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  • Lord-lieutenant for Nottinghamshire

    Sir John Peace to succeed Sir Andrew Buchanan as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for County of Nottinghamshire.

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

  • Ballot opens for a chance to get a ringside seat for Diamond Jubilee celebrations

    A public ballot opens today for UK residents to apply for a seat facing Buckingham Palace to watch the Diamond Jubilee celebrations

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

  • Social Investment Conference

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State.

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

  • Wearing of Christian symbols at work

    Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, responds to misleading media reports that the Government favours banning…

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

  • Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes British Sikhs a happy Vaisakhi

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes Happy Vaisakhi to all British Sikh communities celebrating the start of the New Year. Andrew Stunell…

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

  • Students from under-represented backgrounds continue to benefit from Whitehall internships

    Whitehall’s Internship Programme for students from under-represented backgrounds today enters its second year.

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

  • Launch of nationwide community music day

    Eric Pickles has called on local bands to take part in ‘Bandstand Marathon - Communities in Tune’, a nationwide music day which aims to encourage…

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

  • Parish power to pray reinstated in time for Easter

    As Easter weekend approaches Parish Councils across England, including Bideford Town Council, have been handed a new power to continue to hold…

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

  • Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes Christians a happy Easter: 2012

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell reflects on new beginnings and the spirit of helping others as he wishes Christians across the nation a …

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

  • Tackling inequalities for Gypsy and Traveller communities

    Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities were unveiled by Communities…

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

  • Launch of Big Society Capital – the world’s first ever social investment market builder

    Big Society Capital - a groundbreaking £600 million institution - will be launched by the Prime Minister today.

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

  • Wales Minister welcomes launch of Big Society Capital

    Wales Office Minister David Jones has today, 4 April 2012, welcomed the launch of Big Society Capital. The UK Government has set up a new financial…

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

  • Prime Minister's Passover message

    "My very best wishes to Jewish communities in Britain and across the world as the festival of Passover begins."

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

  • Nesta becomes an independent charity

    The new charity, to be known as Nesta, will continue to support innovation through a combination of practical programmes, investing in start…

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

  • Boost for unemployed young people as Youth Contract opens for business

    Britain’s unemployed young people are being given a major boost today as the Youth Contract opens for business.

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

  • Boost for unemployed young people as Youth Contract opens for business

    Britain’s unemployed young people are being given a major boost today as the Youth Contract opens for business.

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

  • Eric Pickles welcomes Asian cuisine apprenticeships

    Eric Pickles has welcomed the launched of 5 Centres of Excellence for Asian and Oriental Cuisine.

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

  • Downing Street launch for 'troubled families' scheme

    Helping troubled families to turn their lives around.

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

  • Innovation in Giving Fund makes further awards to boost social action

    16 more awards to be funded from the £10 million Innovation in Giving Fund which backs innovative ideas for volunteering and charity giving.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge

    Government asks sport, heritage, gambling and lottery industries to 'name and shame the regulations that are holding back your businesses'.

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