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  • £10m LIBOR boost to support emergency services

    LIBOR fines allocated to help support 200,000 emergency services personnel and volunteers.

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

  • Winners announced for the Uniformed Youth Social Action Fund

    14 uniformed youth groups will benefit from round 1 of the £10 million Uniformed Youth Social Action Fund. Round two of funding is now open.

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

  • High streets to battle it out to be named top of the shops

    Towns and villages around Britain are set to battle it out after making it onto the shortlist for the Great British High Street Awards.

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

  • Her Royal Highness,The Princess Royal Launches UK Charity's First Medical Ship on Lake Victoria

    HRH Princess Royal launches new medical ship on Lake Victoria, accompanied by British High Commissioner.

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

  • African nations unite for lifesaving training to tackle drowning epidemic

    Lifesavers and swimming experts from 14 African countries, united with the shared goal of saving lives from drowning, have travelled to Zanzibar where they will today (22 September) begin two weeks of intensive training …

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

  • Tyne Valley passengers get a bigger say on rail services

    The Tyne Valley Line has been designated as a community rail service.

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

  • £1 million fund to support people at end of life

    We will help social action projects that support people at the end of life and their families through a new fund worth up to £1 million.

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

  • British Ambassador meets local charities in Murcia

    The British Ambassador Simon Manley has welcomed the efforts of English speaking charities in the Murcia region for their close working with local authorities, and has highlighted the importance of Murcia as a location for B…

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

  • Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

    The Defence Secretary has today announced his intention for new recognition of the contribution reservists make to our armed forces.

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

  • Points of Light: September 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Military men help injured comrades swing back into action

    US and UK golfing volunteers win Points of Light awards as Europe wins the Ryder Cup.

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

  • Lord Bates completes his 1,000 mile #walk4peace

    Today, Lord Michael Bates completed his walk from London to Berlin, to raise vital funds for the medical care of child victims of war.

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

  • Offenders get ‘through-the-gate’ support for drug and alcohol problems

    A new Abstinence and Recovery Centre in Manchester will provide support to offenders affected by substance misuse issues, aiming to reduce reoffending.

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

  • William Shawcross speech: Voluntary Action Leeds AGM

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaks on the importance of the relationship between the commission and local charities.

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

  • Army officer recognised as engineering visionary

    Army officer Major Oli Morgan has been named as the 2014 Modern Day Visionary by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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

  • The Secretary of State addresses the Women to Watch reception

    Nicky Morgan speaks about how business and government need to work together to help women progress.

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

  • Minister sees coastguard life savers in action

    John Hayes sees the Rescue Team in Sutton Bridge Coastguard Centre.

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

  • "Together we must ensure the forces of moderation prevail in Syria, for the good of the nation, of the region and of the world"

    Statement by UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond to the Ministerial meeting on Syria with the Syrian National Coalition

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

  • Royal appointment for Boys’ Brigade, Northern Ireland

    At the start of his second day of engagements, HRH The Earl of Wessex visited the new Headquarters for the Boys’ Brigade Northern Ireland (BBNI) located just outside Hillsborough.

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

  • The UK is leading the international drive against Ebola in Sierra Leone

    British military and humanitarian staff have arrived in Freetown to spearhead the UK’s £100 million mission to contain and control the outbreak.

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