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  • Business leaders back Youth Contract

    Nick Clegg: "Every employer, from global corporations to small local firms, can get involved."

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

  • Business boosting measures announced

    Tackling compensation culture and freeing business from stranglehold of red tape are part of measures announced by David Cameron today.

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

  • Waitrose wins Big Society Award

    Community Matters Scheme has now donated £10 million to charity.

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

  • £200 million payment by results scheme to help troubled families

    The Government has today announced a new £200 million outreach service to help England’s most troubled families.

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

  • 2012 New Year message from David Cameron

    The Prime Minister looks ahead to 2012 in his New Year message.

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

  • The New Year's Honours List 2012

    The New Year’s Honours List is published today, recognising the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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

  • Communities can celebrate London 2012 in style with street games

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today urged communities across the country to get 2012 off to a running start and make it their New…

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

  • £3.1 million from dormant bank accounts invested in Big Society projects

    £3.1 million from dormant bank accounts will be invested in new projects to support local communities.

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

  • Communities Secretary Eric Pickles wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said: “The national holiday that we enjoy this Sunday is a reminder that the Christian faith is at the…

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

  • Reappointment of Chairman of Remploy Ltd

    Ian Russell, CBE has been reappointed for a further five years as Chairman of Remploy when his current appointment ends on 7 January 2012.

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

  • Scotland Office Ministers choose charity for Christmas Card Design

       The Scotland Office has given its support to the STV/Hunter Foundation Charity Appeal 2011 by choosing it for the official Scotland Office…

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

  • Big Lottery Fund Wales Committee Chair appointed

    Sir Adrian Webb has been appointed as the new chair of the Big Lottery Fund Wales Committee and UK Board Member.

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

  • Communities Minister wishes all Jews a happy Hanukkah

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell sends a message of good wishes to Jews all over the UK: “At the special time of Hanukkah, when families…

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

  • Earth Hour 2011

    As millions around the world prepare to switch off on Saturday evening, we look at what DCMS is doing to be more sustainable.

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

  • Tackling troubled families

    Plans to radically transform the lives of the country’s most troubled families were today announced by the Prime Minister David Cameron and …

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

  • Penrose protects ‘Pasmore’s Pavilion’

    Structure in northern town awarded Grade II* status.

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

  • Lone Parent Obligations: work, childcare and the JSA regime

    Findings are published today from the evaluation of Lone Parent Obligations (LPO).

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

  • Risk and reward: can social impact bonds breathe new life into public services?

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.

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

  • Troubled families speech

    David Cameron's speech on plans to improve services for troubled families.

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

  • Tackling troubled families: new plans unveiled

    PM unveils plans to turn around the lives of 120,000 troubled families

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