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  • Councils should reveal voluntary sector funding

    Councils should publish their spending on the voluntary and community sector as part of increasing transparency, opening up services locally…

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

  • Ranger David Dalzell killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Ranger David Dalzell, from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, was killed on 4 February 2011 as a result of an operational accident while working at Checkp…

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  • Tackling online jihad: Pauline Neville-Jones's speech

    This speech was delivered at Wilton Park on 31 January 2011. This speech is as written, rather than as delivered.

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

  • Cheryl Gillan visits Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan visited Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice in the Vale of Glamorgan today (Thursday, 27 January) to meet…

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

  • 3 PARA return to Helmand town to recruit police officers

    After clearing insurgents from Naqilabad Kalay in Helmand last year, soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have returned to the town to recruit the next generation of police officers.

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

  • New advisory panel to appoint ‘transition trustees’ for new waterways charity

    Andrew Hind CB has been appointed as Chair of the new independent Advisory Panel on First Appointments and Transition.

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

  • European Year of Volunteering is a welcome boost for the Big Society

    Civil Society Minister Nick Hurd has said that the European Year of Volunteering is a welcome boost for the Big Society.

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

  • Baroness Hanham visits Manchester regeneration projects

    Communities Minister Baroness Hanham opened a new wing on 20 January 2011 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

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

  • FAB holidays available for bereaved military families

    The new Families' Activity Breaks (FAB) website offering bereaved military families the chance to go on an activity holiday in 2011 with people who have suffered similar losses has been launched.

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

  • 200 more police officers for Helmand

    Another 200 police officers are about to begin patrolling the towns and villages of Afghanistan's Helmand province following the latest graduation from the British-run Helmand Police Training Centre.

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

  • Twin Monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow is UK’s next bid for World Heritage status

    Twin Monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow is UK’s next bid for World Heritage status

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

  • FoodCycle wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    …FoodCycle - a project that brings together young volunteers, surplus food and free kitchen space to create nutritious meals for people affected by food poverty in the UK 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

  • Creating growth, cutting carbon: making sustainable local transport happen

    Outlines actions DfT are taking to create a transport system that supports economic growth and tackles climate change.

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

  • Royal Anglian soldiers boost Bermuda Regiment

    Two members of the Royal Anglian Regiment are currently seconded to Bermuda where they are helping to train members of The Bermuda Regiment.

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

  • British-trained Afghan Police take on the Taliban

    Already in 2011 British-trained Afghan Police in Helmand province have conducted numerous operations which have seen dozens of insurgents killed or arrested, the destruction of Taliban weapons, and a raid on an IED factory.

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

  • Survey shows satisfaction among communities

    New survey shows that people feel a positive connection to their local area.

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

  • Prince honours Navy man for sea rescue

    For his part in a dramatic and difficult rescue at sea, Petty Officer Airman 'Cags' Lacy was recently presented with the Queen's Gallantry Medal by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.

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

  • Grants available for the European Year of Volunteering

    The Cabinet Office has made available small scale contracts and grants for organisations as part of the national work programme for the European Year of Volunteering.

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

  • Officer takes a bite in Helmand for charity

    A novel fundraising idea saw a British officer start his New Year running from the jaws of a deadly attack dog at Camp Bastion in southern Helmand province.

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

  • The fight against cholera in Haiti

    The British Government and Oxfam are helping to tackle Haiti’s desperate lack of water and sanitation facilities – to help put a stop to the deadly disease

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