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  • Park View 4 U from Lytham wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award

    Park View 4 U, a community group who mobilised people in their area to transform a once 'boggy field' into a community park where young people could channel their energy, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister…

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

  • Winners of the second round of innovation challenges announced

    Last night the winners of the second round of innovation challenges were announced and included prizes for an early detection of cancer programme…

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

  • Lynne Featherstone's speech at business women in Surrey network event

    This speech was delivered by Lynne Featherstone on 22 June 2012.

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

  • Bear Grylls puts Navy reservists through their paces

    Personnel at North East England's naval reserve unit HMS Calliope have been paid a visit by honorary Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve Bear Grylls.

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

  • MOD celebrates 10 years of supporting at-risk students

    The MOD has marked the 10th anniversary of its award-winning educational programme that equips students from deprived backgrounds with valuable lifelong skills. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Army of women boost business as home secretary recruits nearly 5,000 female mentors

    Thousands of successful women have joined the drive to kick-start growth by stepping forward to mentor other women wanting to succeed in business, the home secretary announced today.

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

  • Women in Coventry and Warwickshire share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

    A mother and daughter translation service is just one of the firms that could benefit from government fund to women in business.

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

  • Women in Cumbria share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

    A wig-making company run by a cancer survivor is just one of the firms that could benefit from government support for women in business.

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

  • Women in Devon and Somerset share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

    A farm that doubles as a carers retreat is one of the firms in the South West that could benefit from government funds to women in business.

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

  • £2 million boost for female rural entrepreneurs in Swindon and Wiltshire

    Female entrepreneurs in Swindon and Wiltshire could benefit from government support for women in business.

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

  • Women in the North East share in a £2 million boost for rural entrepreneurs

    An award-winning studio supporting dozens of artists is just one of the projects that could benefit from government support for women.

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

  • Military cadets discuss volunteering with Prime Minister

    Two military cadets were among a select group of youngsters who recently met Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss the virtues of volunteering.

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

  • Queen's 2012 Birthday Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    109 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in her annual Birthday Honours List.

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

  • Queen's Birthday Honours - foster carers honoured

    Read about some of those honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for 2012.

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

  • MyCSP, the first central government mutual, secures 15 new contracts

    Just seven weeks after becoming the first mutual from central government, MyCSP Ltd has taken on 15 new contracts.

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

  • Communities to get more barrier-breaking powers

    Community groups, social enterprises and volunteers keen to get things done in their area will have new rights to ensure their bureaucracy cutting…

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

  • Chief executive and chair of new disclosure and barring service announced

    The creation of a new streamlined organisation to oversee a scaled-back criminal records checking and barring system is a step closer.

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

  • 'Community Life' survey commissioned

    A 'Community Life' survey for 2012 to 2013 will track trends and developments around encouraging social action and empowering communities.

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

  • Government supports social action opportunities for young Britons

    The government will work with the voluntary sector, schools and businesses to support a new generation of socially responsible young people.

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

  • Heathrow's new Olympic Terminal opens

    Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers attends the opening of Heathrow's dedicated Olympics terminal.

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