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  • Details of £90 million pay out to racing after Tote sale unveiled by Minister with responsibility for horseracing John Penrose

    Racing’s share of £180 million net proceeds from sale of the Horserace Totalisator Board (the Tote) to be distributed through new charity and grant scheme.

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

  • London 2012 Olympic legacy plans

    President Jacques Rogge has hailed London 2012 as a 'legacy blueprint' for future Olympic Games.

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

  • Transcript: Prime Minister's Olympic reception

    PM: "Welcome to London, it's going to be a great Games."

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

  • Troubled families: top 10 areas are on board as government is ready to go

    The 10 local authorities with the largest number of troubled families have agreed to sign up to the Government’s ambitious scheme to turn around…

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

  • Unpublished research reports: communities

    Written ministerial statement on communities research projects.

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

  • Equalities Minister promotes LGB&T rights across Europe

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone has today spoken about LGB&T rights at a Council of Europe conference.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone 'combating discrimination' speech

    Speech given by Lynne Featherstone on 27 March 2012, on combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation

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

  • AFC Wimbledon wins the Big Society Award

    PM: "AFC Wimbledon have shown just what can happen when people don't just sit on the sidelines, but choose to get involved."

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

  • £1 million fund to tackle binge and underage drinking

    A new £1 million fund to give local communities the tools they need to tackle binge and underage drinking is now open, Baroness Newlove announced…

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

  • New Chair of Arts Council England to be appointed

    Search begins for someone to take up role in 2013.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt to appoint new chair of Arts Council England

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is to launch a search for a new chair of Arts Council England

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

  • Civilian Gallantry List 2012

    The names of the individuals who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery have been published.

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

  • Sports Minister outlines sports legacy of London 2012 during opening of iconic Europa Centre

    London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the catalyst for a revolution in British sport at all levels over the next decade.

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

  • New logo launched to help tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport

    A new logo to kick homophobia and transphobia out of sport was unveiled by the Home Office today to mark one year since the launch of the Government’s Sports Charter.

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

  • Tackling homophobia and transphobia in sport: new logo launched

    A new logo to kick homophobia and transphobia out of sport was unveiled by the Home Office.

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

  • UN convention on the rights of people with disabilities

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 22 March 2012 by Damian Green and the House of Lords by Lord Henley…

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

  • Diamond Jubilee window unveiled

    Stained glass window presented as a gift from Parliament.

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

  • £2m Big Society Award launches Community Games across England

    Millions of people will be able to come together to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in their local communities.

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

  • 150 days until the Games begin

    150 ways the Olympics are helping people and places all around the UK.

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

  • Torchbearers and street route for Olympic Flame revealed

    Thousands of people will take turns to carry the Torch around the UK.

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