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  • No hidden costs to home improvement

    Homeowners will not face red tape when building conservatories and extensions.

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

  • Life Sciences Strategy: one year on

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Science Minister David Willetts have launched a report on the Strategy for UK Life Sciences.

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

  • Transport for everyone

    Putting accessibility and equality front and centre when delivering services for the travelling public.

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

  • Iranian investigation into death of detained blogger is missed opportunity for justice

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has said that the Iranian investigation into the death of the blogger has failed to deliver justice.

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

  • Government accepts proposals to improve garage standards

    Motorists encouraged to check their garage is industry-standard approved.

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

  • Skills for life survey reveals English and maths levels of adults

    In some areas of the country around a quarter of adults have the numeracy skills of a 7 to 9 year old, or below.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at Friends of the Syrian People meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has outlined the immediate responsibilities for the Friends of the Syrian People.

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

  • Consultation on motoring services strategy

    Publication of the motoring services strategy.

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

  • Garage customer experience

    Government response to the Motorists’ Forum sub-group report recommendations.

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

  • UK to contribute funds to Courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced UK funding for Courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia to strengthen international justice.

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

  • Strategy for UK Life Sciences: one year on

    David Willetts speech on the strategy for UK Life Sciences: one year on.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    13 December 2012 Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the…

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

  • New controls announced for shale gas exploration

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today announced that exploratory hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for shale gas can resume in…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas from a suitable formation can only...

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

  • Government seeks views on proposed Marine Conservation Zones

    The Government is pressing ahead with its plans to create Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) to protect the UK’s rich marine environment, Natural…

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

  • Social Action Fund-backed project helps raise profile of philanthropy among young people

    Pupils at Lampton School in Hounslow today celebrated the one millionth pound donated to charity through Youth and Philanthropy Initiative.

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

  • David Prior confirmed as new Chair of the Care Quality Commission

    Following Parliamentary endorsement, David Prior has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Jeremy Hunt, Secretary…

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

  • More choice in mental health

    For the first time, people who use mental health services will get more choice about where and how they get their condition treated in the NHS…

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

  • Oral statement on Personal Independence Payment

    Speech by Esther McVey MP.

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

  • Publication of the draft Anti-Social Behaviour Bill

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 13 December 2012 by Jeremy Browne and in the House of Lords by Lord …

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