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  • Duchess of Gloucester visits Fleming Fulton School

    HRH The Duchess of Gloucester today visited Fleming Fulton School where, as Patron, she opened a new Home Economics facility. Her Royal Highness became Patron in 1987 and takes a keen interest in the development of the schoo…

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

  • ‘Tough but fair’ Budget for Wales, says Welsh Secretary

    Today’s emergency Budget sets out a decisive five-year plan to rebuild the British economy, introduce a fairer tax system and ensure prosperity…

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

  • Bob Neill says culture change will let us rewrite the rules for local accountability

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill speaks at the Municipal Journal (MJ) annual leadership conference.

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

  • Lower Council Taxes and rates for hard-working families and local firms

    Eric Pickles has hailed today's Budget for providing lower council taxes and rates for hard-working families and local firms.

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

  • Local Elections in 2011 will be held to existing 26 Councils

    Minister of State, Hugo Swire MP, has written to the First and deputy First Ministers confirming that local elections in Northern Ireland in 2011 will be held to the existing 26 councils. This follows confirmation from Envir…

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

  • Paterson engages on the past

    Secretary of State begins listening process with people across the community on dealing with the past in Northern Ireland.

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

  • Paterson congratulates McDowell on outstanding success

    Secretary of State congratulates golfer Graeme McDowell following his victory at the US Open championship.

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

  • Wales Flies the Flag to lead Armed Forces Day 2010

    Flags being raised across Wales and the rest of the UK show public support and respect for our Armed Forces - past and present, Welsh Secretary…

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

  • Greg Clark talks about the Big Society

    Moving decision-making power from central government to local communities and councils.

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

  • Hammersmith and Fulham Council publishes all spending over £500

    Council puts all spending over £500 online.

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales to the CBI annual lunch

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan addresses the CBI annual lunch at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel.

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

  • Coalition Government will support Private Sector, Welsh Secretary tells CBI

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today told business leaders in Wales that the Coalition Government was there to support them and …

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

  • Pickles calls time on town hall quango forcing councils into bin cuts

    Taxpayers deserve decent services - rather than fortnightly collections imposed from above.

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

  • Stunell wins praise for ending council red tape

    The first parliamentary questions for the department's new ministerial team.

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

  • Scottish Parliament address

    Michael Moore, Secretary of State for Scotland, addresses the Scottish Parliament for the first time.

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

  • David Jones’ speech to WLGA annual conference

    I am most grateful to the WLGA for inviting me to this important conference.  It is a particular pleasure for me to be asked to come here so…

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

  • Partnership working key to tackling country’s deficit, says David Jones

    Welsh Office Minister David Jones today called on members of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) to work with the Coalition Government…

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

  • Scrapping regional bureaucracy will save millions

    Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has put plans in motion to dismantle regional bureaucracy.

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

  • Shapps gives more power to councils to solve local problems with shared homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps announces more power for councils to manage shared homes in their area.

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

  • June Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    The latest Labour Market Figures from the Office for National Statistics are released today.

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