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  • 142 schools to convert to academy status weeks after Academies Act passed

    Gove: ‘More great heads and teachers controlling schools will bring better behaviour and teaching to thousands more children.’

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

  • Queen's portrait given pride of place in government department

    A portrait of Her Majesty The Queen has been unveiled in the reception of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

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

  • Human rights are key to our foreign policy

    We must harness Britain's generosity and compassion to help the rest of the world, Foreign Secretary William Hague writes in the Telegraph.

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

  • HMS Gloucester foils drug smugglers

    The crew of HMS Gloucester has intercepted a yacht in the mid-Atlantic smuggling cocaine with a UK street value of at least £4m.

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

  • Ministers call on business to improve disabled access ahead of the 2012 Games

    In 2012 one million disabled visitors are expected in London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games bringing with them millions of pounds in business…

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

  • Time for a fair deal for the Travelling and settled community

    Travellers who play by the rules will get the same rights as other mobile home residents and could benefit from more authorised sites under …

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

  • Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP, to the Inverness Chamber of Commerce

    Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Government calls on local authorities to reduce barriers for foster carers

    Children’s minister urges LAs to curb excessive restrictions on issues like haircuts, sleepovers and family holidays for foster children.

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

  • Bureaucracy for summer fetes overruled by Eric Pickles

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has succeeded in his quest to ban the reams of forms, high costs and red tape getting in the way of communities…

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

  • Ofwat review will consider future challenges facing industry

    The water regulator Ofwat will be reviewed to ensure it is fit for future challenges, the Government announced today.

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

  • Industry's ideas for growing and eating more fruit and veg

    Members of the fruit and vegetable industry have presented ideas for increasing production and consumption of fruit and vegetables in England.

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

  • Welsh Office Minister opens Llanarmon Yn Iâl Post Office Service

    Llanarmon yn Ial’s new Post Office service is a great example of individuals coming together and taking action to ensure their communities have…

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

  • FTSE 350 companies toast 'Cafe Culture' learning

    These companies, including 11 from the FTSE 350, represent nearly two million employees. They formed part of a recent ‘Cafe Culture’ campaign…

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

  • One North Sea - joint ministerial statement on climate change and energy security

    On the occasion of the 2010 ONS Conference and Exhibition, an important industry event attracting several hundred Norwegian and British energy…

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

  • Environment minister views impacts of climate change in Cumbria

    A report from Natural England has predicted that changes to the climate in the high fells could alter the landscape as we see it today.

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

  • New UK passport unveiled

    The redesigned UK passport now features strengthened security features and iconic images from across the nation.

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

  • Councils get power to decide how best to support service improvements

    A major new ‘localism’ proposal to cut red tape and hand over financial control of council service improvements and training to local government…

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

  • Employers and workers back pension reforms

    More than half of employers (56 per cent), and most eligible individuals (64 per cent), support Government plans for automatic enrolment.

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

  • Minister praises Dartford for binning fortnightly collections

    Bob Neill praised Dartford Council for listening to the public on keeping weekly bin collections alive on a visit to the area.

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

  • Lance Corporal Jordan Dean Bancroft killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Jordan Dean Bancroft of 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, part of Combined Force Nad 'Ali, was killed in Afghanistan on S…

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