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  • 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

  • Youth heritage summit begins

    Minister gives opening address at summit in historic Greenwich.

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

  • £40 million for social action and innovation to drive forward the giving agenda

    £40 million will be available to promote social action and innovation by encouraging more social action, donations and legacy giving.

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

  • Further investment to secure future of credit unions

    Credit unions will receive up to £38m of investment to modernise and expand so they can support one million more people.

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

  • Welsh Secretary marks ‘One month to go’ Olympic Milestone

    With only one month to go until the curtain rises on the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Games, Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan…

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

  • How are the children? Achievement for all in the 21st Century

    Speech given by Michael Gove at the Spectator Conference June 2012.

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