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Updated Between 1 January 2011
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  • New rules will help end prejudices about social housing

    New flexible tenancies will help end long-held prejudices about social housing and ensure it once again becomes a springboard for success, Housing…

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

  • Housing groups' reaction to the Housing Strategy

    Rob Perrins, MD, Berkeley Homes Group, said: “The Berkeley Group welcomes this innovative initiative which will enable people who can afford…

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

  • The Department's response on the Policy Exchange report on building on green belt

    A Government spokesman said: “We have no plans to change Green Belt protection. It plays a valuable role in stopping urban sprawl. But we…

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

  • Reforms to job laws to help business

    Vince Cable outlines the most radical reform to the employment law system for decades.

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

  • Reforming employment relations

    Good morning. My thanks to Terry Scuoler and the EEF for organising this event today. I think it is fair to say we have an extremely good and…

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

  • Shadia Mansour on creative freedom in Britain

    In a short film launched today, the British born Palestinian singer discusses what it means to her to be able choose her own path, and the support she’s received in the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned about unacceptable violence in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called for the Egyptian authorities to respect the right of peaceful protest and immediately cease the use of violence against protestors.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls on the Government of Bahrain to implement Commission of Inquiry's recommendations

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on the Government of Bahrain to implement recommendations from an independent report which contains ‘worrying findings’.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes signing of Gulf Cooperation Council initiative on Yemen

    Foreign Secretary welcomes signing of the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative which commits Yemen to a transition of power within 90 days.

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

  • Foreign Office and Cayman Islands sign new fiscal responsibility framework

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham said the signing of the framework is a clear sign of Cayman Island Government's commitment to strengthening public financial management and economic planning.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes trial of Khmer Rouge leaders in Cambodia

    Thirty-two years after the fall of the Khmer Rouge, the trial of its three most senior surviving leaders heard opening statements on 21 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces first meeting of Locarno Group

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the first meeting of the Locarno Group of former senior diplomats will take place on 24 November.

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

  • Commando Logistic Regiment receives Afghanistan medals

    Members of the Commando Logistic Regiment (CLR) Royal Marines have received their Afghanistan campaign medals from His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh following a homecoming parade in Barnstaple.

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

  • Wounded Armed Forces to perform on West End stage

    A group of wounded, injured and sick Service personnel are to write, produce and perform their own play for the West End thanks to a new project launched yesterday.

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

  • Paratroopers train Sierra Leone soldiers for Somalia mission

    Four British paratroopers have been training Sierra Leonean troops in mortar firing in preparation for an African Union mission in Somalia next year.

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

  • Military welcome Turkish President to London

    Army personnel provided a large Guard of Honour and gun salutes yesterday to welcome the President of Turkey, Abdullah Gül, at the start of his three-day state visit to Britain.

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

  • Reforms to job laws to help business

    During a speech to EEF, the manufacturers organisation, Dr Cable announced the results of a consultation on resolving workplace disputes and…

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

  • Ministers re-open £60m fund to boost business skills & growth

    BIS will be providing £34 million for 2012-13 and there is still £29 million available to bid for. With matched funding from businesses there…

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

  • 2011 Annual Energy Statement

    Introduction Mr Speaker, with permission I would like to make a statement on our energy policy. This fulfils a commitment made in the Coalition…

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

  • Homes and economy to benefit from energy and climate policies - Huhne

    Green Deal scheme will kick start £14bn investment over the next decade, supporting at least 65,000 insulation and construction jobs by…

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