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  • 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

  • Olympic Torch is "Britain’s moment to shine": Nick Clegg

    The Olympic Torch will showcase the people and places that make Britain great, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said today.

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

  • Prime Minister announces support for parents and families

    PM: "This Government is doing everything possible to support parents."

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

  • Olympic flame handed to London in Greece

    Today the Olympic Flame will be handed to London for the third time since the birth of the Olympic Games. Its journey to the UK and the Opening Ceremony of London 2012 will begin.

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

  • New figures reveal National Citizen Service on track to deliver £400 million in benefits to society by 2014

    For every £1 spent on National Citizen Service (NCS) up to £2 goes back to the communities and young people who took part, according to an independent report.

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

  • Olympic Flame handed over to London 2012

    HRH the Princess Royal heads delegation in Athens.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt calls for ‘transformation in disability sport’

    Sports bodies come together at first Disability Sport Summit.

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

  • Marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and International Development Minister Stephen O'Brien have spoken ahead of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • Positive steps in improving labour market

    The Minister for Employment today welcomed further signs of improvement to the labour market.

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

  • Extra funding for Armed Forces online mental health network

    Extra funding of £400,000 will be provided for the Big White Wall online mental wellbeing service which provides support for UK Service personnel, veterans and their families.

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

  • Wearmouth and Jarrow World Heritage bid withdrawn

    Decision follows ICOMOS evaluation report’s recommendations

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