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  • Local government finance 2011 to 2013

    With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement on finance for English local authorities for 2011 to 2013. The spending review…

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

  • Localism Bill

    I am today introducing the Localism Bill to Parliament. The legislation will set the foundations for the big society by radically transforming…

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

  • Reforms to the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme

    Introduction Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to join you for your conference today. I would like to thank the Community Development Finance…

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

  • The UK Government’s vision for special relationship with India

    I have been asked to speak today about the UK Government’s vision for the special relationship with India. What it means and where it’s going…

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

  • Jeremy Browne speaks on Government's approach to supporting democracy around the world

    At the launch of the UK's 'How to Note on Electoral Assistance', Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne gave a speech setting out the Government's approach to supporting democracy and free and fair elections …

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

  • Work starts on new sustainable homes for soldiers in Wiltshire

    Defence Estates (DE) awarded the £46 million contract to Bovis Lend Lease, who will design and build the houses for soldiers stationed at Tidworth…

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

  • Mark Prisk backs microfinance for small firms

    Speaking to the Community Development Finance Association (CDFA), Mr Prisk set out reforms to the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme (EFG) …

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

  • Disabled people get right to control services

    Today sees the start of a radical shake-up of the way disabled people use state funding, allowing them to buy their own support services.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report no. 718 and working paper no. 94 Alcohol misusers’ experiences of employment and the benefit system and Population estimates of problem alcohol users who access DWP benefits

    Research exploring the experiences of alcohol misusers in relation to claiming benefits, employment, and dealing with Jobcentre Plus.

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

  • LASSL (DH) (2010) 2: Adults' personal social services: revenue grants and capital grant allocations for 2011-12 and 2012-13

    Letter issued to local authorities to confirm both their adults’ Personal Social Services specific revenue and capital grant funding 2012-13.

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  • Written ministerial statement by Michael Gove on schools financial settlement - education spending

    Education Secretary Michael Gove's written ministerial statement on the schools financial settlement with regard to education spending.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on human rights

    Sixty years after the birth of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, human rights are in retreat in some parts of the globe.

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

  • Revolutionary new rights for communities will protect and transform local services

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced a package of powerful new rights for communities to challenge services and preserve local…

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

  • Revolutionary new rights for communities will protect and transform local services

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced a package of powerful new rights for communities to challenge services and preserve local assets…

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

  • Government announces £800 million to support families

    The government has announced funding to support low-income families with disabled children.

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

  • Government to invest £50 Million in UK manufacturing

    Business Minister Mark Prisk has announced a review into how we can grow Advanced Manufacturing in the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary honours human rights defenders

    In a statement to mark International Human Rights Day, the Foreign Secretary sent a message of support to human rights defenders around the world, including the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, and those detained…

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

  • New rehabilitation centre opens in Aldershot

    A new military regional rehabilitation centre offering a purpose-built specialist environment for Service personnel to recover from injuries sustained on operations, training accidents or playing sport, has opened in Aldersh…

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

  • RAF and UAE Air Force join for Exercise Air Khanjar

    The Royal Air Force has recently been working closely with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force in the UAE to build stronger ties between the two militaries and enhance the way they co-operate.

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

  • Government takes action to grow advanced manufacturing

    A review into how we can grow Advanced Manufacturing in the UK has started, Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today. The Growth Review…

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