech to the Heritage Foundation.

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

  • MOD to strengthen links with mental health charities

    The MOD today pledged to work closely with Service charities to deliver the best mental healthcare for the Armed Forces.

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

  • RFA Fort George arrives in Plymouth for the final time

    RFA Fort George, a support ship to the Royal Navy, has entered Plymouth for the final time before retiring from service after distinguished worldwide service.

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

  • The mutual futures of public services in Swindon

    Nurses, physiotherapists, doctors and other professionals planning to form a Big Society mutual in Swindon met Francis Maude and Charlie Mayfield.

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

  • Defra helps companies build confidence in green claims

    Defra today published new Green Claims Guidance to help companies describe the environmental credentials of their products in a way that people find easier to understand.

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

  • Reports from research commissioned by the previous administration

    Today the Government is publishing the first group of reports presenting the findings from research projects commissioned by the previous …

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

  • Zero carbon hub annual conference 2011: tomorrow's new homes

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. I’d just like to start by saying thank you very much to Paul for that introduction, and to you all…

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

  • New consumer rights on lending

    Consumers should take advantage of new rights aimed at protecting them and encouraging lenders to act more responsibly.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "appalled" by execution of Zahra Bahrami in Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK will raise concerns over her case with the Iranian Government in the strongest terms.

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

  • Brize Norton continues its evolution into main RAF hub

    An area of Helmand, once known as a hotbed of insurgent activity, has adopted a very different air - with its community now coming together through the medium of cricket, aided and encouraged by soldiers from the Royal Irish…

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

  • 2 RTR partner with Danish counterparts during 2 PARA operation

    During a recent 2 PARA Battle Group operation in the area of Nahr-e Saraj (South), the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's (2 RTR's) Mastiff Group conducted a joint operation with their Leopard tank counterparts in the Danish …

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

  • Entertainment businessman banned for seven years

    Gerald Leslie Hemming, trading as Hemmings Leisure, from Solihull, was prohibited at Birmingham Employment Tribunal on 5 January 2011. The…

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

  • People should take advantage of new consumer rights – Davey

    In tough times it is more important than ever that people know their rights, and the Government is determined that all consumers are aware of…

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

  • Ofcom to review aspects of Digital Economy Act

    Following the recent Your Freedom exercise, certain sections of the Digital Economy Act will be reviewed by Ofcom to see if they are workable

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

  • New deputy chair for Natural England

    Professor David Hill appointed as Deputy Chair of Natural England.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 1 February 2011

    from the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Egypt, Public Accounts Committee Report, Al Megrahi, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, Andy Coulson and misc

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