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  • ParalympicsGB athletics team named for London

    Announcement marks 50 days until the London 2012 Paralympic Games begin.

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

  • Canal & River Trust launches on wave of support

    The new charity will give people who visit and love the waterways a greater role in making them cleaner and more beautiful than ever.

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

  • Home Secretary statement on Olympic security

    Home Secretary Theresa May's statement to the House of Commons this morning (Thursday 12 July)

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

  • Oxford academic awarded for work with Service children

    An Oxford academic and RAF Halton wife and mum has received a Vice-Chancellor's Civic Award in a ceremony at which Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was also presented with the Freedom of the City of Oxford.

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

  • 4th Mechanized Brigade to replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in Helmand

    4th Mechanized Brigade will replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in October 2012 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province.

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

  • Reforming care and support – better quality care, peace of mind and promoting independence

    The most radical reform of the social care system in 64 years is announced today.

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

  • Community groups to bring 2,000 empty homes back to life with government help

    Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew…

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

  • Daring strengthens ties with India through Mumbai visit

    HMS Daring has made a visit to the Indian port of Mumbai, becoming the first Type 45 to visit the country.

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

  • PM's message on World Pride

    "I hope you all have a happy Pride and remember all those who have, and those who are still fighting for, greater rights and protection for the LGBT community."

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

  • More than £30 million for communities taking over valued services and assets

    Community groups wanting to bid to run local services or buy their local shop, library or pub will benefit from more than £30 million of new…

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

  • Cities' economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    Government has agreed to devolve new powers to England’s largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth, improve…

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

  • Future Reserve Forces 2020

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced that the Government accepts the broad thrust of the six recommendations made in the review of the United Kingdom's Reserve Forces published on 18 July 2011.

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

  • Cities’ economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    The core cities are Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester. These eight largest and most economically…

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

  • Prime Minister's speech on the London 2012 Olympics

    "For me, that vision is about buildings, about people, about sport and about the economy, about legacy and inspiration for the future - and I want us to break records on every one."

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

  • RAF personnel involved in Tornado incident named

    Following confirmation that one crew member has died and two remain missing, presumed dead, after an incident in the Moray Firth area involving two Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth on Tuesday, it is with great sadne…

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  • Pubs to have their say on how regulations are enforced

    Mark Prisk, Business and Enterprise Minister, said: “Pubs are the beating heart of our communities. They are essential for people to relax…

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

  • 089/2012 - Ground Based Air Defence Systems to protect Olympic sites

    The Government has today confirmed that ground based air defence systems will be deployed at six sites in and around London for the duration of the 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Government delivers better access to business mentors

    Government has made significant progress in promoting business mentoring in the last year.

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

  • Government delivers better access to business mentors

    Work began in July last year when the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) joined forces with the British Bankers’ Association…

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

  • National Security Summit: James Brokenshire’s speech on 3 July 2012

    This speech was delivered to the National Security Summit by James Brokenshire on 3 July 2012.

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