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  • Shakespeare streamed to schools

    Interactive play shown around the country in RSC Schools Broadcast.

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

  • Women's Business Member Biographies

    The Women’s Business Council is an informal advisory body chaired by Ruby McGregor-Smith, CEO at MITIE. This paper provides biographies of the…

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  • Child maintenance payments made by benefit claimants to double

    Minister pledges more help for hard-pressed single parent families and a fairer deal for parents who share care.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister launches Inspiring The Future

    Nick Clegg launches a new scheme to send an army of volunteers into state schools to give inspirational talks about their careers.

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

  • Advocacy, past, present and future - constant values for a modern Bar

    Speech by Dominic Grieve QC MP at the World Bar conference

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

  • Plan ahead for Diamond Jubilee weekend

    Visit Directgov website to help you get the most from the events

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

  • 200 days until Paralympic Games

    Just 200 days to go until the largest Paralympic Games ever.

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

  • Future of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey makes announcement at the launch of the 2008 Treasure Annual Report.

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

  • Team GB cyclists on track for 2012

    Olympics Minister praises ‘great shape’ team at Manchester Velodrome.

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

  • Supporting a library service for the 21st century

    £6m fund among measures announced to improve library services.

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

  • Queen unveils memorial to Bomber Command airmen

    A major public memorial to commemorate the tragic loss of 55,573 young Bomber Command airmen in the Second World War has been unveiled by the Queen at a ceremony in Green Park, London.

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

  • Westminster City Council signs Armed Forces Community Covenant

    Westminster City Council has become the latest local authority to sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • £6 million library fund will support partnerships with arts organisations

    Culture Minister announces package of measures for libraries

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

  • Record numbers visiting cultural attractions

    Latest Taking Part survey shows increase in visits to the arts, heritage sites, museums and galleries

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

  • UK already making the most of the Olympic opportunity

    Initial findings show GREAT campaign is helping to make UK the “top of mind” destination for investment and tourism.

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

  • Unique shaft reopens at mining museum

    Refurbishment carried out with funding from Government and Heritage Lottery Fund.

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

  • Bomber Command Memorial unveiled

    Poppies dropped over Green Park to remember lives lost

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

  • £1 million grant for Bomber Command Memorial

    Heritage Minister announces Government boost for Green Park monument.

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

  • PM pays tribute to Games volunteers at ‘one month to go’

    PM marks final milestone by highlighting ‘warm welcome’ the world can expect at London 2012.

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

  • Speech to The Future of Library Services conference

    Thursday 28 June London I’m delighted to have the opportunity to speak at today’s conference. This is a great opportunity to talk about the…

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