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  • 2011 will be the year councillors become community champions

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps today said that 2011 will be the year of councillor power and encouraged a new generation of community…

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

  • MOD announces new 2nd Permanent Under Secretary

    The Prime Minister, following a recommendation from the Secretary of State for Defence, has approved the appointment of Mr Jon Day as 2nd Permanent Under Secretary (2nd PUS) to the Ministry of Defence, it has been announced …

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

  • Government introduces bank levy

    The Government today introduced a permanent levy on banks’ balance sheets.

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

  • New Year Message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    In May when David Cameron appointed me Secretary of State for Wales, I was conscious of the fact the United Kingdom was embarking on a new and…

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

  • Prime Minister’s New Year message

    …Enterprise, aspiration, public service reform and national security should be the Coalition Government's priorities for 2011, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.…

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

  • New Year podcast

    A transcript of a podcast recorded by Prime Minister David Cameron to mark the New Year.

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

  • Christmas crackdown on overseas fraud

    Fraud investigators at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are finding new ways of cracking down on benefit thieves.

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

  • Over ten million people to live to 100

    More than ten million people in the UK today can expect to live to see their 100th birthday - 17 per cent of the population.

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

  • Government commits to overhauling outdated child performance laws

    Government publishes new guidance to free local authorities and amateur production groups from unnecessary form-filling.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt’s four year vision for DCMS

    Business plan sets out how we will boost economic growth, equip country for success and transform culture, media, sport and tourism delivery

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

  • Putting film in the spotlight

    Plans to create a more sustainable future for the British film industry were announced today by Ed Vaizey.

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

  • More funding for Olympic and Paralympic sports

    UK Sport announces £2.6 million increase for success in 2012.

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

  • Professor Munro wants to hear from child protection professionals

    Professor Munro asks child protection professionals to be frank about what needs to change and the best ways to reform the system.

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

  • Civil Service Compensation Scheme reformed

    The new Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS) comes into effect today.

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

  • Biggest back to work programme in decades will be built on payment by results

    The Work Programme will be the first major move into a system of payment by results for the public sector.

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

  • Planning paperwork to be radically cut back to help communities drive development

    A radical overhaul of planning policy cutting out thousands of unnecessary central instructions and putting communities at the heart of decision…

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

  • Appointments to the First Civil Service Commissioner and Commissioner for Public Appointments

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of Sir David Normington to the dual role of First Civil Service Commissioner.

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

  • UK bolsters fight against HIV, TB and malaria

    The British government has announced that it will provide urgent support for life-saving HIV, TB and malaria supplies that will save the lives of millions of people in the world’s poorest countries.

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

  • Government launches consultation on Consumer Credit Regulation

    The Financial Secretary and the Minister for Consumer Affairs launches consultation on transferring consumer credit regulation.

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

  • Tackling the root causes of poverty and disadvantage

    Local communities, voluntary groups and charities consulted on a new government strategy to combat poverty and disadvantage.

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