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  • The Budget - live coverage

    Live coverage and discussion on the first Budget of the Coalition Government, which took place at 12.30 BST on Tuesday 22 June

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

  • Bob Neill says culture change will let us rewrite the rules for local accountability

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill speaks at the Municipal Journal (MJ) annual leadership conference.

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

  • Lower Council Taxes and rates for hard-working families and local firms

    Eric Pickles has hailed today's Budget for providing lower council taxes and rates for hard-working families and local firms.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt

    Mr James Watt CVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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

  • Budget announcement on the Civil List for 2011

    In his Budget statement today the Chancellor announced that payment to the Civil List for calendar year 2011 will be unchanged at £7.9m.

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

  • £50m for college building projects

    Further Education colleges could receive around £225,000 each to boost learning and training facilities.

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

  • Railway strikes in Greece

    Planned strikes will affect Greek railways on 22 - 24 June and 29 - 30 June

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

  • Transport strikes in Italy

    Strike action will affect transport in Italy, including air travel, on 25 June. Further strikes are planned in July.

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

  • British WWII veterans receive highest French honour

    Three British World War Two veterans were presented with the Légion d'Honneur, the highest decoration in France, by French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, during a state visit to the UK on Friday 18 June 2010.

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

  • Parade marks ARRC's departure from Germany

    The move of the Headquarters of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) from Germany to the UK was formally marked with a farewell parade in Germany on Friday 18 June 2010.

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

  • Flags raised across UK for Armed Forces Day

    Every local authority in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland simultaneously raised the Armed Forces Day flag at 1030hrs. They were…

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

  • 300th British fatality in Afghanistan

    Following the announcement today of the 300th member of the British Armed Forces to have been killed or have died as a result of operations in Afghanistan since 2001, the Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, and Chie…

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

  • PM Statement on European Council

    The Prime Minister has delivered a statement on the European Council this afternoon.

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

  • PM speaks on 300th British fatality in Afghanistan

    The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the 300 British servicemen and women who have died since operations in Afghanistan began in October 2001.

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

  • Marine Paul Warren killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Paul Warren from Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 21 June 2010.

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  • Colleges to bid for funding for building projects

    Around 150 colleges who have yet to significantly benefit from the capital programme will each receive approximately £225,000 under a £30 million…

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

  • Government sets new Low Pay Commission remit

    As with previous years the LPC will monitor, evaluate and review the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and its impact, and review the levels of each…

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

  • Business Advisory Goup members named

    The group will act as an informal advisory board to the Secretary of State. The members are: Professor John Kay** **- visiting Professor…

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

  • Culture minister rules unique William Burges settle to stay put

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a unique zodiac settle, designed by the influential architect William Burges

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

  • Culture minister rules unique William Burges settle to stay put

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a unique zodiac settle

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