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  • Special educational needs support: families to be given personal budgets

    Parents will have a new right to buy in specialist special educational needs (SEN) and disabled care for children from 2014, the biggest change to SEN for 30 years.

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

  • Revamped Right to Buy to deliver thousands of new homes

    Cash raised from Right to Buy sales to be used to build new affordable homes.

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

  • New chairman of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

    The Secretary of State Owen Paterson today announced the appointment of Mr Brian Rowntree as Chairman of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland.

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

  • Substance misuse services in prisons, immigration and removal centres

    The Department, together with the Ministry of Justice and the Youth Justice Board, has issued a dear colleague letter that sets out policy for…

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

  • Delivering education’s progressive promise: using the Pupil Premium to change lives

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg delivered a speech on the Pupil Premium on 14 May 2012.

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

  • Government agrees station funding

    Ministers have approved £10 million of government funding to the redevelopment of Northampton station and help transform the town's economy.

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

  • £10 million investment to connect Northampton enterprise zone

    Today Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced a £10 million boost for transport infrastructure…

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

  • 10 communities to tackle binge and underage drinking unveiled

    The 10 communities that will lead work to tackle binge and underage drinking have been announced by the Government Champion for Active Safer…

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

  • Armed Forces Day preparations underway

    Final preparations are underway for the nation to come together to celebrate 2012's Armed Forces Day. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Tanker fuel drivers vote for strike action

    Responding to the news that strike action has been averted, Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary said: “This is the right result…

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

  • Defra announces five members of the Natural Capital Committee

    Five members have been appointed to the independent Natural Capital Committee by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.

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

  • Consortia of leading organisations appointed to support the Government’s Health and Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Programme

    The Offender Health Collaborative, a consortium led by Nacro and comprising Revolving Doors Agency; Centre for Mental Health; Mental Health …

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

  • Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

    Explains DfT's ambitions for low carbon vehicles and how changes in technology, affordability and access will make the difference.

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

  • Lincolnshire businesses shaping rural policy on Government rural roadshow

    First of the Rural Roadshows, allowing Defra ministers to listen to issues and concerns of rural communities and businesses.

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

  • Education Secretary Michael Gove's speech to Brighton College

    Michael Gove speaks at Brighton College about the government's initiatives to address the educational attainment gap.

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

  • Celebrating people to people links- Cultural and educational exchange between the UK and Pakistan

    Cultural Roadmap published following meeting between PM David Cameron and Prime Minister Gilani

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

  • Victim of a forced marriage or know someone who is?

    If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or are worried about a friend or relative call us on 0207 008 0151.

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

  • RAF Halton celebrates Freedom of Thame

    Dressed in Air Force blue and wearing a brooch given to her by the station a few years ago, the Duchess attended the freedom parade, on Wednesday…

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

  • Focus on Enforcement looks at chemical manufacturing

    Help the government identify problems and best practice in how regulation is enforced for businesses in chemicals manufacturing and storage.

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

  • The Queen's Speech 2012

    Creating the right conditions for businesses to grow and succeed is at the centre of new business legislation announced today.

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