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  • Defence Secretary sees Olympic security plans taking shape

    Mr Hammond visited the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset where Olympic and Paralympic watersport events will take place…

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

  • Cabinet Office Minister visits Cambridgeshire to see Olympics boost to business

    Francis Maude, visited Cambridge today to see first-hand how the town is benefiting from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • First 2012 Cabinet meets at Olympic Park

    Ministers mark 200 days to the Games by visiting venues to be used this summer.

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

  • 200 Days to go – Wales benefiting from the Olympic Games

    Once in a lifetime opportunity already benefiting local businesses: Sporting legacy from London 2012 taking shape The Secretary of State…

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

  • Olympic Park Cabinet meeting

    Cabinet marks 200 days to go to the Games, with special meeting at London's Olympic Park.

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

  • Pickles to cut red tape that stops the public from flying flags

    Eric Pickles today announced proposals to make it easier for people to fly flags of their choice without facing costly restrictions and red …

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

  • Our World War 2 heritage further protected as John Penrose lists Block C at Bletchley Park where Enigma Code was cracked

    Building at Bletchley Park used to break the Enigma Code and which contributed to the allied victory in the Second World War listed Grade II

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

  • £55 million to help cultural organisations build endowments

    Michael Portillo to chair Endowment Fund panel.

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

  • 2012: A GREAT year for Britain

    The Government today revealed further details of its plans to maximise the economic potential of London 2012 and deliver long term growth.

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

  • New General Register Office number

    The phone number for people wishing to order and enquire about birth, death and marriage certificates has changed today.

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

  • Business leaders back Youth Contract

    Nick Clegg: "Every employer, from global corporations to small local firms, can get involved."

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

  • Business boosting measures announced

    Tackling compensation culture and freeing business from stranglehold of red tape are part of measures announced by David Cameron today.

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

  • Waitrose wins Big Society Award

    Community Matters Scheme has now donated £10 million to charity.

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

  • Arts Council England makes future funding decisions

    National Portfolio announcement made by Arms-Length Body.

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

  • Most English adults plan to follow London 2012

    Findings of annual DCMS survey of engagement with leisure, culture and sport published today

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

  • £200 million payment by results scheme to help troubled families

    The Government has today announced a new £200 million outreach service to help England’s most troubled families.

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

  • 2012 New Year message from David Cameron

    The Prime Minister looks ahead to 2012 in his New Year message.

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

  • The New Year's Honours List 2012

    The New Year’s Honours List is published today, recognising the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

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

  • Communities can celebrate London 2012 in style with street games

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today urged communities across the country to get 2012 off to a running start and make it their New…

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

  • £3.1 million from dormant bank accounts invested in Big Society projects

    £3.1 million from dormant bank accounts will be invested in new projects to support local communities.

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