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  • World Book Day 2012

    Authors, illustrators, books and reading celebrated across the globe

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

  • Body Confidence on United Nations agenda

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone held a world-first United Nations event into the portrayal of women in the media on Wednesday 29 February.

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

  • Suffragan See of Bedford

    Queen approves nomination of the Venerable Richard William Bryant Atkinson, OBE, MA as Suffragan See of Bedford.

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

  • £10 million for English language support

    Communities Minister, Andrew Stunell today announced that the Department for Communities and Local Government will make available up to £10 …

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

  • Minister for Civil Society writes to Lord Hodgson about progress with Red Tape Task Force recommendations

    An update about some of the progress already made to implement the recommendations in the Task Force's report "Unshackling Good Neighbours".

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

  • Lennon and McCartney’s childhood homes listed

    Houses in Liverpool where The Beatles wrote their early songs including Please, Please Me are given special status

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

  • Review of music education

    All children should be given the chance to learn an instrument

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

  • Lynne Featherstone speech on body image

    Speech given by Lynne Featherstone on body image on 29th February 2012

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

  • Social investment

    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

  • Vision for cultural education will inspire all children and enrich lives

    The Henley Review of Cultural Education and the government's response.

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

  • First volunteering day marks the start of "A Year of Service"

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today joined faith leaders at a special volunteering event held by members of the National Spiritual Assembly…

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

  • The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games remain on time and within budget

    The overall funding package for the Games remains at £9.298 billion

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

  • Award puts Diamond Jubilee spotlight on volunteering

    Nominations open for special award.

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

  • Latest Olympic Quarterly Report published

    Anticipated final cost reduced by £211 million since 2010 Spending Review.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone speech on the empowerment of rural women

    Speech by Lynne Featherstone on the empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges, on 28th February 2012

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

  • Football League pledges support to Sports Charter

    Home Secretary Theresa May was at the League Cup final to see the Football League become the latest backer of a government drive to stamp out homophobia and transphobia in sport.

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

  • Queen’s Award puts Diamond Jubilee spotlight on national volunteering achievements

    A special Diamond Jubilee award will recognise the work of voluntary organisations throughout the UK.

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

  • Olympic Rings and Paralympic Agitos planning application submitted to City of Edinburgh Council

    Olympic Games organisers have today submitted a planning application for the temporary installation on the Mound in Edinburgh city centre.

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

  • UK City of Culture to continue in 2017

    A national competition for cities across the UK

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

  • Sugar cube Number 10 on display in Downing Street

    PM’s residence hosts latest display of contemporary craft and design.

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