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  • Our Hi-Tech Future

    Economic Growth Growth is the Coalition’s highest priority for 2012. It is going to be a year of serious economic challenges. We are better…

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

  • David Willetts speech – Our hi-tech future – Policy Exchange, Westminster, 4 January 2012

    **Economic Growth ** Growth is the Coalition’s highest priority for 2012. It is going to be a year of serious economic challenges. We are better…

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

  • Patient champions receive funding boost

    The future local champions for patients and the public have been given a £3.5m funding boost, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced

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

  • New start date and more funding announced for local HealthWatch bodies

    Further details on the local HealthWatch bodies, including a new start date and extra funding, have been set out by Andrew Lansley.

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

  • The New Year's Honours List 2012

    The New Year’s Honours List is published today, recognising the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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

  • Private John King killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John King, from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 30 December 2011.

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  • New Year's Honours 2012

    Congratulations to all those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary sector whose hard work and dedication have been recognised…

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

  • 2012: New Year's Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    119 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year's Honours list.

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

  • Squadron Leader Anthony Downing dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Squadron Leader Anthony Downing, who died on 23 December 2011 following an incident in Afghanistan.

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  • Consular work in 2011: Nick's story

    As Deputy Head of Mission in Tripoli at the start of the uprising, Nick Latta played a crucial role in the evacuation of British nationals in Libya.

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

  • Gateway 97.8 in Basildon is the latest Big Society Award winner

    Radio station provides valuable support for local charities.

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

  • Government sets out strategy to be Positive for Youth

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton publishes the government's new vision for youth services.

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

  • Castlemartin staff praised for helping rescue stranded sailors

    Carl Bryant and Chris Fowler used their experience and radar facilities at the range to help the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre locate …

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

  • Communities Secretary Eric Pickles sees ongoing restoration work at Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has spoken of the profound and moving experience of visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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

  • New Voluntary and Community Sector Partnership Board meets for the first time

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has announced the line-up of the Department’s expanded Voluntary and Community Sector Partnership Board …

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

  • The flying chef of Afghanistan

    A chef from the British Army has been flying around the front line in Helmand province, Afghanistan, feeding troops in austere locations using only basic equipment to produce quality meals.

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

  • Crime fighting heroes presented with national awards

    The winners of the national Tilley Awards were announced yesterday at a special ceremony hosted by Policing Minister, Nick Herbert.

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

  • Sapper Elijah Bond dies in UK from wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    With great sadness the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Sapper Elijah Bond from 35 Engineer Regiment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday 8 December 2011 as a result of wounds sustained in Afgha…

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  • Women to be allowed to serve on submarines

    Women are to be allowed to serve on submarines for the first time in the Royal Navy's history, the Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond announced today.

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

  • Publication of DWP working paper 105: In-Work Support for Lone Parents: Using the UK ERA Demonstration to Examine Cross-Office Variation in Effectiveness

    Research - programme impacts across Jobcentre Plus districts participating in the Employment, Retention and Advancement (ERA) Demonstration.

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