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  • Derry-Londonderry’s reign as City of Culture 2013 to start with ‘biggest-ever’ fireworks display

    Spectacular firework display in Derry~Londonderry at 20:13 marks start of Northern Ireland city’s year-long reign as UK's City of Culture.

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

  • David Cameron's 2013 New Year message

    Prime Minister David Cameron looks ahead to 2013 in his New Year message.

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

  • New Year's Honours 2013

    Local Government Minister Baroness Hanham congratulates all those recognised in the New Year Honours.

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

  • The New Year Honours Lists 2013

    The New Year’s Honours Lists 2013 are published today in recognition of the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Worcestershire

    Lt Col Patrick Holcroft appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Worcestershire.

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

  • Norman Foster's 'modern classic' Sainsbury Centre is listed II* by Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey

    The multi award-winning Sainsbury Centre at the University of East Anglia became a Grade II* listed building today, following a decision by…

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

  • New rules for insurance

    Customers advised to shop around as gender will no longer play a part in pricing.

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

  • ‘Modern Classic’ Sainsbury Centre Grade II* listed

    Ed Vaizey gives heritage recognition to Norman Foster building

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

  • Celebrating the 7th anniversary of civil partnerships

    Jo Swinson welcomes progress to date.

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

  • Ed Vaizey switches on Oxford local digital radio

    New transmitters bring more DAB stations to local listener.

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

  • Government sets out plans for equal marriage

    Same-sex couples in England and Wales will be allowed to marry.

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

  • Nick Hurd letter on improving social investment regulation

    Open letter from Nick Hurd to Stephen Lloyd outlining the government's actions to improve the regulation of social investment.

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

  • Communities ministers wish everyone a happy Christmas

    The Secretary of State and Minister for Faith and Communities send a message of good wishes for Christmas.

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

  • Streamlined Gift Aid for charity shops

    New rules that will lift the administration burden for charities claiming Gift Aid on the proceeds of donors’ goods sold by charity shops have been announced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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  • Culture Minister defers export of last surviving wooden three-masted topsail schooner

    Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey, has placed a temporary export bar on the last remaining three-masted topsail schooner, Kathleen and May.

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

  • Final chance to halt export of unique ship

    Last surviving wooden three-masted topsail schooner could leave UK.

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

  • Downing Street 2013 charity partners

    Magic Breakfast and Friends of the Elderly are to be Downing Street's charity partners for 2013.

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

  • Arctic Convoy and Bomber Command veterans to be honoured

    Veterans of the Arctic Convoy campaign and Bomber Command will be awarded medals in recognition of their heroic efforts during the Second World War.

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

  • Library profile reports published

    Library authorities across England will be able to compare the services they offer with similar councils.

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

  • UK Sport invests £347m in bid to become first nation to surpass home Games medal haul

    Hugh Robertson welcomes preparations for 2016 Games and beyond

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