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  • New board member of Passenger Focus announced

    Theo de Pencier joins board of Passenger Focus, the independent rail and strategic road user watchdog.

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

  • Thousands of granny flats benefiting from Council Tax cut

    More than 2,400 homes have benefited from the new discounts across the country.

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

  • Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

    Local and regional councils have been recognised by Cabinet Office as leading the way in open data and transparency.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 24 March 2015

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about Prince of Wales letters, the Alps plane crash and inflation.

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

  • Local government update

    Written ministerial statement by Kris Hopkins on actions by DCLG relating to local government.

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

  • Government responds to NIAC Report on the ‘on the runs’ administrative scheme

    The Government today welcomed the publication of the NI Affairs Committee’s report on the administrative scheme for on-the-runs (OTRs).

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

  • £275 million to improve local roads

    Twenty eight councils in England win funding for local infrastructure projects.

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

  • Local audit

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government discusses local audit.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: "Brains Brewery is a Welsh success story."

    Stephen Crabb today visited the iconic Brains Brewery to see how the cut in beer duty announced in the budget will help their business.

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

  • £3.9 million boost for greener, more accessible transport

    Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces package to improve journeys from ‘door to door’.

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

  • Order laid for electronic notification of parades and protests

    The NI Secretary of State has signed an Order allowing for notices of parades and related protests to be submitted online

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

  • Cheers all round for Community Pubs Day

    Ministers announce measures designed to bolster the Great British Pub and protect it for future generations.

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

  • Royal Visitor undertakes a number of charitable events

    HRH The Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Northern Ireland for a short round of engagements.

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

  • Transparency in Rother district council

    Kris Hopkins writes to Rother council about apparent failings to comply with the Local Government Transparency Code 2014 and lack of accountability on decisions made about pay and reward of staff.

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

  • Villiers urges resolution on welfare reform

    The Secretary of State met NI party leaders today to press for progress in implementing the Stormont House Agreement

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

  • Almost 19,000 people in Wales find jobs thanks to UK Government's Work Programme

    Alun Cairns: "The Work Programme is transforming the lives of those who find it hardest to secure work."

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

  • First Islands Summit staged in Shetland

    Lerwick hosts first annual islands summit between the 3 islands councils and the UK Government.

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

  • Welsh Secretary to see how Budget benefits Wales

    Stephen Crabb will today (19 March) visit The Wales Air Ambulance Trust and Llanmoor Homes to see how the budget is helping people in Wales.

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

  • Council Tax information letter 1/2015: Class B Council Tax exemptions

    This letter gives guidance on the process for checking eligibility for Class B Council Tax empty homes exemptions.

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  • Wales Office Minister welcomes Budget boost for creative industries

    Alun Cairns: "The Budget provides a fantastic platform for our creative industries to grow."

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