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  • Child maintenance reforms will put children first

    Reform of child maintenance published for consultation.

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

  • Hertfordshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Hertfordshire has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Neighbours from hell face swifter eviction

    Neighbours from hell who cause misery and fear for their fellow tenants could face swifter eviction, under radical plans outlined today by Housing…

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

  • Government plans will safeguard future of Postal Services

    Edward Davey said: “Two cornerstones of British life - the Royal Mail and the Post Office - are at a crossroads. Our policy is to break away…

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

  • Grants available for the European Year of Volunteering

    The Cabinet Office has made available small scale contracts and grants for organisations as part of the national work programme for the European Year of Volunteering.

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

  • Extra funding for schools with Service children

    As part of the Government's commitment to rebuild the Military Covenant, additional funding to state schools in England that have Service children on their rolls has been agreed.

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

  • £150 million Big Society 'endowment for the nation' launched

    The new Community First endowment, which aims to raise £150m to help local community projects in England, has been launched.

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

  • Drive for efficiency: lottery distributors to cut admin costs

    National Lottery grant distributors will cut administration costs for the money they hand out to just five per cent, Lottery minister John Penrose has announced.

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

  • Reform of the National Lottery goes on with distributors to cut administration costs

    English and UK-wide Lottery distributors will cut their grant administration costs to just 5%, Lottery Minister John Penrose announced today

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

  • Civil liberties speech: Deputy Prime Minister

    A speech by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on civil liberties at the Institute for Government in London on 7 January 2011.

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

  • New Year's honours 2011

    Congratulations to all local government staff who have had their hard work and dedication recognised in the New Year Honours List.

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

  • New Year Honours List 2011

    The 2011 New Year Honours List has been published today recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the UK.

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

  • Pubs see in the New Year with lifeline from minister

    As millions prepare to ring in the New Year tonight, Pubs Minister Bob Neill has given the pubs industry a boost for 2011.

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

  • Big Society plan for a new culture of generosity

    The Cabinet Office has today published the Giving Green Paper with ideas for building a stronger culture of volunteering.

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

  • Number 10 staff select two charities to support in 2011

    The Cabinet Office have today published the Giving Green Paper outlining the Government's plans to help build a stronger culture of giving time and money to support charities and voluntary organisations.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt’s four year vision for DCMS

    Business plan sets out how we will boost economic growth, equip country for success and transform culture, media, sport and tourism delivery

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

  • Christmas message to civil society organisations

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude and Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd’s Christmas message to civil society organisations.

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

  • Lottery funding for voluntary and community sector protected

    New policy direction will see funding focussed on projects that benefit people and local communities

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

  • Altogether Better programme wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    Altogether Better - a Yorkshire & the Humber programme involving volunteer Community Health Champions engaging with communities to help them lead healthier lifestyles - is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Bi…

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

  • Big Society Minister backs small charity Christmas appeals

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has urged people to remember their local charities this Christmas.

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