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  • Election date announced for cities that say 'yes' to mayors

    The Government’s commitment to people power and local democracy took another step forward today as Cities Minister Greg Clark announced the …

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

  • Improvement notice issued to Birmingham City Council: January 2012

    Improvement notice issued to Birmingham City Council due to poor performance in safeguarding children and young people.

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  • Civic leadership for strong cities

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. I’m delighted to have this opportunity to speak alongside Lord Adonis and…

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

  • University funding confirmed for 2012-13

    The Government has published its annual grant letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

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

  • Dstl STEPS new starter conference

    Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Floods in Fiji

    A severe flood warning remains in place for low lying areas of Western Viti Levu island.

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

  • UK concern at shootings in Tibetan areas of Sichuan

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has urged the Chinese government to exercise restraint following reports that Chinese security forces opened fire on protesters.

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

  • Strengthening the UK-Canada relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird in London on 25 January.

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

  • Leave the landing light on

    The deck of the new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers may be the size of four football pitches and supported by the best part of 65,000 tonnes of steel but, from three miles (5km) out, when viewed through the BAE Syste…

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

  • Olympic security training continues with military aviation exercise

    Royal Air Force and Royal Navy aircraft are in operation over the skies of Yorkshire as part of a major training exercise to prepare for this year's Olympic Games.

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

  • HMS Liverpool to visit London on farewell tour

    HMS Liverpool recently returned from a seven-month deployment off Libya where she played a key role as part of NATO's task force during the conflict - she also became the first Royal Navy warship to be fired upon in 30 y…

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

  • Tank demo gives troops tactical insights

    A full-scale attack by twelve Challenger 2 tanks has been underway - not on the front line but on Salisbury Plain for the Combined Arms Demonstration Day at Copehill Down.

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

  • Higher education funding 2012-13. Letter to Tim Melville-Ross, HEFCE, 25 January 2012

    Letter from Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and David Willetts, the Minister of State for Universities and…

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  • University funding confirmed for 2012-13

    Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable said: “It is important that we deliver a stable and sustainable funding environment for universities…

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

  • Creative Industries Council urges action to improve skills and training

    The Skillset Skills Group, chaired by Skillset CEO Dinah Caine and made up of major employers and industry organisations, was set up by the …

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

  • New gateway for UK universities will build on international success

    For the first time, the HE Global Integrated Advisory Service will bring together international education advice and services from both UK government…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP on Court of Appeal decision on Feed-in Tariffs

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court ruling on FITs albeit on…

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

  • Signaller Ian Sartorius-Jones dies in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Signaller Ian Gerard Sartorius-Jones from 20th Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (200) on Tuesday 24 January 2012 at Forward Operating…

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  • Creative Industries Council urges action to improve skills and training

    The Creative Industries Council has endorsed a report into improving the skills of people working in the sector

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

  • Mobile phone industry asked for views on using £150 million to eliminate mobile not-spots

    Plans to extend mobile coverage to 99% of UK population.

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