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  • Response to the public consultation ‘Strengthening Women’s Voices in Government’

    The consultation sought views on how government engages with and listens to women. Date: Fri Nov 04 10:00:00 GMT 2011 Full Document Response…

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  • A message for Eid al-Adha

    The Prime Minister sends his best wishes to British Muslim communities for Eid al-Adha.

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

  • Parish power can save struggling village shops and pubs

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps today issued a new rallying cry to parish councils, to safeguard struggling village shops and pubs for…

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant recognised in law for first time

    The new Armed Forces Act 2011 creates the requirement for an annual Armed Forces Covenant report to Parliament each year. This will set out…

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

  • Letter from Tim Loughton to the Daily Mail

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton has written to the Daily Mail responding to two articles this week stating that rules are in place about inter-racial adoption.

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

  • Local Coventry community benefits from inspirational 'boot camp' project

    Baroness Newlove visits a memorial garden in Coventry designed by young people.

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

  • Independent riot motivation findings published

    The Cabinet Office today published independent research which examines the motivations of young people involved in the August riots.

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

  • Culture Secretary welcomes Legacy10 campaign

    A new campaign to encourage more people to give money to charity was warmly welcomed today by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt

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

  • Civil partnerships (religious premises): consultation response - WMS

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 2 November 2011 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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

  • Sports Grounds Safety Authority is launched

    Body builds on success of Football Licensing Authority with increased powers to benefit more sports

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

  • Arts Council publishes funding plans

    Arts Council England (ACE) has set out details of how it will invest £440 million of strategic funding between 2012 and 2015.

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

  • Sports Grounds Safety Authority launches

    New body builds on Football Licensing Authority’s success with increased powers to benefit more sports.

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

  • Blacon Community Trust is the latest Big Society Award winner

    Blacon Community Trust, a social enterprise in Chester, wins the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Government re-introduces the British Empire Medal

    Local volunteers who make a real difference to their communities could be honoured, as the British Empire Medal is to be re-introduced.

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

  • The Big Society in Scotland

    David Mundell, Scotland's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, talks about The Big Society in Scotland and if it can work.

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

  • Find out how to make a difference at the European Year of Volunteering 2011 free event in London

    The European Year of Volunteering 2011 Tour comes to the UK today with a week long event to inspire volunteers in London.

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

  • Olympic Hockey Centre pitch unveiled

    Sports and Olympics Minister, Hugh Robertson helped to unveil the Olympic Hockey Centre.

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

  • Olympic flats pass 2,012 milestone

    Culture Secretary hails building progress in the Olympic Village

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

  • UK Government announces dedicated media service for 2012 Games

    Today sees the UK government launch a set of dedicated web pages designed to give the world’s media a single point of access for all government

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

  • Hunt hails 'world class' Olympic build as UK business gears up for 2012

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the Olympic Park will stand as "the best possible advertisement for UK plc" in 2012.

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