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  • Local government funding

    A spokesperson from the Department for Communities and Local Government said: “The Government has provided a fair and progressive funding…

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

  • Supporting more people back into work - councils to take the lead in boosting local economic prosperity

    Plans to put councils in charge of providing financial support for council tax which are designed to help more people back into work, maintain…

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

  • DIO launches new UK training estate contract

    The National Training Estate Prime (NTEP) contract will deliver management of training areas, camps and ranges (including air weapons ranges…

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

  • Francis Maude reveals £3.75 billion in savings

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has today revealed that the government has saved £3.75bn in ten months.

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

  • Global Poverty Action Fund - second round

    The second round for the GPAF Impact funding scheme opens today. The deadline for applications is 19 September 2011.

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

  • Personal health budget pilot – third interim report

    A pilot programme involving around half the primary care trusts in England is currently underway, testing out personal health budgets in the NHS.

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

  • Government introduces deregulatory measures to help SMEs access equity financing

    The Financial Secretary, has announced that two deregulatory amendments to the EU Prospectus have been brought into effect a year early.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Ramadan message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends best wishes to the Muslim communities around the world as Ramadan begins.

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

  • Foreign Secretary, William Hague’s Ramadan message

    “As the sacred month of Ramadan begins I want to send my very best wishes to Muslim communities in Britain and across the world.

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

  • British Ambassador, Sir William Patey’s Ramadan Message

    As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I offer my best wishes to the people of Afghanistan.

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

  • Judging starts on Regional Growth Fund bids

    BIS has received more than 490 bids competing for a share of £950 million from round 2 of the Regional Growth Fund.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    London 2012 Olympics, science and human rights were amongst the topics discussed this week by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister David Lidington concerned about death penalty in Belarus

    Minister for Europe David Lidington comments on the recent execution of two people in Belarus.

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

  • Second round of bids for Regional Growth Fund being considered

    These bids were received in response to the second round of the £1.4 billion fund, which is designed to encourage enterprise, growth and jobs…

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

  • Secretary of State welcomes increased Crown Estate investment

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore welcomed the news that the Crown Estate has increased its capital investment in Scotland over…

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

  • Big Society Bank launched

    Two expert boards have been established for the Big Society Bank.

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

  • DFID research: Two new reports from Panos London's Relay Programme

    Two new reports from Panos London's Relay Programme.

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

  • Government is acting to get children ready for school

    Recent reports that children are beginning school without knowing their own name highlight the help and support that young children need in the crucial early years of their life.

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

  • Lanarkshire 2011 International Children's Games

    Lanarkshire is to host the 45th International Children's Games in 2011, following a joint bid by North and South Lanarkshire Councils to bring the world's biggest youth sporting event to Scotland for the first time. …

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

  • High Speed rail consultation draws to a close

    The public consultation on High Speed 2 is closing.

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