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  • The Scotland Bill

    The Government has introduced the Scotland Bill in Parliament to deliver on the commitment to strengthen the Scottish devolution settlement.

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

  • Deck the high streets and take pride in our Christmas celebrations

    As the lights are turned on for Christmas all over the country, Eric Pickles urges councils to take pride in Britain’s Christian heritage.

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

  • Scotland Bill confirmed for St Andrew's day

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore has today confirmed that the Scotland Office will lay the Scotland Bill in the UK Parliament on St Andrew's Day (Tuesday 30 November).

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

  • Co-operation Ireland dinner

    Comments given by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Owen Paterson.

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

  • Electrification of the rail line to Swansea is still under consideration, says Welsh Secretary

    The Coalition Government will be working with the Welsh Assembly Government on the business case for the electrification of the rail line to…

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Strategy to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed today’s announcement by Home Secretary Teresa May that more than £28 million has been…

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

  • Government cutting councils free from red tape

    Grant Shapps is urging councils to move away from Whitehall control and make the most of the new freedoms they have been given.

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

  • Government cutting councils free

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. You may have heard of the ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ - it describes how hostages held by a gang of Swedish…

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

  • Michael Moore opens Longpark Windfarm

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore today officially opened the £45m Longpark windfarm in the Scottish Borders.

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

  • British Irish Parliamentary Association

    Speech given by Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

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

  • David Jones congratulates the Real Car Company on Winning the Tom Pryce Memorial Trophy

    Welsh Office Minister David Jones has congratulated the Real Car Company of Bethesda on winning the Tom Pryce Memorial Trophy, awarded to individuals…

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Danny Alexander’s appearance before Assembly Committee

    The Chief Secretary to the Treasury’s appearance before the National Assembly for Wales’ Finance Committee today [Monday 22 November] reaffirms…

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

  • 100 councils open their spending to public scrutiny

    This week South Ribble Borough Council has become the one hundredth local authority to put its spending data over £500 online.

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

  • Shine a light on spending to save taxpayers' money

    Eric Pickles today continued his drive for transparency in Government by publishing his department’s spending over £500, and called for councils…

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

  • Scottish Variable Rate of tax no longer available

    The main tax raising power voted for by the Scottish people in the 1997 Devolution Referendum is currently not available to MSPs.

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

  • 'Time for clarity on budget' business tells Paterson

    Owen Paterson MP addressed business leaders at the Enterprise NI conference in Belfast.

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

  • National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers (NALEO)

    Video speech about the role taxis and private hire vehicles have in local communities.

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

  • Communities to share in the advantages of development

    New reforms will give more of the benefits of development to communities while providing more certainty for industry, Decentralisation Minister…

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

  • National Taxi Association

    Discusses how we can support passengers, taxis and private hire vehicles through appropriate local regulation and the Equalities Act.

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

  • November Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Latest ONS Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

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