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  • Royal wedding sparks street party fever for the Big Lunch

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today revealed new figures showing that the Royal Wedding has sparked ‘street party fever’ with a 280…

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

  • Lieutenant Oliver Richard Augustin and Marine Samuel Giles William Alexander MC killed in Afghanistan

    With great sadness the Ministry of Defence confirms that Lieutenant Oliver Richard Augustin and Marine Samuel Giles William Alexander MC, both 42 Commando Royal Marines, were killed in Afghanistan on Friday 27 May 2011.

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  • Foreign Secretary celebrates 50 years of Amnesty International

    28 May 2011 is the 50th Anniversary of the founding of human rights organisation Amnesty International.

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

  • Volcanic ash cloud: Travel advice

    Passengers are still advised to remain in close contact with their airlines and travel agents for the most up to date news on the status of their flights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for the release of all political prisoners in Belarus

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the sentences passed against former presidential candidates in Belarus.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls on Iran to release opposition politicians

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the continued detention of opposition politicians in Iran.

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

  • New admissions code: a fairer and simpler system

    Education Secretary Michael Gove MP today launched a consultation to make the school admissions process simpler, fairer and more transparent for all parents.

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

  • Closing press conference at the G8 Summit

    A transcript of the press conference given by the Prime Minister David Cameron at the G8 Summit in Deauville, France on Friday, 27 May 2011.

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

  • PM interview at the G8 Summit

    A transcript of the interview given by the Prime Minister David Cameron at the G8 Summit in Deauville, France on Thursday, 26 May 2011.

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

  • Enterprise Zone competition moves up a gear as applications issued

    The competition to find the location of the next ten Enterprise Zones will be based on proposals that offer the best prospects to increase growth…

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

  • Eric Pickles urges bank holiday vigilance against planning cheats

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles is today reminding councils to be alert over the bank holiday weekend so no one can …

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

  • Government wins second legal challenge on Regional Strategies

    Planning authorities and inspectors can take the Coalition Government’s intention to abolish Regional Strategies into consideration in deciding…

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

  • Grant Shapps helps local communities make cycling safer

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today set the wheels in motion to give councils the freedom to make their areas more bike-friendly…

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

  • Transport times conference

    Explores future transport choices including government plans for technology, data sharing, sustainable travel and smart ticketing.

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

  • One public estate conference

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. I am particularly pleased to be able to address this conference today. I am also very grateful to …

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

  • Steps toward a low-carbon future

    Radical policies for the environment have long been a cornerstone of my party’s identity. A year into government, and we have already achieved…

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

  • Ratko Mladic arrested in Serbia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates Serbian authorities on arrest of Ratko Mladic, the former Chief of Staff of the Bosnian Serb Army.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "appalled" at situation in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the violence in Yemen, and reiterated the UK's call to President Saleh to sign the peace agreement offered by the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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

  • UK pledges support for political and economic reform in the Middle East

    Foreign Secretary: "This is a crucial moment for the people of the Middle East and North Africa and the UK will rise to the challenge of meeting our responsibility to support them."

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

  • Injured troops take up gardening therapy

    A new gardening project to help provide therapy for Service personnel undergoing rehabilitation at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court has been launched this week. Report by Leigh Hamilton.

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