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  • 'There are close links between Britain and Gujarat'

    Speech by the British High Commissioner to India Sir James Bevan KCMG at the inaugural session of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit.

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

  • Communities to receive cash boost for choosing development

    Planning Minister Nick Boles announces new cash incentives.

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

  • Bold new programme to get young people ready for work

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock has set out plans for a new programme to equip young people with the skills to compete for apprenticeships and other jobs.

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

  • Government to cut back on red tape for community entertainment

    Community groups are to be set free from red tape.

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

  • Nick Hurd responds to Sir Stephen Bubb's letter on the Big Society

    Nick Hurd has written an open letter to Sir Stephen Bubb of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.

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

  • Important notice for British passport holders

    The British Consulate General is changing the way we handle passport applications.

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

  • Why we must continue to tackle far right extremism head on

    Speech by Don Foster to council leaders at the first meeting of the national special interest group on the far right.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes DCMS plans to cut Red Tape

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport today set out plans to deregulate certain forms of entertainment licensing in Wales.

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

  • Government reflects on progress made and reforms to come in Mid-Term Review

    The government has issued a Mid-Term Review, taking stock of the progress made in implementing the coalition agreement signed in May 2010.

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

  • WWII airman celebrates 100th birthday

    A former Second World War Spitfire pilot celebrated his 100th birthday on New Year's Day.

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

  • Fireworks for Derry-Londonderry

    City of Culture 2013 celebrates

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

  • Fireworks for Derry-Londonderry

    City of Culture 2013 celebrates

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

  • 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