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  • Same-sex marriage a step closer

    A consultation on how to lift the ban on same-sex couples marrying in a civil ceremony was launched by the government today.

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

  • Equal civil marriage consultation

    This written ministerial statement on the equal civil marriage consultation was laid on 15 March 2012.

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

  • National Convention on Youth Employment

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP

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

  • Street Angels, Christian Nightlife Initiative, is latest Big Society Award winner

    Successful community group has spent the last six-and-a-half years volunteering alongside the police and local services.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - 15 March Afternoon

    Same sex marriages, PIP implants and fuel poverty were among topics discussed at the 10 Downing Street press briefing.

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

  • Civic Honours competition results announced

    Three places given city status in honour of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

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

  • Holidays at Home are GREAT

    A campaign has been launched today encouraging people to choose ‘staycations’.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone speech on hate crime

    Lynne Featherstone gave a speech at the Association of Chief Police Officer's conference in Birmingham on Wednesday 14 March. This speech is checked against delivery.

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

  • Results of Diamond Jubilee Civic Honours Competition announced

    The government today announced the results of the Civic Honours competition in honour of Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

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

  • Cool2Care is the latest Big Society Award Winner

    Prime Minister: "this service is helping to match thousands of families with the much-valued help they need."

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

  • Business council will boost women's role in economy

    The Home Secretary has announced award-winning leader Ruby McGregor-Smith as Chair of the Women’s Business Council.

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

  • Social justice: transforming lives

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP

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

  • Big Society goes to the "heart of Scotland" in Perth

    The Scotland Office Minister David Mundell and Nick Hurd, the UK Government's Minister for Civil Society, will be in Perth for a Big Society National Roundtable event this week.

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

  • London 2012 anti-doping laboratory unveiled

    Olympics Minister tours the facility

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

  • Number 10 staff curate new art exhibition

    Get a glimpse behind the scenes of 10 Downing Street.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister announces £200,000 to Show Racism the Red Card

    The government is giving £200,000 to support anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card to run projects over the next year.

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

  • GREAT campaign kicks off in Rio de Janeiro

    2016 Olympic host city celebrates best of British

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Rio de Janeiro

    2016 Olympic host city celebrates best of British

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

  • Our art on display

    '12 from Number 10' at Whitechapel Gallery opens its doors to the public.

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

  • New head of Youth Sport Trust appointed

    Culture Secretary welcomes former UK Sport Chief Executive John Steele to new role

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