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  • Statistical press notice: Integrated Performance Measures Return – quarterly update

    IPMR statistics were released today by the Department of Health for the quarter ending 31 December 2011

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

  • Ten reasons why we need a Bill to make these reforms work

    Health Minister Simon Burns explains why the Health and Social Care Bill is needed to make the changes that are being proposed for the NHS. …

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

  • UK Ministerial Delegation to the Holy See

    Text of joint statement following the visit of British Ministerial Delegation to the Holy See, 15 February 2012

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

  • Giving local communities the tools to tackle binge and underage drinking

    A new £1 million fund to tackle binge and underage drinking was announced today by the government's Champion for Active Safer Communities, Baroness Newlove.

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

  • Setting the benchmark for transparency in social housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today (14 February 2012) praised the latest social landlord to open its books and become more transparent to tenants…

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

  • Britain and South Africa: a 21st century partnership

    …Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the University of the Western Cape about the UK and South Africa's shared values on 14 February.…

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

  • New tri-Service intelligence unit formed to support Afghanistan operations

    The brains behind some of the British Army's most complex counter-intelligence work have taken up a new role that will see them inform the final stages of Operation HERRICK. Report by Sarah Goldthorpe.

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

  • Government appoints small business owner to advise on apprenticeships

    Mr Holt will talk to a wide range of stakeholders about a number of issues, including improving the marketing of the apprenticeships programme…

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

  • Baroness Warsi speech in the Holy See

    Baroness Warsi gave a speech on the role of faith in contemporary society on 14 February 2012.

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

  • Soaring Lottery ticket sales could mean £200 million more for the arts

    Well over £200 million more than expected should go to the arts over the next five years, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announced today.

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

  • Soaring lottery sales spell more cash for the arts

    An extra £200 million could go to the sector.

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

  • Statement on outcomes following Downing Street Insurance Summit

    Government sets out measures to tackle compensation culture, reduce legal costs and cut red tape.

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

  • Almost half of all councils already pledging to freeze or cut Council Tax

    Residents and hard pressed families will be delighted to hear that now over 200 councils have already signalled they intend to help with the…

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

  • Free school groups set to apply for 2013

    Groups that want to open mainstream, special and alternative provision free schools in September 2013 can submit their detailed plans to the Department from today.

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

  • Taxpayers get more for their money on construction projects

    Radical changes to public sector construction will lead to up to a 20% fall in the cost of building schools, hospitals and roads.

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

  • Army and Navy support National Apprenticeship Week

    A soldier has been talking this week about how his apprenticeship has helped him keep Apaches flying over Afghanistan, while HMS Raleigh has been showcasing their apprenticeship training to local schools and colleges.

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

  • Speech: Thursday 9 February, Andrew Lansley, SOLACE Annual Charity Dinner

    Andrew Lansley speaks at the SOLACE Annual Charity Dinner.

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

  • Government issues call for surgical research bids

    Researchers across the country have until 25th May to make funding bids for surgical research projects, the government has announced today

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

  • Calls for surgical research bids

    …The Health and Social Care Bill emphasised the Government’s intention to…

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

  • ‘A Welsh welcome is hard to beat’

    The Secretary of State for Wales has offered her congratulations to owners of the Wrexham-based pub The Bridge End Inn, who have scooped the…

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