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  • Local authorities challenged to do better on adoption

    A new campaign to get more adoptive parents and foster carers is launched, as performance tables for children in care are published for the first time.

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

  • Airport Operators Association conference

    Explains what DfT is doing to ensure a successful aviation sector and growing UK economy.

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

  • More flexibility for councils to reduce Council Tax bills for hard working families and pensioners

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has today published for consultation a series of practical measures that give councils…

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

  • QANTAS flights disruption - latest information

    …Passengers should check the QANTAS website and social media for further information.

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

  • Local economies to benefit from £950 million of Government investment

    The second round of the Government’s £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund (RGF) will support 119 bids from businesses and local partnerships with…

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

  • Business Secretary visits south-east Asia to strengthen trade relationship

    Starting in Singapore, one of the UK’s largest export markets, and moving on to two significant emerging markets in Indonesia and Vietnam, Vince…

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

  • Stronger business partnership for the UK and Singapore

    Business Secretary Vince Cable and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Lim Hng Kiang signed a partnership agreement, which will provide…

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

  • Minister calls for answers to Corporation Tax questions

    Michael Moore said questions from business and government cannot remain unanswered if calls for the devolution of corporation tax are "to be taken seriously"

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

  • Centre for Social Justice mental health report launch

    Paul Burstow responds to Centre for Social Justice report “Completing the revolution - transforming mental health and tackling poverty”

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

  • NHS Commissioning Board Authority goes live

    The NHS Commissioning Board Authority is now in operation.

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

  • Launch of the Clinical Practice Research Datalink

    In March 2011, The Government launched its 'Plan for Growth' which details steps needed to enable the British economy to become more internationally competitive.

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

  • Kinship and family in an ageing society

    Speech by The Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.

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

  • £950 million of government investment for local economies

    A government investment of £950 million will help create and safeguard more than 200,000 jobs across England.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 31 October 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Cyberspace conference, Liam Fox, Prince of Wales consent, Daylight Savings Bill, the economy, OECD forecast, growth, PASC report on ministers, trespass law and G20.

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

  • Trade and Investment Minister ends Australian visit with busy Sydney programme

    In a jam-packed day in Sydney, Lord Green met the NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and leading business people from Australian and British companies.

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

  • Government considers supporting Daylight Savings Bill

    The Government is seeking amendments to the Bill, at the forthcoming Committee stage in the House of Commons, expected in early November. The…

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

  • The Big Society in Scotland

    David Mundell, Scotland's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, talks about The Big Society in Scotland and if it can work.

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

  • Moore: Changes on rules of succession will "reflect values of modern UK"

    Minister says Scots will welcome changes which recognise the right of an elder daughter to succeed the throne ahead of younger male sibling and removes the ban on the monarch marrying a Catholic

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

  • Find out how to make a difference at the European Year of Volunteering 2011 free event in London

    The European Year of Volunteering 2011 Tour comes to the UK today with a week long event to inspire volunteers in London.

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

  • Sons and daughters will have equal right to the throne

    The prime minister announced today that all 16 Commonwealth countries have agreed it is time to do away with outdated rules governing succession to the throne.

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