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  • Bereavement Benefits for the 21st Century consultation response

    New proposals for better supporting people on benefits after the loss of a spouse or civil partner are set out by Lord Freud.

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

  • Nick Gibb on the importance of studying languages in school

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb on the benefits of learning languages. Speech delivered at the German Embassy.

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

  • Prime Minister's Speech on Family Planning

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £500 million in aid at the Family Planning Summit 2012 to increase international access to contraceptives.

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

  • PM David Cameron and President Hollande press conference

    PM: "We found much common ground today. Not just about European policy today but also how we develop European policy for Britain and for France in the future."

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 11 July 2012

    International aid for family planning, the coalition agreement and House of Lords reform were among the topics discussed at this briefing.

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

  • A major step forward for children's inspections

    Proposals for a multi-agency inspection for the protection of children and a separate inspection for looked after children and care leavers.

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  • Government shareholding in NATS

    Government to retain shares in National Air Traffic Services.

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

  • Community groups to bring 2,000 empty homes back to life with government help

    Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew…

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

  • Importance of aerospace

    Mark Prisk sets out the government's commitment to the aerospace industry through funding, education and partnerships.

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

  • Plan launched to keep UK aerospace flying high

    The new funding, part of a total £200 million investment in aerospace since 2011, was announced alongside a new vision for the future of the…

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

  • New chair for Committee on Radioactive Waste Management

    Professor Laurence Williams has today been appointed as Chair of the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management. He will take up the post in …

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

  • Minister sets out terms of scheme to tackle future TV interference

    Viewers to get help with problems caused by next generation of mobile services.

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

  • Government sets out ambitious reform of the water industry

    Plans to reform the water industry were published in Parliament today as the Government seeks to slash red tape, drive innovation and open the market to new companies.

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

  • Government appoints Chief Procurement Officer

    Francis Maude has today announced that Bill Crothers will be appointed as the government's Chief Procurement Officer.

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

  • Open Data User Group to help unleash the potential of open data

    Today’s first meeting of the Open Data User Group (ODUG) has been hailed as an important step in the government's open data revolution.

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

  • Tim Loughton sets challenge at ADCS conference

    The Children's Minister challenges Directors of Children's Services to improve standards of residential care for vulnerable children.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech opening Farnborough Air Show

    David Cameron considers the current state and the future of the UK aerospace industry.

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

  • £10 million literacy catch-up programme for disadvantaged pupils

    Projects to be set up across England to help disadvantaged pupils who are below the expected level of English by the end of primary school.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will give a speech in The Hague on international law and justice in foreign policy today, in the year of the 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court.

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

  • International law and justice in a networked world

    "Justice and international law are central to foreign policy" said Foreign Secretary William Hague in his speech in The Hague today.

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