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  • Eric Pickles' reforms offer potential £10 billion boost to economy

    New law before Parliament shows growth agenda on course, says Minister Government plans to allow councils to retain more of the money they …

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

  • The All Party Parliamentary Beer Group Annual Awards

    Speech by Eric Pickles at the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group Annual Awards

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Fuel Poverty Advisory Group Triennial Review

    Announcement of the Triennial Review of the Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG).

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

  • Wearmouth and Jarrow World Heritage bid withdrawn

    Decision follows ICOMOS evaluation report’s recommendations

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

  • Revamped Right to Buy to deliver thousands of new homes

    Cash raised from Right to Buy sales to be used to build new affordable homes.

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

  • Kevin McCloud to support the self-build surge

    Self-build industry champion and new £30 million fund will boost the self build revolution Kevin McCloud has been appointed by the self-build…

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

  • NewBuy guarantee gathers pace as Santander signs up

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today welcomed Santander’s decision to start offering mortgages under the NewBuy Guarantee scheme. Just two months…

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

  • £1.8 million to tackle scandal of 'beds in sheds'

    Minister pledges to ‘flush out’ criminal landlords Criminal landlords trapping vulnerable people in ‘suburban shanty-towns’ will get the justice…

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

  • Tackling record deficit has helped keep repossessions down

    The Government’s commitment to tackling the record deficit is keeping interest rates at a record low and a secure roof over the heads of millions…

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

  • First World War airfield listed

    Site which protected London will now be protected for future generations.

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

  • Tackling record deficit has helped keep repossessions down

    The Government’s commitment to tackling the record deficit is keeping interest rates at a record low and a secure roof over the heads of millions…

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

  • Rare survivors from Britain’s First World War Aviation Heritage are ‘Listed’ by John Penrose

    Britain’s first line of defence against German Zeppelins and bombers, and base for protection of London against first-ever air raids will now be protected for future generations

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

  • Minister experiences the skills and jobs legacy that will benefit Stratford

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill saw first hand how a specialist training centre that has helped more than 3,000 people into work, continues…

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

  • Government on target to smash public land ambition

    Land identified to build more than 100,000 homes Whitehall departments are set to smash the Prime Minister’s ambition to release previously…

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

  • Joint Statement on Internet Policy Issues

    Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport and Mr. Tatsuo Kawabata, Minister for Internal Affairs …

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the Fuellers lecture 25th anniversary

    It’s an honour to join you today, as Minister of State for Energy, to celebrate the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, 25th Anniversary. And I’…

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

  • Green Deal and ECO Consultation webchat

    The Green Deal and ECO Consultation Team answered your questions on the consultation on Thursday 15th December at 1200. Zoe Sprigings is…

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

  • Greg Barker'??s South Wales Green Deal

    Greg Barker was in South Wales on Wednesday, 28 March to see great examples of energy efficiency. He began his visit at Rockwool, the world…

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

  • Hendry: "Consumer benefit is at the heart of the Government's smart meter programme"

    30 million homes and small businesses will have smart meters by 2019 enabling all consumers to have access to accurate information and bringing…

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

  • Queen's Speech: 'Reform of the electricity market'

    Her Majesty The Queen today delivered her annual speech at the state opening of Parliament. As part of her speech the Queen announced that …

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