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  • Turner Prize heads to Northern Ireland

    UK City of Culture 2013 attracts top art prize as recruitment opens for Director and Board.

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

  • Extra 'brain-boosting' summer schools start today

    Nick Clegg: "This is £50m worth of extra brain training giving tens of thousands of disadvantaged pupils a flying start at secondary school"

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

  • The Glenmore Trust wins Big Society Award

    North Cumbria charity The Glenmore Trust wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Pope Benedict sends message of support to London Olympic Games

    His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI reflects on promoting peace and reconciliation through the Olympic Games

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

  • FIFA World Cup 2018 result announced

    Russia to host competition

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

  • 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