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  • New milestone reached in the transfer of power to local communities in Yorkshire and the Humber

    Communities Secretary announces the abolition of the area’s regional strategy.

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

  • The Queen awards prestigious Regius professorships to twelve universities

    The government today announced twelve university departments to have the prestigious title of Regius Professor bestowed upon them.

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

  • New help for consumers and businesses to take action against price fixing

    Proposals announced today will make it easier for groups of consumers and companies to take action against anti-competitive businesses.

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

  • The Queen awards prestigious Regius professorships to twelve universities

    12 outstanding university departments will gain the prestigious title of Regius Professor, to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

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

  • Parents to have more choice of high-quality childcare

    Information on the government initiatives to improve state-funded childcare set out in the report ‘More great childcare’.

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

  • It’s official: Learning improves career prospects

    New report finds that a third of men and nearly a third of women who participated in further education got a better job as a result.

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

  • Pre-dinner speech to the Cardiff Business Club

    Speech by Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea Lord.

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

  • Universal Credit Capita

    A speech by Lord Freud , Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • British culture and history at heart of new Life in the UK test

    An updated Life in the UK test handbook that focuses on British culture and history will be released tomorrow.

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

  • Planning changes to help open free schools' gates faster

    Changes will allow free schools to concentrate on education not bureaucracy and will give parents peace of mind.

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

  • Claiming bus incentive payments and running cross-border services

    Letter to English bus operators about changes to smartcard and automatic vehicle location (AVL) uplift payments and funding for cross-border services.

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  • Blue Badge scheme

    A consultation report on Personal Independence Payment and eligibility for a Blue Badge has been published.

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

  • Planning changes to help open free schools' gates faster

    Information on new measures to reduce planning red tape so free schools find it easier to convert underused buildings into schools.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 25 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya, the economy and equal marriage.

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

  • New code ends ‘tick box’ regulation in sales of age restricted products

    Age Restricted Products Code of Practice published today will strengthen the protection of young people and reduce red tape.

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

  • Planning measures will make best use of underused buildings for providing new homes

    New permitted development rights will allow office space to be converted into homes without the need for planning permission.

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

  • CAA airspace director reappointed

    Mark Swan reappointed as a member of the Civil Aviation Authority.

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

  • New senior military officers appointed

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has today, 24 January, confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointments of the new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and Comm…

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

  • Find Me Some Government Space - new website to sell government buildings

    A new website, Find Me Some Government Space, lets the public see for the first time what government property is available to buy or rent.

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

  • Government consults on reforms to improve Payroll Giving

    The government has today launched a consultation on proposals to reform Payroll Giving for charities and donors.…

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