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  • Be Plant Wise: help the fight against the weeds that are taking over our waterways

    The Be Plant Wise campaign highlights five of the worst offending invasive aquatic plants that are threatening our wildlife and waterways.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report 690:how best to present state pension information and support retirement planning

    Research published today by the Department for Work and Pensions identifies what understanding people have of the State Pension.

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

  • Chancellor announces Professor Stephen Nickell and Graham Parker as his preferred candidates for members of the Budget Responsibility Committee

    The Chancellor has selected Stephen Nickell and Graham Parker as his preferred candidates for Members of the Budget Responsibility Committee

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

  • Working for the abolition of the death penalty

    Writing in the Malaysian Insider on 10 October 2010, Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne explains why the UK is calling for the global abolition of the death penalty.

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

  • EU Bill to include a parliamentary sovereignty clause

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has published a Written Ministerial Statement to the House of Commons confirming that the EU Bill is to include a clause affirming that ultimate authority remains with Parliament.

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

  • New Permanent Secretary for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

    The appointment has been approved by the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State. It follows Simon Fraser’s departure from the Department …

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

  • Government efficiency review published

    According to Sir Philip Green's review on government efficiency, the government has failed to make the most of its scale and buying power.

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

  • Minister asks for khat review

    A stimulant used predominately by members of the UK’s Somali, Yemeni and Ethiopian communities is to be reviewed.

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

  • Government Efficiency Review published

    Sir Philip Green has published his review into Government efficiency. The review found that the Government has consistently failed to make the most of its scale, buying power and credit rating.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 11 October 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Linda Norgrove, spending decisions, Browne Report, Green Efficiency Review and child benefit.

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

  • Rights for Travellers who play by the rules and protection for councils

    As part of a new fair deal for travellers and the settled community, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell today outlined plans for improved tenancy…

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

  • Speech to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

    Speech by Solicitor General Edward Garnier QC MP to the Better Governance Forum Annual Conference 2010

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

  • Deep sadness' at death of British aid worker in Afghanistan: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has released a statement on the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes proposal to reduce tariffs on Pakistan imports

    The European Commission has adopted a proposal for unilateral suspension of import duties on a number of important export items from Pakistan into the EU.

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

  • UK Ministers celebrate Pride events

    Minister for Europe David Lidington and Minister for Equalities Lynne Featherstone have spoken ahead of Belgrade Pride this Sunday.

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

  • Our ongoing commitment to transparency

    DCMS data on spend above £500 now available.

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

  • Ask Ed Vaizey

    Put your questions to the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries.

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

  • Government concludes negotiations on civil service redundancy scheme

    Francis Maude announced that the government has negotiated with 5 civil service unions on a new civil service compensation scheme.

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

  • Royal Anglian Regiment families to get new homes

    260 new homes to be built in Bulford, Wiltshire, for soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, the Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox announces.

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

  • British soldier works with Afghan villagers to improve their lives

    Warrant Officer Class 2 Marc Lovatt acting as a liaison between with local villagers in Helmand and the military, finds out how he can help.

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