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  • Welsh Secretary encourages Cardiff students to consider careers within EU institutions

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today [Wednesday 16 February] visited Cardiff University along with Europe Minister David Lidington…

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

  • Welsh Secretary supports Student Volunteering Week in Wales

    The Welsh Secretary has welcomed Student Volunteers to Gwydyr House   as Universities around the country celebrate the 10th anniversary of Student…

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes latest Labour Market Statistics

    Secretary of State Cheryl Gillan has welcomed latest Labour Market Statistics published today, which show a 10,000 rise in the employment level…

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

  • Michael Moore talks to The Scottish Farmer about the Common Agricultural Policy

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore spoke to The Scottish Farmer about the Common Agricultural Policy.

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

  • Welsh Office Minister hails thriving community spirit in North Wales Social Enterprise.

    Welsh Office Minister David Jones has commended a North Wales Social Enterprise for embodying the kind of community spirit central to the Government…

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

  • Secretary of State joins Vatican delegation

    Michael Moore will join a delegation of UK Government on an official visit to the Holy See on on 14-15 February 2012.

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

  • Baby friendly Britain possible through neighbourhood planning

    Planning Minister Greg Clark backs ITV Daybreak’s campaign to make a Baby Friendly Britain.

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

  • New publicity rules for councils published

    New rules to stop taxpayers’ money being spent on town hall newspapers or hired lobbyists have been put before Parliament, Local Government …

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

  • Secretary of State on visit to Warrington Peace Foundation

    Owen Paterson MP visits Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace Centre and finds out about their work.

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

  • Cheryl Gillan joins Chancellor to announce £10m funding for superfast broadband roll-out in North Wales

    Funding to extend superfast broadband to Pwllheli and the surrounding areas shows the Government’s commitment that Wales is at the heart of…

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

  • Communities to lead local growth

    Putting power into the hands of local people to shape their neighbourhoods will help to ensure growth that is sustainable, responsible and green.

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

  • Response to the Local Government Chronicle's factually inaccurate analysis of spending over £500 that the Department publishes as part of its commitment to transparency

    The Local Government Chronicle has made claims that “Eric Pickles has spent millions on consultants since he took the reins in the Department…

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

  • Council Tax increases in 2011 to 2012: capping principles

    Ministerial letter to local councils about the government's expectations of Council Tax increases in 2011 to 2012.

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

  • Plane crash in Cork

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson commenting on the plane crash in Cork today.

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales, FSB Annual Dinner

    Speech given at the Federation of Small Businesses Annual Dinner, Thistle Hotel, Cardiff.

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

  • 'Can do' councils come to fore

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles praises ‘can do’ councils who are acting to protect frontline services and local Council Tax payers.

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

  • Council Tax capping 2011 to 2012

    On 13 December, I indicated that when the House debated the final local government finance report I would set out council tax capping principles…

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

  • Moore wants agreement that Section 30 Order is "preferred route to referendum"

    Minister believe it would be helpful if he and the First Minister can agree a Section 30 order is regarded by both Governments as the "preferred route to a legal referendum".

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

  • Bank deal will help Scottish business says Michael Moore

    The bank deal announced today by the UK Government could unlock additional lending of around £800 million for small businesses in Scotland

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

  • Moore wants agreement that Section 30 Order is "preferred route to referendum"

    Minister believe it would be helpful if he and the First Minister can agree a Section 30 order is regarded by both Governments as the "preferred route to a legal referendum".

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