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  • Rock Starr's home saved with a little help from his friends

    A tide of community support has saved Ringo Starr’s childhood home from the wrecking ball.

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

  • Eric Pickles flies Falklands flag to mark 'Liberation Day'

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles raised the flag of the Falkland Islands today outside the Department for Communities and Local Government…

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

  • Funding boost for strong homelessness safety net

    Cash to help advice service continue Advice and support services for frontline staff helping families facing the real and frightening prospect…

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the Energy Efficiency Directive

    Edward Davey said: “I greatly welcome the agreement reached on the Energy Efficiency Directive and want to congratulate the Danish Presidency…

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

  • Green Deal Oversight Body and Ombudsman Announced

    Gemserv wins contract for oversight of Green Deal Ombudsman Services Ltd to act as the Ombudsman and Investigation service for Green Deal…

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the Energy Efficiency Directive

    Edward Davey said: “I greatly welcome the agreement reached on the Energy Efficiency Directive and want to congratulate the Danish Presidency on their successful handling of a complex and rapidly mov...

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

  • Speech by Bob Neill on local government and waste management in a localist world

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill talks about waste management

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

  • Bob Neill sees new face of East London

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill visits regeneration projects in London.

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

  • Paying to stay in taxpayer-funded housing

    A fair rent for high-earning social tenants Tenants on high salaries would in future pay a fair level of rent for the privilege of living in…

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

  • Grant Shapps welcomes 'dramatic' increase in affordable homes

    New figures shows Government ‘well on track’ to deliver 170,000 homes Housing Minister Grant Shapps today welcomed new figures showing a “rapid…

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

  • Statement on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s International Energy Efficiency Scorecard

    I welcome today's publication of the first International Energy Efficiency Scorecard by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

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

  • Ministerial Written Statement: Treasure Valuation Committee Triennial Review

    Tuesday 12 June 2012 **The Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries (Ed Vaizey): ** On 15 December 2011 I made a Written…

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal…

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

  • Government sets out next steps for Green Deal

    The Government today set out secondary legislation that will give industry the green light to bring the Green Deal energy efficiency market …

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal this Autumn. Having considered over 600 written responses ...

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

  • DECC at the Hay Festival

    Edward Davey explains how moving to a low carbon economy is compatible with growth.

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

  • Tighter checks to keep cowboy builders out

    New measures have been put in place to help protect people from cowboy builders, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell announced today.

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

  • June 2010 Budget - key announcements for energy and climate change

    The Budget sets out a comprehensive and credible plan to deal with the nation’s debts and significantly accelerate the reduction in …

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's message for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has recorded a video message to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen’s reign.

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

  • New powers for councils to address housing waiting lists

    New safeguards to ensure vulnerable families are placed in suitable, privately-rented accommodation were proposed today by Housing Minister …

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