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  • 2,000 people take part in London 2012 test event

    Two thousand people have taken part in the biggest exercise so far to test plans for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Veterans Minister visits Poppy Factory

    The Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Andrew Robathan, has visited a charity helping to get wounded, injured and sick veterans into work.

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

  • Prime Minister launches plans to generate long term economic growth from 2012 Olympic legacy

    Drive to generate at least £1 billion in Olympic business boost and attract four million extra visitors

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

  • Gambling Commission Operating Licence fee changes proposed

    New plans reduce overall fee burden on industry

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

  • West Salford volunteers make a real difference

    The Making a Difference Awards 2011.

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

  • Injured soldiers begin charity 'Ride of Britain'

    Two injured soldiers were among 40 cyclists who set off on a national cycling challenge this morning to ride from Edinburgh to London raising money for charity SSAFA Forces Help.

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

  • Access to elected office for disabled people: A response to the consultation - Welsh version.

    This is the Welsh version of the response to the Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Consultation. Date: Wed Sep 21 16:31:01 BST 2011…

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  • PM launches campaign to promote Britain

    A new drive to promote Britain as a place to visit and do business was launched by the Prime Minister David Cameron in New York today.

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

  • Magic Breakfast receives Big Society Award

    Children's Minister Tim Loughton today presented Magic Breakfast, a charity dedicated to ensuring every child starts the school day with the right breakfast, with a Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Prime Minister launches drive to promote Britain

    The GREAT campaign - a new drive to promote Britain abroad as a place to visit and do business - was launched by the Prime Minister today.

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

  • London 2012 mass participation sports legacy launched

    £135m lottery initiative meets Singapore promise to inspire a new generation to play sport.

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

  • Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation: annual general meeting

    Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Review of Dormant Betting Accounts published

    In depth review looks at unclaimed winnings

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

  • London 2012 Paralympic medals unveiled

    British Museum display for the Cultural Olympiad opens.

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

  • Appointment of new Non-Executive Director for Remploy Ltd

    John Osmond has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Remploy.

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

  • PM gives reaction to South Wales mine deaths

    Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed his sympathy to the miners' families.

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

  • Paralympic Torch Relay plans

    Four separate flames will come together at a special ceremony

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

  • Equality data to be reported by leading UK businesses

    Tesco, BT and law firm Eversheds are among the UK companies to sign up to the government’s new framework for voluntary equality reporting.

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

  • Paralympic sculpture presented to competition winner

    Culture Secretary presents bronze of Paralympic sprinter Libby Clegg in Trafalgar Square.

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

  • UK businesses sign-up to report equality data

    Announcement of leading UK companies Tesco, BT and Eversheds signed-up to the government’s new framework for voluntary equality reporting.

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