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  • Video message for Eid al-Adha 2012

    The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a video message to mark Eid al-Adha.

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

  • Black History Month reception

    David Cameron: "There's so much to learn from our past that will help us shape a better future." External site: [Black History Month UK](http://black-history-month.co.uk/)

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

  • Pop stars launch Poppy Appeal 2012

    This year's Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was launched today in London's Trafalgar Square where passers-by were treated to a pop-up concert performed by musical celebrities.

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

  • FA launches ‘game-changing’ plan for women’s football

    Maria Miller attends Wembley Stadium launch event

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

  • Chloe Smith joins Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to launch Energy Club

    Energy Club, a Cabinet Office-backed physical activity scheme for children aged between 4-11 years old, has been launched.

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

  • Eric Pickles celebrates Harvest Festival at Borough Market

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles joined a multi-faith celebration of Harvest Festival at London’s Borough Market on Sunday (21 October 2012).

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

  • London 2012 forecast to come in nearly £400 million under budget

    Final quarterly economic report shows expected £377 million saving; work underway to transform Park for legacy use.

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

  • Heritage ‘angels’ win awards

    Scheme highlights people rescuing their local heritage.

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

  • London 2012 forecast to come in almost £400m under budget

    The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is set to come in under budget, according to the Government’s final quarterly economic report.

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

  • Sixteen more projects receive support through the Innovation in Giving Fund

    Sixteen cutting edge projects are to receive financial support from the Cabinet Office's Innovation in Giving Fund.

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

  • LOCOG and the London Legacy Development Corporation begin Olympic Park handover

    Centrepiece of Games handed over on 22nd October 2012.

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  • British Virgin Islands flag flies at Eland House

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has raised the flag of the British Virgin Islands outside the Department for Communities and Local Government…

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

  • 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