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  • Hertfordshire Big Society in action

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has visited voluntary and community groups in Hertfordshire to see their work first-hand.

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

  • Volunteer medics ready to run Camp Bastion hospital

    Volunteer medics from 207 Field Hospital have been conducting their final pre-deployment assessment before they take over the British military hospital at Camp Bastion for the winter period.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report: no 696 evaluation of The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) workplace visits

    The DWP today publishes a research report which presents the findings from an evaluation of The Pensions Advisory Service workplace visits.

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

  • Publication of DWP research reports 691 and 99: 'Support for Newly Unemployed and six month offer evaluations: a report on qualitative research findings' and 'evaluation of the six Month Offer: a report on quantitative research findings'.

    Reports are published by the DWP from the evaluation of Support for the Newly Unemployed (SNU) and the Six Month Offer (6MO).

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

  • Sanctuary and Energy Awards 2010

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever DL, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State.

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

  • Terrier promoted at Edinburgh Castle

    Blue the terrier dog and official mascot of the One O'Clock Gun and Time Ball Association (OCGTA) was promoted to Bombardier (Corporal) at a prize-giving event at Edinburgh Castle last week.

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

  • SSAFA celebrates 125 years at Big Brew Up

    Military bases across the UK are celebrating the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help 125th anniversary this week by taking part in this year's annual Big Brew Up.

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

  • 400 teachers for amateur beekeepers

    Britain’s backyard beekeepers are to be helped to avoid the problem of winter bee deaths by 400 Government-backed volunteer teachers.

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

  • Government announces support for backgarden beekeepers

    The government has recognised the importance of bees to the national economy by lending support to backgarden beekeepers

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

  • David Cameron launches new government volunteering scheme

    The Prime Minister launches International Citizen Service, a new Government volunteering scheme to help young adults across the UK the opportunity to travel to developing countries to join the fight against poverty.

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

  • Rifleman Suraj Gurung killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Suraj Gurung from 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 2 October 2010.

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  • Andrew Stunell celebrates Big Society in action at Manchester airport

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell joined 100 volunteers from Manchester’s Airport Community Network to celebrate their achievements.

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

  • MOD Police Officer rewarded for work with female police in Helmand

    Deployed as a volunteer civilian in Afghanistan from November 2009 to March 2010, Constable Amanda Henderson was awarded the Queen’s Commendation…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Yemen

    Mr Jonathan Wilks has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen.

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

  • Defence personnel make the Civil Service Awards shortlist

    Ministry of Defence personnel have been shortlisted for this year's Civil Service Awards, which recognise the very best practice across the Civil Service.

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

  • Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion (CESI) Scotland

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith

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

  • Sergeant Andrew James Jones killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Andrew James Jones of the Royal Engineers was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 18 September 2010.

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  • Greg Clark meets Big Society pioneers at Balsall Heath

    The network of local volunteers who transformed Balsall Heath in Birmingham are a national example of people power putting the Big Society into…

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

  • Become a London 2012 Games Maker

    Anyone can now volunteer to be a part of the London 2012 Games.

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

  • Andrew Stunell visits Neasden Temple

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell this week visited the Neasden Temple to see first hand how it enriches the local community.

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