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  • Drought declared in the Anglian region

    Parts of the Anglian region are now officially in a state of drought, Defra and the Environment Agency announced today.

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

  • Minister backs Jobs for the Girls campaign

    The equalities minister has lent her support to a campaign to inspire more females to join the electrical industry.

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

  • Grayling launches a revolution in back to work support as the Work Programme rolls out nationwide

    Around two and half million people are expected to be supported through the new Work Programme over the next five years.

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

  • Suffragan See of Penrith

    The Venerable Robert John Freeman, BSc, MA, Archdeacon of Halifax is nominated to the Suffragan See of Penrith.

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

  • Aviation Club lunch

    Discussing the topics of aviation strategy and Iceland ash cloud.

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

  • Local Government Association housing seminar

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thanks Gary. I’ve been Housing Minister for over a year now. That’s quite an achievement - I shadowed…

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

  • Neighbourhood planning is an opportunity for councillors

    As readers of the MJ will well know, this country’s planning system has grown increasingly acrimonious in recent years. Centralised decision…

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

  • Government launches next phase of Growth Review

    Skills, the rural economy and medium sized businesses will be the focus as the Government concentrates on restoring the economy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Libya and the Arab Spring via Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions on the situation in Libya and also on the Arab Spring on 9 June via Twitter.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister attends Libya Contact Group in Abu Dhabi

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt will attend the Libya Contact Group meeting in Abu Dhabi on 9 June.

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

  • UK Europe Minister Visit

    The rule of law must be implemented fairly, firmly and regardless of the position or affiliation individuals held.

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

  • UK debates findings of report into Human rights situation in Libya

    The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today debated the findings of the Commission of Inquiry report into the human rights situation in Libya.

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

  • Dr Fox on progress in Libya

    Dr Fox said: “Our objective when NATO took responsibility for enforcing UN Security Council Resolution [UNSCR] 1973 remains the same today…

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

  • A civilian's Afghan experience

    Deploying on operations is par for the course for the military, but for civilians it is a completely different ball game. Leigh Hamilton reports.

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

  • CSA: Safety paramount for RN nuclear submarine reactors

    Through the Royal Navy’s nearly fifty years of operating nuclear submarines it has maintained an excellent nuclear safety record. Today, the…

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

  • Northwood to remain a NATO command HQ

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced that Northwood Headquarters in Middlesex will be retained as a key NATO command HQ.

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

  • Postal Services Bill agreed by Parliament

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Today marks a significant milestone for Royal Mail. Legislation has now been agreed that will help tackle…

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

  • Government launches next phase of Growth Review

    Building on the radical programme of reforms set out in the first Plan for Growth, published at the Budget, the next stage of the review will…

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

  • Feed-in Tariffs scheme - outcome of fast-track review consultation: Written Ministerial Statement by Greg Barker

    On 18 March I announced the start of a consultation on proposals to change Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations…

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

  • New Feed-in Tariff levels for large-scale solar and anaerobic digestion announcecd today

    Government confirms outcome of fast track review on Feed-in Tariff (FIT) levels of support for large scale solar and Anaerobic Digestion …

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