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  • Government unveils generous HS2 compensation package

    Residents affected by phase one of HS2 from London to the West Midlands will be offered compensation measures beyond statutory requirements.

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

  • High Speed Two: assistance and compensation for home owners and occupiers on the London to West Midlands route

    HS2 proposed compensation and support package released for public consultation.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 29 October 2012

    Proposals for slot allocation, Maritime Labour Convention enforcement and port state control to be discussed at Transport Council meeting.

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

  • Town hall transparency to expose car parking charges

    Government action to enshrine Town Hall transparency as an everyday activity will now also open up punitive parking charges to public scrutiny.

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

  • More Green Flag Awards for great local parks

    The Green Flag Awards - an annual ‘MOT’ inspection for parks on aspects like safety and cleanliness - are to continue as Communities Minister…

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

  • Mention in Despatches for decorated sergeant who ran through a wall of bullets to save stranded soldiers

    An Army sergeant who risked his own life to save two soldiers stranded in an enemy attack has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Pristina

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Kosovo Prime Minister Thaci Pristina to discuss Kosovo's progress towards EU membership.

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

  • Government announces new commissioner to the Low Pay Commission

    Kay replaces Frances O’Grady, who stepped down on 15 October following her election as the next TUC General Secretary. The appointment is…

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

  • New appointments made to Ofgem board

    Energy Secretary Edward Davey today announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority…

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

  • Baroness Verma speech on sustainability on a budget

    Thank you very much to Wolseley and The Plumb Centre for hosting such a fantastic event. It is a privilege to be addressing you this afternoon. The question we all need to ask ourselves is ...

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

  • 25 October 2012, Jeremy Hunt, NCAS

    Thank you Sarah [Pickup, President of ADASS]. The importance of local authorities I think it’s appropriate that the very first speech I give…

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

  • Reforming welfare, transforming lives

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • Edward Timpson addresses the ADCS conference

    Minister for Children Edward Timpson addresses the ADCS conference and asks local leaders to remain ambitious on behalf of the young people in their care.

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

  • Speech by the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Sassoon to the Middle East Association

    Speech by the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Cenex low carbon vehicles event

    Addressing members of the Cenex low carbon vehicles event regarding innovation, greener policies and future practices.

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

  • New driving test service for Middleton

    Driving test candidates in the Middleton area will get a more local facility when a new driving test service opens in November 2012.

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

  • Fire sector summit 2012

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis addresses the 2012 fire sector summit.

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

  • Human Trafficking reception

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech on tackling human trafficking.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns executions in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has commented on the execution of ten people in Iran on 22 October.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned by latest outbreak of violence in western Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire called for an immediate end to the violence following further clashes in Rakhine State in western Burma between Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims.

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