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  • Coalition commitment to ban the sale of alcohol below cost

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 18 January 2011 by James Brokenshire, and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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

  • Baroness Neville Jones: Relaxation of licensing hours for the royal wedding

    Baroness Neville Jones: My Hon Friend the parliamentary under secretary of state for crime prevention (James Brokenshire) has…

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

  • Extra time to celebrate Royal Wedding

    Licensed venues could sell alcohol and put on entertainment until 1 am to celebrate Royal Wedding under plans announced by the Home Office.

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

  • Government forced to determine levy scheme

    Parties involved fail to reach agreement ahead of settlement deadline.

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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

  • Alcohol licensing regime to be overhauled

    People will be given greater control over alcohol licensing decisions as the government moves to reclaim high streets for sensible drinkers.

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

  • Rebalancing the Licensing Act consultation and introduction of alcohol policy proposals in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill: government response

    Government response to the Rebalancing the Licensing Act consultation and introduction of alcohol policy proposals in the Police…

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

  • Government forced to step in to determine levy scheme

    The government will be responsible for determining the 50th Horserace Betting Levy

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

  • Government forced to step in to determine levy scheme

    The government will be responsible for determining the 50th Horserace Betting Levy after the parties involved failed to reach agreement.

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

  • Changes to slot machine stakes

    John Penrose announces consultation to aid struggling amusement arcades and bingo halls.

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

  • Improving efficiency and transparency: DCMS cuts quangos

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced today that 19 of its 55 public bodies are being abolished or reformed

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

  • Improving efficiency and transparency: DCMS cuts quangos

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced today that 19 of its 55 public bodies are being abolished or reformed.

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

  • Theresa May on making cities safer

    To mark World Habitat Day, the Home Secretary has told the Metro newspaper what changes in Britain’s towns and cities she would like to see.

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

  • Open market process for the Tote launches

    Next steps announced

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

  • Alcohol statistics 'worrying' says Home Secretary

    Figures reveal that more than one in three young adults drink to get drunk. Theresa May gives support to campaign to tackle alcohol misuse.

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

  • Tackling drink-fuelled crime in Newquay

    James Brokenshire visited the Cornwall town to see improvements made since two young people died after falling from cliffs last year.

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

  • Overhauling the Licensing Act

    Proposals for new measures to crack down on problem premises and give more powers to local communities were unveiled by the government.

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

  • Alcohol licensing consultation

    Statement to the House of Lords by Baroness Neville-Jones on Wednesday 28 July 2010.

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

  • DCMS improves efficiency and cuts costs with review of arm’s length bodies

    A number of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) 55 public bodies are set to be merged, abolished or streamlined.

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

  • Review of Arm's Length Bodies

    A number of our public bodies are set to be merged, abolished or streamlined.

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