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  • Government reforms begin with fitness for work assessments

    The first big phase of the Government’s radical welfare reform programme starts today.

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

  • Speech to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

    Speech by Solicitor General Edward Garnier QC MP to the Better Governance Forum Annual Conference 2010

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

  • Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 8 October 2010.

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  • 9,000 parish councils to be freed from archaic payment rules

    9,000 Parish Councils will be freed from old fashioned rules which force them to use out-dated payment methods such as cheques, so that they…

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

  • Grant Shapps to abolish century-old payment rules for parish councils

    Parish councils to be freed from rules which force them to use out-dated payment methods such as cheques.

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

  • Head of the British Diplomatic Service interviewed by Assabah newspaper

    Simon Fraser answered questions from Assabah, a daily Arabic newpaper during a reception held at the British Ambassador Chris O'Connor's Residence.

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

  • Government calls on Europe to be smarter with regulation

    While recognising the encouraging progress in the European Commission’s Smart Regulation in the European Union Mr Prisk emphasised that he will…

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

  • RAF dogs patrol London streets

    Two RAF air dogs who have served in Afghanistan have gone on patrol with the City of London Police Dog Unit so that the two forces can learn from each other's experiences.

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

  • Oil and Gas UK Decommissioning Conference

    Michael Moore MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, discusses decommissioning and the globally renowned reputation of our oil and gas industry.

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

  • Children’s Minister Tim Loughton shadows Stockport social workers

    Tim Loughton announces his commitment to reducing unnecessary bureaucracy in social work following his 5-day visit to Stockport.

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

  • British forces launch Afghan Army's first Infantry Branch School

    British forces have created a new Infantry Branch School in the mountainous outskirts of Kabul in partnership with the Afghan National Army (ANA).

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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

  • Youth Dance England conference

    A shared vision for the future.

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

  • Universal Credit introduced

    The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, today announced the introduction of a Universal Credit.

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

  • Accenture named top employer for mums

    Winner of the Top Employer Awards named.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 4 October 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: terror threat level, child benefit and economy.

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

  • Chancellor announces reforms to the welfare system

    The Chancellor announced today two significant reforms to the welfare system.

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

  • The Queen's Baton message as delivered by HRH The Prince of Wales at the Commonwealth Games

    HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

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

  • Family friendly working - next steps

    Employment Relations Minister Edward Davey has set out plans to make it easier for people to balance their work and family life.

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

  • Afghan village opens in Camp Bastion for training UK troops

    The opening of the village coincides with the arrival of 16 Air Assault Brigade who are currently taking over from 4th Mechanized Brigade as…

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