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  • Education Bill receives Royal Assent

    The Education Act 2011 will help teachers raise standards in education with new powers to root out poor behaviour and underperformance.

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

  • New rules on diabetes for bus and lorry drivers

    New law introduced that allows people with insulin diabetes to drive buses and lorries.

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

  • Candle fire safety week: snuff out the fire risk

    Fire and Rescue Services across the country are asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and snuff out the risk of fire in their…

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

  • Plans for a second year's Council Tax freeze set out

    Communities Secretary announces details of financial help to help councils freeze bills in 2012 to 2013.

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

  • Council Tax freeze scheme 2012 to 2013

    …Letter setting out details of the government's scheme to help councils freeze Council Tax bills in England in 2012 to 2013.…

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  • Near neighbours launch event

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Faith and social action: a long tradition Standing here, you can almost…

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

  • Intellect dinner

    Speech delivered by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt condemns upsurge in Yemen violence

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following the attacks over the last few days in Ta’iz.

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

  • Plymouth welcomes home commandos from Afghanistan

    More than one thousand Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade paraded through Plymouth on Friday to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Misleading media reports on Army redundancies and structure

    There have been various misleading and inaccurate media reports this weekend speculating on the future number of soldiers and the future structure of the British Army.

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

  • Climate change: there is no plan B

    14 November 2011 Time is almost up. It is critical we secure a legally binding approach on climate change in Durban The lesson the world is…

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

  • Speech to Historic Houses Association AGM

    Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

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

  • CAP plans don’t get to heart of challenges

    Defra Ministers have told the Europe Union’s Agriculture Commissioner that his draft proposals to reform the CAP fall short of meeting the key…

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

  • Paice: UK farmers must not be penalised for putting their animals’ needs first

    The UK today renewed calls for Europe to reach a workable agreement and stop eggs from illegal battery cages being sold across the common market.

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

  • Have your say on stalking laws

    We want to do everything in our power to protect victims from stalking - let us know what you think.

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

  • Andrew Lansley takes firm action to protect patient choice

    Health Secretary Andrew Lansley responds to the Co-operation and Competition Panel’s report on patient choice in the NHS

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

  • First special and alternative provision free schools given the green light

    The first ever special and alternative provision free schools have been approved to open from September 2012.

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

  • 150 pages of unduly complex guidance slashed to just 8

    Teachers must no longer be discouraged from taking children on school trips because of misplaced health and safety concerns.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet

    The Prime Minister made a speech entitled 'Foreign Policy in the National Interest' at the Lord Mayor's Banquet 2011.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet

    The Prime Minister made a speech entitled ‘Foreign Policy in the National Interest’ at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet 2011.

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