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  • Social 'trackers' to measure fairness in society

    For the first time, a complete set of 'trackers' are being published to measure how well the government is doing in making society fairer.

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

  • National Apprenticeship Week 2012: Deputy Prime Minister message

    Nick Clegg has underlined his support for apprenticeships with a message marking the beginning of the fifth National Apprenticeship Week.

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

  • 100 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games

    As we enter the final countdown to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Foreign Office is celebrating the Games, and their contribution to creating a more inclusive world.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Armed Forces mount spectacular Diamond Jubilee tribute

    Thousands of troops, six massed bands and the biggest tri-Service flypast in recent years formed a spectacular tribute by the Armed Forces to Her Majesty The Queen at Windsor this weekend.

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

  • Post Office Mutualisation

    Norman Lamb provides an update on government progress in implementing its postal services policy.

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

  • World Book Day 2011

    A celebration of books and reading

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

  • Watercolour at Tate Britain

    Challenge your preconceptions.

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

  • 500 days to Paralympics

    This weekend marks a major milestone for Paralympic athletes and fans in the countdown to London 2012.

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

  • Ed Vaizey and Feargal Sharkey launch Nottingham rehearsal space

    Young musicians and producers benefit from new facilities.

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

  • 100 days until the London 2012 Paralympic Games

    The final countdown to the ‘biggest Paralympics ever’ begins.

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

  • Royal Parks chief moves to take on Olympic Park challenge

    Mark Camley to join Legacy Company to set up the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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

  • Culture Minister defers export on historic William IV cabinet made for collector William Beckford

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a William IV cabinet on stand.

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

  • Turner masterpiece under threat of permanent export

    Ed Vaizey places a temporary export bar on Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino.

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

  • New support programme for libraries

    Ed Vaizey, the Culture Minister, today moved to secure a place for libraries at the heart of the Big Society

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

  • New Chair of Gambling Commission appointed

    Philip Graf has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Gambling Commission.

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

  • Hunt and Coe join swimmers to unveil Olympic Park 2012 School Games finals

    School children to compete in 2012 venues just two months before the Olympians and Paralympians

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

  • Export bar for 19th Century eccentric's 'remarkable' cabinet

    Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a William IV oak cabinet made for millionaire collector William Beckford.

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

  • Do you know a local sports hero?

    Nominate an extraordinary person for an Honour

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

  • Brits called on to ‘share your Great Britain’

    VisitBritain launch new phase of marketing campaign.

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of Jan de Bray painting

    Temporary export bar on David and the Return of the Ark of the Covenant

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