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  • Olympic business summits

    Prime Minister announces programme of business events expected to generate more than £1bn in trade and investment for the UK.

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

  • Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes British Sikhs a happy Vaisakhi

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes Happy Vaisakhi to all British Sikh communities celebrating the start of the New Year. Andrew Stunell…

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Tokyo

    On 10 April, Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt, Olympic wrestling gold medallist Saori Yoshida and actors Masachika Ichimura and Anne Suzuki launched the GREAT campaign at the iconic Shibuya crossing in Japan's capital.

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

  • Students from under-represented backgrounds continue to benefit from Whitehall internships

    Whitehall’s Internship Programme for students from under-represented backgrounds today enters its second year.

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

  • Japan and China get a taste of GREAT Britain

    Campaign to showcase the best of the UK reaches south east Asia.

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

  • Internship scheme for arts graduates celebrates success

    Recipients get new roles as pilot phase draws to a close.

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

  • Launch of nationwide community music day

    Eric Pickles has called on local bands to take part in ‘Bandstand Marathon - Communities in Tune’, a nationwide music day which aims to encourage…

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

  • Parish power to pray reinstated in time for Easter

    As Easter weekend approaches Parish Councils across England, including Bideford Town Council, have been handed a new power to continue to hold…

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of rediscovered Britten manuscript

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on Britten’s complete draft score of The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.

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

  • Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes Christians a happy Easter: 2012

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell reflects on new beginnings and the spirit of helping others as he wishes Christians across the nation a …

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

  • Tackling inequalities for Gypsy and Traveller communities

    Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities were unveiled by Communities…

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

  • Launch of Big Society Capital – the world’s first ever social investment market builder

    Big Society Capital - a groundbreaking £600 million institution - will be launched by the Prime Minister today.

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

  • Wales Minister welcomes launch of Big Society Capital

    Wales Office Minister David Jones has today, 4 April 2012, welcomed the launch of Big Society Capital. The UK Government has set up a new financial…

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

  • Prime Minister's Passover message

    "My very best wishes to Jewish communities in Britain and across the world as the festival of Passover begins."

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

  • Nesta becomes an independent charity

    The new charity, to be known as Nesta, will continue to support innovation through a combination of practical programmes, investing in start…

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

  • The Olympics buzz arrives on Horse Guards

    As London 2012 draws ever closer, the Household Cavalry museum has joined in the spirit of the Games with the official opening of a new Olympic exhibition.

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

  • Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt's Olympic tour comes to Surrey

    Businesses are urged to make the most of 2012 as VisitEngland campaign gathers pace

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

  • Andrew Flintoff and Denise Lewis back the 'Sport is GREAT' campaign

    Olympic gold medallist and Ashes hero to promote Britain’s passion for sport to the world.

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

  • Sainsbury's provides £10 million investment for School Games

    Department of Health strengthens investment with additional £14m.

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

  • Culture Secretary's Olympic tour arrives in Norwich

    Businesses are urged to make the most of 2012.

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