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  • Paterson announces appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP today announced the appointment of Michael Wardlow as the new Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Peacocks buy-out

    Responding to the news that fashion retailer Peacocks has been sold out of administration to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Secretary of State for …

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

  • Wales Office Minister meets Gwent Special Constabulary Volunteers

    Wales Office Minister, David Jones today visited the Gwent Police Special Constabulary, a valuable team of volunteer police officers who support…

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

  • Wales Office Minister visits ‘inspiring’ Penarth Pavilion restoration

    Wales Office Minister, David Jones today visited Penarth Pier Pavilion to view the important restoration work being carried out on the Victorian…

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

  • Eric Pickles gives councils back the freedom to pray

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles today (18 February 2012) gave local councils a major new power that will allow town halls to continue…

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

  • Tax arrangements of public sector appointments: secretary of state letter

    Letter from the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about tax arrangements of public sector appointments

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

  • Construction of Midland Metro extension to begin

    Construction can now begin on an extension to Midland Metro from Snow Hill Station through the city centre to New Street Station.

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

  • New local pay guidance to help tackle tax avoidance

    Government rules to open up Town Hall pay practices and senior salaries to public scrutiny now include measures to root out any inappropriate…

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

  • Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP today met His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican

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

  • Construction Business Benefits of Olympics 2012

    The Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed the report announced yesterday by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, requesting the …

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

  • PM in Scotland to make case for retaining Union

    "The fight is now underway for something really precious: the future of our United Kingdom."

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

  • Moore builds on Scottish priorities during Vatican visit

    The Secretary of State for Scotland has used the UK Ministerial visit to the Vatican to discuss key issues such as international aid, human rights, poverty and climate change.

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

  • February Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland rose by 16,000, to 231,000 in the period October to December 2011, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 8.6 per cent, above the UK …

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

  • February Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland rose by 16,000, to 231,000 in the period October to December 2011, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 8.6 per cent, above the UK …

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

  • ‘A Shakespearian treasure – with a Welsh twist’

    Wales Office Minister David Jones has today [15th February] lent his support to Theatr Clwyd Cymru following his visit to the company’s production…

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes fall in unemployment: Labour Market Statistics published today

    The Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed today’s (15th February) Labour Market Statistics, which show that employment levels…

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

  • Almost half of all councils already pledging to freeze or cut Council Tax

    Residents and hard pressed families will be delighted to hear that now over 200 councils have already signalled they intend to help with the…

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

  • Helpful start to referendum talks says Moore

    The Secretary of State described talks with the First Minister as a "useful start" although there is "still some way to travel"  before the UK and Scottish Governments can reach agreement on the detail of…

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

  • Grant Shapps writes to John Healey: urgent clarity on Council Tax referendums rules

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps writes to John Healey MP regarding the council tax referendums rules. The Rt Hon John Healey MP House…

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

  • Council Tax for 2012 to 2013: letter to council leaders

    Ministerial letter to councils about Council Tax for 2012 to 2013.

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