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  • London 2012 test event tickets on sale

    BMX, basketball and beach volleyball will be among the ‘London Prepares’ series.

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

  • Export bar on 18th century silver cistern

    Last chance to keep British Ambassador’s wine cistern in the UK.

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

  • The National Archives will take on the leadership role for the archives sector

    Support and leadership for the UK’s archive sector will transfer to The National Archives (TNA) from April 2012 after closure of the MLA.

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

  • First 10 areas to join future library programme announced

    Communities around the country will have chance to test drive ambitious change programme for libraries, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announced.

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

  • Exquisite 16th Century painting, The Virgin and Child, by Luis de Morales is on the verge of being lost from the UK

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a 16th Century painting by Luis de Morales, The Virgin and Child.

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

  • Lottery funding for regional filmmakers

    Creative England opens two new funds to support development of regional filmmaking talent.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt rides the rapids at the Lee Valley White Water Centre

    Olympic venue for canoe and slalom helping to prepare Team GB for London 2012.

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

  • The Turner Prize 2010

    Exhibition opens to the public today at Tate Britain.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt welcomes J.P. Morgan’s £600k commitment to the arts

    Firm announces new philanthropic partnership with three leading UK institutions.

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

  • London 2012 the spark for transformation of British sport - from elite to grassroots

    Sports Minister outlines sports legacy at opening of iconic Europa Centre that will be a London 2012 Training Venue

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

  • Troops muster for Queen's Diamond Jubilee Parade

    All three Services have been feverishly preparing for the Armed Forces Diamond Jubilee Parade and Muster which will take place in Windsor this Saturday, 19 May 2012

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

  • Olympic excitement builds as torch relay begins

    Scottish Secretary says having the Olympic Games in the UK is a chance for Scots to show their passion for sport and to seize the business opportunities that come with it.

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

  • Boost to volunteering as government cuts red tape

    A raft of measures designed to encourage more people to volunteer and to make it easier for people to run charities is being published today by Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd.

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

  • "Britain’s moment to shine"

    Deputy PM says Olympic Torch will showcase best of Britain

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

  • Government Olympic Communication service to launch

    Dedicated team for government communications during London 2012 opens for business this week.

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

  • Changing lives and changing minds

    This speech was given by Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone at a 20th anniversary reception for charity Changing Faces. The speech is checked against delivery.

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

  • Women's Engagement Newsflash - May 2012

    The women’s engagement newsflash provides news and updates about women’s equality and female representation. Date: Fri May 18 12:10:43 BST …

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  • Social consequence of poor infant attachment...two is too late

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • Prime Minister announces support for families

    Announcement about new support to help families, including parenting classes and relationship support.

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

  • Nick Clegg meets Rick Stein apprentices in Padstow

    Nick Clegg visited The Seafood Restaurant to meet young people who have been given the opportunity to start their careers in the restaurant.

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