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  • Places for National Citizen Service autumn roll-out

    Places are being announced all over England and Northern Ireland for young people to take part in National Citizen Service (NCS).

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

  • Volunteer it Yourself win Prime Minister's Big Society Award

    …Nick Hurd presents social initiative Volunteer It Yourself with latest Prime Minister's Big Society Award.…

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

  • Captain James Anthony Townley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain James Anthony Townley from the Corps of Royal Engineers died in Afghanistan on Friday 21 September 2012.

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  • Business minister unlocks new business potential

    Business minister Michael Fallon announces extra support including less red tape for challenger businesses.

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

  • Minister unlocks new business potential at entrepreneurial festival

    Speaking at the MADE entrepreneur festival in Sheffield, Business and Enterprise Minister Michael Fallon announced that there will be a new …

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

  • Britain 'should feel immensely proud'

    Sports Minister praises all those involved in London 2012

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

  • Who's made a big difference in 2012?

    Public encouraged to nominate voluntary organisations for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012.

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

  • National Citizen Service 2012 providers announced

    Nineteen service providers have been selected to run National Citizen Service (NCS) pilots in 2012.  

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Alicante

    Mark Simmonds, the newly appointed Foreign Office Minister for Consular Affairs, today visited the province of Alicante to learn more about the issues faced by thousands of British nationals living in and visiting the region.

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

  • Tackling youth unemployment

    Speech by Mark Hoban, Minister for Employment.

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

  • Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe, both of 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS), were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 15 Septe…

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  • Cherry Orchard Gardening Service wins Big Society Award

    The Staffordshire social enterprise, which enables local disabled people to maintain the gardens of elderly residents, is the latest winner in the awards.

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

  • Combat medic reservists learn infantry skills

    Front line combat medics are being put to the test in a new overseas training exercise to make sure they are not only first-rate trauma medics but can also think and act like fighting troops on patrol in Afghanistan.

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

  • UUK conference: "A world without boundaries"

    David Willetts sets out the future for UK higher education and what the government is doing to improve access, funding and collaboration.

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

  • Francis Maude celebrates City Year's London expansion

    A gala on September 11 celebrated the start of City Year's third year working in London schools.

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

  • New Health Secretary meets NHS Heroes on first hospital tour

    Patients and staff at a London hospital spoke of their experiences of the NHS during a visit by new Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today.

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

  • New Health Secretary meets NHS Heroes on first hospital tour

    Patients and staff at a London hospital spoke of their…

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

  • 3 Royal Welsh train for hot weather ops

    Reservists from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh have been put through their paces under the Cyprus sun.

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

  • Social Action Fund supports volunteering opportunities in libraries for thousands of young people

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd recently visited Canada Water Library in Southwark. to meet school children.

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

  • ‘Warm homes healthy people’ fund for local authorities

    Local authorities are being invited to bid for funds

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