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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Mark Prisk sets out government support for "lifeline shops"

    Local Growth Minister Mark Prisk has pledged full government backing to the nation’s ”lifeline shops”.

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

  • Leeming Expeditionary Air Wing NATO-ready

    An RAF Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) has been declared ready to support NATO following a series of gruelling tests at RAF Waddington.

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

  • Illustrious honours her wartime predecessor in Malta

    Sailors from HMS Illustrious have paid homage to their forebears as they helped smarten up Malta's naval cemetery.

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

  • Lancashire flag flying high above Whitehall

    The flag representing the historic county of Lancashire has been hoisted above Whitehall to coincide with the county day on 27 November.

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

  • Speed limit exemption for life-saving services

    The department is consulting on extending speed limit exemptions to other emergency services.

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

  • Widespread support for greater rail devolution

    Consultation responses reveal widespread support for rail devolution.

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

  • Speed limit exemptions for emergency vehicles

    Written statement by Stephen Hammond MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Heart of the Community conference 2012

    Speech by Local Growth Minister Mark Prisk to the Association of Convenience Stores.

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

  • Inter Faith Week and A Year of Service speech

    This is a speech delivered by Faith Minister Baroness Warsi on interfaith action and identity.

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

  • Transport Scotland high speed rail summit

    Video speech by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport Norman Baker.

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

  • Scottish Reserves host Canadian and American troops

    Army reservists from 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (7 SCOTS) hosted a joint training exercise with Canadian and American troops in the Scottish Highlands.

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

  • The UK welcomes the success of Sierra Leone's elections

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has commended the Sierra Leoneans for their commitment to international standards and efficient running of the elections. The Minister has also congratulated President Koroma on his re-e…

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

  • The Richard Review of Apprenticeships

    Entrepreneur and educator Doug Richard publishes his independent report on the future of apprenticeships.

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

  • Jo Swinson's response to non-governmental organisation campaigns on transparency in the extractives industry: ministerial statement

    Statement by Minister Jo Swinson given in response to letters and emails received regarding the new corporate transparency measures included…

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  • Science key to reducing impacts of future natural hazards in developing countries

    Report shows that death and destruction are not the inevitable consequences of natural hazards.

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

  • Richard Review into future of apprenticeships published

    Doug Richard, entrepreneur, educator and founder of School for Startups, was asked by the Education Secretary Michael Gove and the Business …

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

  • Russian trade mission aims for export boost

    Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green and CBI Director-General John Cridland are leading a mission of 25 mid-sized businesses to help to …

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

  • Scotland’s future: a family affair

    Michael Moore, Secretary of State for Scotland, discusses how family life will influence peoples' votes in the Scottish independence referendum.

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

  • Hundreds of playing fields protected annually

    Sport England releases planning applications data.

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

  • Disasters: Using science to reduce the impacts of natural hazards

    Using science to reduce the effects of future natural hazards such as floods, droughts and earthquakes must be stepped up aa new Foresight report published today.

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