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  • Insurers continue to safeguard cover for those taking predictive genetic tests

    Thousands of people who have genetic tests for conditions such as Alzheimers and cancer will continue to benefit when taking out insurance thanks to an extended agreement announced today by Public Health Minister Anne Milton.

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

  • New parents get more support from health visitors in the home and community

    Families around the country will receive a more personalised service from their local health visiting teams thanks to expansion of the programme which aims to give new parents personalised support in their homes and communit…

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

  • The 2012 Local Health Profiles published

    The 2012 Local Health Profiles give a snapshot overview of health for each local authority in England in a user-friendly format.

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

  • Health visitors early implementer sites rolled out

    New parents around the country are to receive more support from health visitors in the home and community.

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

  • Employers urged to offer flexible working to support mental health needs

    Thousands of individuals with mental health needs could be offered more flexible working under a new initiative launched today by Health Minister Lord Howe.

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

  • Winners of the second round of innovation challenges announced

    Last night the winners of the second round of innovation challenges were announced and included prizes for an early detection of cancer programme…

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

  • Wales Office Minister supports “Send a Friend to School” campaign

    Wales Office Minister David Jones today welcomed children and teachers from a Colwyn Bay Primary school to the Wales Office’s Whitehall headquarters…

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

  • Wales Office Minister welcomes BT broadband announcement

    Wales Office Minister David Jones has today [26th June] welcomed the announcement by BT of the latest phase of its fibre-broadband roll-out.…

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

  • Welsh Secretary hails the merits of business and academic collaboration at Innovation awards

    This year’s crop of finalists in the running to scoop the top accolades at the 14th Cardiff University Innovation Network Awards showcase the…

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

  • Welsh Secretary responds to Tata Steel announcement

     Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has responded to an announcement by Tata Steel that they may delay in the relighting of blast furnace 4 at Porth…

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

  • Work in prisons showcased in new documentary

    Government’s rehabilitation revolution will be the focus of a prime time documentary tonight as filmmakers go behind the scenes at Brixton.

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

  • Alan Milburn and Neil O’Brien set to lead the drive to improve social mobility and reduce child poverty

    Alan Milburn has emerged as the preferred candidate to be Chair of the independent Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission.

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

  • New survey shows school behaviour improvement but with more to do

    A new survey published today reveals that teachers are feeling more positive about the standard of pupils' behaviour in schools.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister meets Aung San Suu Kyi

    The Deputy Prime Minister and Aung San Suu Kyi met this morning and discussed political reform in Burma.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 26 June 2012

    NHS budgets, the European Council and the renaming of Big Ben's tower were discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's oral statement following Rio+20 summit

    Nick Clegg: "We will remain committed to working with our partners and will be ambitious for the future."

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

  • Intercity East Coast franchise consultation launched

    London and Scotland via the North East and Yorkshire passengers are on track to get a host of service improvements.

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

  • Tackling road works disruption in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex

    Permit scheme to make utility firms minimise disruption caused by their road works in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex.

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

  • £15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

    £15 million additional funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country.

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

  • Chancellor announces support for motorists

    The Chancellor has today confirmed that the Government will delay the fuel duty rise scheduled for 1 August until 1 January 2013.

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