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  • Minister calls on racist footballers to face sack

    Race Equalities Minister Andrew Stunell has called on football clubs to sack players found guilty of racist behaviour. Speaking in Liverpool…

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

  • Olympic flag flies high at Eland House

    Olympic Legacy Minister Bob Neill proudly hoisted the Olympic flag today, outside Eland House, the headquarters of the Department of Communities…

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

  • Rare silverware to stay in UK

    An eighteenth century silver wine cooler has been kept in the country after a successful fundraising campaign.

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

  • Ballot for ringside seat at Jubilee celebrations

    Public can apply for seats near the Palace as details of procession route are also revealed.

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

  • UK and China agree new People to People dialogue

    Jeremy Hunt and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao discuss closer cultural ties on eve of key summit.

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

  • Bear Grylls throws his weight behind National Citizen Service to urge young people to sign up

    Thousands of young people are embarking on the summer of a lifetime as they spend three weeks making a difference to their local community.

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

  • UpRising graduation - celebrating the achievements of emerging young leaders

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd attended the UpRising graduation to celebrate the achievements of emerging young leaders.

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

  • Women's Engagement Newsflash July 2012

    The women’s engagement newsflash provides news and updates about women’s equality and female representation. Date: Fri Jul 20 14:09:27 BST …

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  • Radical scheme to rescue NEETs

    Young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) stand to benefit from a new scheme.

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

  • Welcome to London 2012

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes participants, visitors and audiences from around the world to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Equestrianism has a role to play in London 2012 sporting legacy

    World Horse Welfare annual conference looks ahead to the Olympic and Paralympics

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

  • Positive changes to girls’ football

    Mixed football teams for 12 and 13 year olds from next season.

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

  • Government leads Olympic testing exercise

    Thousands of Games-time workers across the UK prepare for next summer

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

  • Giving White Paper

    Plans to make philanthropy easier.

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

  • Have you got what it takes to be an Olympian?

    UK Sport is looking for athletes with raw talent to develop into future medalists

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

  • Poussin painting under export threat

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant work of art to provide a last chance to raise the money.

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

  • Last chance to keep 'world class' Japanese porcelain from Princess Diana's childhood home

    Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a set of Imari lacquered garniture from Althorp

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

  • Commission calls for views on childcare

    Parents, early years professionals and others with an interest in childcare are today being urged to come forward with their ideas.

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

  • Commission calls for views on childcare

    Parents, early years professionals and others with an interest in childcare are today being urged to come forward with their ideas to help improve the accessibility and affordability of childcare.

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

  • Film tax relief extended

    PM announces continuation of targeted tax break for film industry.

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