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  • The boxed-in generation

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction It’s been a busy morning. They say a week is a long time…

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

  • Changes to the Audit Commission board: April 2012

    The search for a new Commissioner to sit on the Audit Commission’s Board is being launched today. The appointment of a new Commissioner is …

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

  • Help to get boxed-in generation up the property ladder

    Minister pledges to help those growing out of their properties The boxed-in generation - people unable to upsize their home but who have also…

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

  • Downing Street hosting the self-build boom

    New help for self home builders launched at most famous address in the country A package of new support to give as many people as possible …

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

  • Terrorism: Home Secretary's oral statement on Abu Qatada

    This statement was given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 17 April 2012.

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

  • Halifax becomes fourth lender offering the NewBuy guarantee

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed today’s announcement by Halifax that it will be offering mortgages under the NewBuy Guarantee scheme…

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

  • Case study: Milton Keynes Go Early Scheme

    A range of partners have come together in Milton Keynes to begin ground breaking work on piloting some of the Green Deal mechanisms.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister unveils more help for poorest under government home improvement scheme

    11 April 2012 The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that at least £540 million of the government’s home energy efficiency programme - worth…

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

  • Government and energy suppliers reach agreement to help consumers get best deal

    11 April 2012 The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced how the Government and energy suppliers will put people in control of their…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister: energy bills could fall for millions

    Landmark deal for consumers agreed between the Coalition Government and major energy suppliers.

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

  • George Clarke appointed empty homes adviser

    Architect to lead efforts to bring empty homes back into use Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is to be an independent adviser to the…

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

  • Easter message from the Deputy Prime Minister

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has recorded a video message for Easter, sending his “warm wishes to families across the UK”.

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

  • Green Deal pioneers step forward

    04 April 2012 22 organisations sign up to be first Green Deal providers Greg Barker hails “watershed moment” 22 organisations have met…

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

  • Giving local businesses an Easter tax break

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill is writing to every local council today urging them to make sure every single local firm in their areas …

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

  • Prime Minister launches reinvigorated Right to Buy scheme

    Prime Minister David Cameron launches Right to Buy scheme, with a new discount of up to £75,000

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

  • Revamped Right to Buy is chance of a lifetime for tenants

    £75,000 discounts will help get tenants across the threshold A new generation of social tenants were today handed the keys to homeownership…

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

  • New energy saving advice line launches

    Press Ref: 2012/037 A new telephone line will open today to give the public advice on how to save energy in their homes and businesses. The…

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

  • 'There are places I remember all my life'

    John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes ‘listed’ by Heritage Minister John Penrose

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

  • New look energy advice will help homeowners save money on bills

    New-look Energy Performance Certificate to offer practical advice for improvements Prospective homeowners will be given better and clearer …

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

  • Rob Sykes appointed Doncaster Lead Commissioner

    The Government has appointed Rob Sykes as lead intervention commissioner at Doncaster Council. Following the direction of intervention issued…

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