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  • Budget is a boost for first time buyers

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has hailed a new scheme that will help 10,000 aspiring first time buyers get foot on the property ladder. It …

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

  • Planning and the Budget

    The Budget and Growth Review update sets out ambitious proposals to ensure the planning system does everything possible to support economic …

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

  • Communities get the chance to make their mark on the Olympic Park

    Everyone will have the chance to become a part of London’s history after the 2012 Olympic Games in a competition for the public to name the …

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

  • Radical changes in housing and planning will drive local growth

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed measures to improve the planning system, action to get the house building industry building …

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

  • Planning for growth

    The Minister of State for Decentralisation (Mr. Greg Clark): The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today issued a call to action on growth,…

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

  • Eleven potential World Heritage sites make up UK shortlist

    From the very north of Scotland to the Garden of England, outstanding sites form new tentative list for nomination for World Heritage status

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

  • Grant Shapps signals an end to squatters rights

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today “locked the door” on squatters’ rights for good, by strengthening the Government’s advice to homeowners…

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

  • Confederation of British Industry annual dinner 2011

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. As you’ll know, this week’s Budget will set out the Government’s plans …

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

  • Ofgem energy market proposals: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “Consumers deserve the best possible deal, which means rough and tough competition in the …

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

  • Eleven sites make UK shortlist to bid for UNESCO World Heritage status

    A total of 11 sites across the UK and its overseas territories will form the new UK list for potential nomination for world heritage status.

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

  • Community refuse to call time on their local

    Local residents in Hudswell village in North Yorkshire have got together to save their community pub.

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

  • Feed-in Tariffs: Written Ministerial Statement by Gregory Barker

    I am today announcing a consultation as part of the fast-track review of Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for small scale low-carbon electricity generation…

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

  • Greg Barker outlines proposals to protect green electricity scheme

    Reduced tariffs for over-50kW solar Increased support for farm-scale anaerobic digestion Proposals to reduce the financial…

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

  • Review could end council dependence on Whitehall grant

    A vision of ‘self-funded’ councils that keep their local business taxes with central grant dependence scaled back except where it is needed …

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

  • Performance reward grant determination 2010 to 2011

    Details of the local area agreement reward performance grant paid to 81 councils on 17 March 2011

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  • Social policy expert appointed to lead independent fuel poverty review

    Social policy expert Professor John Hills has been appointed by Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP to lead an independent…

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

  • Heritage Minister John Penrose lists former Strand Union Workhouse

    The 18th century former Strand Union Workhouse in London has been listed Grade II by the Minister for Heritage and Tourism, John Penrose.

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

  • Workhouse with connection to Dickens is listed

    Heritage Minister gives 18th century building in London which may have inspired setting for opening of Dickens' Oliver Twist Grade II status.

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

  • Former coalfield areas to benefit from £30 million funding package

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced £30m to help drive out inequality and deprivation from the country’s coalfields areas. The investment…

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

  • New seamless arrangements for major infrastructure planning will ensure stability and a 21st century system

    New arrangements to ensure a smooth and stable transition to a democratic system for major infrastructure planning decisions have been announced…

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