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  • 900K overseas visitors watch football

    Survey highlights impact of ‘the beautiful game’ on tourism.

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

  • Big Lottery Fund Board Members appointed

    Astrid Bonfield and Tony Burton have been appointed to the Board of the Big Lottery Fund.

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

  • David Willetts comments on Alan Milburn’s report “University Challenge: How HE can advance social mobility”

    “Improving social mobility is at the centre of the Government’s social policy. Matching young people’s aspiration to go into higher education…

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

  • UK prepares for UN talks on women

    Commission will focus on tackling violence in 2013.

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

  • New EHRC Chair appointed

    Culture Secretary announces leading academic Baroness Onora O'Neill of Bengarve as head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

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

  • Preferred candidate selected for chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Baroness Onora O’Neill put forward by Government.

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

  • New Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Leading academic Baroness Onora O’Neill of Bengarve was appointed today by Maria Miller.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: the sporting legacy of London 2012

    Tuesday 18 September 2012 The Government are determined to deliver on the commitment to “Inspire a Generation” and secure a lasting sporting…

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

  • Ministerial Written Statement: Appointment of Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Delivered by the Secreatry of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Maria Miller on Thursday 18 October 2012Secretary

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

  • £2m to protect playing fields

    Grassroots facilities to benefit from Olympic legacy fund.

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

  • School sport aiming to inspire next generation

    Maria Miller and London 2012 stars speak at conference.

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

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs helped to kick-start new businesses

    More jobseekers will be given help to set up their own business under a scheme aimed at unlocking the potential of aspiring entrepreneurs.

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

  • e-Lending in libraries: what do you think?

    Independent panel calls for evidence to inform review.

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

  • Speech to the School Games Conference

    CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It’s a real pleasure to be here with you all today. The power of sport You’ll probably all agree that we’ve just enjoyed…

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

  • More support for star Indian chefs of the future

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today joined Britain’s leading Indian chefs and restaurateurs to launch a new scholarship programme for students…

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

  • £20m to get more college students playing sport

    Sport Makers to be appointed across the country. Tens of thousands of students in further education are set to benefit from improved opportunities…

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

  • CALLplus patient charity wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award

    Manchester-based charity working to improve the lives of people living with cancer and other illnesses is the latest winner of the Big Society Awards.

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

  • Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford among post-war buildings listed by Ed Vaizey

    One of the first post-war provincial theatres to be funded by public subscription has been listed Grade II by the Culture Minister

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

  • Survey reveals volunteering increase

    Taking Part statistics show growing trend among young adults and BME groups.

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

  • Maria Miller backs Out4Marriage campaign

    Culture Secretary shows her support for equal civil marriage.

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