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  • Japanese earthquake update - Government response

    At 1446hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis

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

  • Grayling: increase in unemployment tempered by a reduction in the number of people claiming benefits and growth in private sector jobs

    New figures published today show that unemployment (ILO measure) has risen by 27,000 on the quarter to 2.5 million.

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

  • Modernisation of the coastguard service

    Announces an extension in the response period for a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.

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

  • Japanese earthquake update - Government response

    At 1446hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis.

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

  • Foreign Office update - Japanese earthquake

    At 1446 hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis.

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

  • Veterans' mental health helpline launched

    Veterans with mental health problems will get targeted support from today with the launch of the Combat Stress Support Helpline, delivered by Rethink Mental Illness and funded by the Government.

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

  • Lance Corporal Stephen McKee killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Stephen McKee, from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 9 March 2011.

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  • Minister shows red card to homophobia and transphobia in sport

    Britain's biggest sports are backing a new government campaign to stamp out homophobia and transphobia.

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

  • Applications invited for new funding to run 2012 National Citizen Service pilots

    The government has opened the application process for organisations that want to help run the second set of National Citizen Pilots in 2012.

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

  • Tim Loughton to the Safe Network Conference

    The Children's Minister addresses the Safe Network Conference about the government's commitment to safeguarding children and reducing bureaucracy.

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

  • Sweet Project wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    The Sweet Project, a social enterprise that develops and trains student social workers while supporting families in deprived areas, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Local Government Association annual fire conference 2011: the future of fire

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thank you for inviting me to be here today. The Fire and Rescue Service is at the heart of ensuring…

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

  • International Citizen Service opens

    Young adults from across the country and from all walks of life will be given the chance to make a real difference in the poorest parts of the world – by volunteering overseas.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at the RSPB campaign launch

    Thank you, Mike, and thanks to all RSPB members for the work you’ve done so far to step up for nature.

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

  • Tim Loughton speaks at the Funding the Future conference

    The Children's Minister talks about the importance of innovation in the voluntary and community sector.

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

  • Positive for Youth Summit

    Tim Loughton: "Today's 'Positive for Youth Summit' is an opportunity to begin to build a new vision for young people."

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

  • Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton visits Belfast based charity

    HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have visited YouthAction Northern Ireland at their headquarters in Belfast.

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

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund workshop

    Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Citizens Advice Consumer Empowerment Debate

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak at your debate today. Your topic - empowerment - is a very timely and important one right…

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

  • RAF pilot on Libya evacuations

    Hercules pilot Flight Lieutenant Stu Patton speaks about his involvement in the missions to evacuate British civilians from Libya in the last week of February.

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