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  • Banks agree protocol on branch closures

    High street banks, consumer groups and the government have signed up to an industry-wide agreement to minimise the impact of branch closures.

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

  • 300 communities win share of £25 million minibus fund

    Hundreds of minibuses will support charities and revitalise local communities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech at the Lord Mayor's Easter Banquet

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond delivered a speech at the Lord Mayor's Easter Banquet.

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

  • Crime and policing news update: March 2015

    March's update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

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  • Points of Light: March 2015 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Planning update March 2015

    Steps the government are taking to streamline the planning system, protect the environment, support economic growth and assist locally-led decision-making.

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

  • Boosting the Great British high street

    High streets across the country will be better equipped to meet the needs of their customers.

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

  • "This Council must do its utmost to protect children and to give a strong voice to those most vulnerable."

    Statement by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict

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

  • Culture Secretary appoints Sports Grounds Safety Authority Chair

    Sajid Javid has appointed Alan Coppin as the new Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, for 3 years commencing 1 April 2015.…

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

  • O2 Think Big wins Big Society Award

    O2 Think Big programme which helps young people turn their ideas into reality has been recognised with a Big Society Award.

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

  • Watt skills shortage? Report highlights skills needs of energy sector

    The UK’s energy sector needs to take action to address skills shortages and work together to secure a bright future, a new report finds.

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  • Electric vehicle batteries: funding for pilot production line

    Up to £10 million is available for a consortium to develop a pilot line for production of a variety of electric vehicle batteries.

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  • Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online

    The Digital Friends initiative will recruit civil servants to share skills with friends, family and neighbours and help them get online.

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

  • Changes to DVLA’s telephone translation service

    Motorists who don’t speak English or Welsh and want to use DVLA’s translation service will pick up the costs under changes announced today (25 March 2015) by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer.

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

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva, UK Statement on Iraq

    The UK delivers a statement during the Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR Report on Iraq, 25 March 2015.

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

  • Italy v England

    Advice for fans travelling to Italy for the Italy v England football game on 31 March 2015.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s comments to the media about Germanwings flight

    The Foreign Secretary spoke to the media this morning about British nationals involved in the Germanwings plane crash in the French Alps.

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

  • New action plan to tackle mental health stigma in schools

    Schools across the country are to receive new advice to improve teaching about mental health and tackle stigma in schools.

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

  • MOD responds to Defence Committee report on ISIL action

    The Government has responded to the Defence Select Committee’s report on the UK’s activity to tackle ISIL, rejecting the suggestion that the UK’s contribution has been “modest”.

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

  • £25 million injection to help ‘life-changing’ children’s services

    Education Secretary announces vulnerable children and young people will benefit from grants to voluntary organisations.

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