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  • Rail industry review

    …McNulty's value for money rail review published and high level group established.…

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

  • New rules for high charging universities

    Universities who want to charge over £6000 a year in tuition fees will be expected do all they can to help students from poorer backgrounds.

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

  • International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties takes place in New York.

    The Assembly is the body that provides management oversight of the work of the International Criminal Court, and will make decisions on a number of key administrative issues at the Court including the size of the ICC's b…

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

  • Prime Minister announces boost to Afghan campaign

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a package of measures to provide a significant boost to the military campaign in Afghanistan during his latest visit to the country.

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

  • Ministers set out rules for high charging universities

    Mr Willetts has released an early draft of a guidance letter to the Director of Fair Access, saying that universities must commit to the new…

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

  • Modernising commissioning green paper published

    New green paper published on creating a level playing field for charities and social enterprises bidding for public service contracts.

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

  • Lottery funding for voluntary and community sector protected

    A new policy direction was issued by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose to the Big Lottery Fund today.

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

  • Lottery funding for voluntary and community sector protected

    Projects that benefit local communities and the voluntary sector received a boost, after new policy direction issued by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose.

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

  • Publication of working paper no. 93 Lone parents and employment: an exploration of findings from the Families and Children’s Study 2006-8

    Work entry and retention for lone mothers, along with the attitudes of lone mothers to work and caring for their children.

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

  • Review of commercialisation and sexualisation of children

    Children's Minister announces an independent review into the commercialisation and premature sexualisation of children.

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

  • Eric Pickles praises Big Society snow angels and gritty determination from communities

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has praised people’s efforts and neighbourly support in the cold weather this week and applauded the Big …

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

  • Gloucestershire flag flying at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Gloucestershire has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Planning power from town halls and Whitehall to local people

    Neighbourhoods will be the ‘building blocks of the Big Society’ Radical new planning reforms were announced today to hand powers down from …

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

  • Poor kids could get two free years at university

    The idea is one of the initiatives the new £150 million National Scholarship Programme (NSP) might take forward to help improve access and social…

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

  • Business Minister lobbies Europe against "costly and regressive" maternity proposals

    Mr. Davey will attend a meeting of the EU Employment Council (EPSCO) - the first opportunity that Member States have had to discuss proposals…

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

  • Next phase of superfast broadband plans announced

    A ‘digital hub’ in every community to boost economic growth.

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

  • Next phase of superfast broadband plans announced

    A 'digital hub' in every community to boost economic growth

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

  • HM Treasury senior staffing

    Helen Bailey, Director of Public Services, will be leaving HM Treasury with effect from 28 February 2011 to pursue other opportunities.

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

  • Welfare reform: Disability Living Allowance for the 21st century

    Disabled people and their organisations asked to join the debate on reforming Disability Living Allowance.

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

  • Review of the Children’s Commissioner for England

    An independent review of the Children’s Commissioner role recommends strengthening its remit, powers and independence.

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