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  • Edward Davey response to Guardian wind power articles

    Edward Davey told the Guardian: “A responsible energy policy for this country is one that rules IN all of the key low carbon technologies to…

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

  • Holyrood should start work on new Scottish property taxes - Moore

    The UK Government will scrap Stamp Duty in Scotland in 2015 and allow Holyrood to design a completely new set of property taxes and collection process, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said today. 

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

  • Queen’s Award puts Diamond Jubilee spotlight on national volunteering achievements

    A special Diamond Jubilee award will recognise the work of voluntary organisations throughout the UK.

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

  • Olympic Rings and Paralympic Agitos planning application submitted to City of Edinburgh Council

    Olympic Games organisers have today submitted a planning application for the temporary installation on the Mound in Edinburgh city centre.

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

  • UK City of Culture to continue in 2017

    A national competition for cities across the UK

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

  • Sugar cube Number 10 on display in Downing Street

    PM’s residence hosts latest display of contemporary craft and design.

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

  • UK City of Culture to continue

    Competition will be held to find title-holder for 2017.

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

  • Illegal workers and benefit abusers targeted

    New powers introduced today will make it harder for foreign nationals to work illegally and abuse the benefit system.

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

  • UK's fight against corruption boosts world's poorest people

    Millions of pounds stolen by a corrupt Nigerian politician will be returned to the country's poorest people following a ground-breaking investigation

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

  • Twelve new havens for wildlife announced

    New nature zones covering hundreds of thousands of hectares are to be set up across England, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman revealed today.

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

  • Government action halts banking tax avoidance schemes

    The Government has today taken steps to close two aggressive tax avoidance schemes recently disclosed to HM Revenue & Customs by a bank.

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

  • UK's opt-in to the EU PNR Agreement with the US

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 27 February 2012 by Damian Green and House of Lords by Lord Henley

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

  • Acting FAST proves it can save hundreds of lives

    Latest figures show that the annual Act FAST stroke campaign has had a significant impact on patients receiving stroke treatment

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

  • Acting FAST can save hundreds of lives

    A campaign set to save the lives of stroke victims from across the country launches today

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

  • Estates and Facilities Alert – reporting defects and failures, and disseminating alerts

    This alert reminds NHS healthcare providers, Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts, PCTs, Dental practices and GP surgeries of the importance of reporting…

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

  • Webchat on autism

    David Behan from Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships hosts a webchat.

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

  • Extra Housing Benefit support for Londoners

    An extra £5.9m of Government funding has been allocated to councils in London to help benefit claimants renting in the private sector. …

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

  • Welsh Secretary signals start to Wales Tourism Week

    The Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan has celebrated the start of Wales Tourism Week (27 Feb - 4 March 2012) with visits to two …

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

  • How video hearings are speeding up court cases

    Video hearings are being extended in a number of courts across the country.

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

  • Minister visits Croatia ahead of EU accession

    Lord McNally visited Croatia to discuss the country’s accession to the European Union next year and the UK’s plans for reform.

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