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  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon For 8 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: The economy , Strikes , the European Commission of Human Rights, Mousa Inquiry.

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

  • £10 million to back Big Society innovators

    A new £10 million fund to find and back innovative new ideas for increasing volunteering and charitable giving was opened today.

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

  • 1948 Olympic track brought up to date

    Sports Minister Hugh Robertson reopens renovated Herne Hill Velodrome.

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

  • £20 million Social Action Fund opens

    A Social Action Fund will offer grants to projects across England that promote volunteering.

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

  • Diocese of Winchester

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Timothy John Dakin for election as Bishop of Winchester.

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

  • Fair and free - every child must be able to do better

    New measures to ensure that access to high quality education is fair for all were announced today by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

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

  • Voting opens in final of The National Lottery Awards 2011

    Members of the public urged to back their favourites.

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

  • Riot communities and victims panel announced

    Membership of the Communities and Victims Panel responsible for talking to communities affected by the riots in August is announced.

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

  • Tenants to be trained to take control of their neighbourhoods post-riots

    In a move designed to strengthen tenants’ say in the running of their local communities after the shocking scenes of rioting earlier this month…

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

  • Baroness Warsi's message for Eid ul Fitr

    Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has extended her warmest wishes to Muslims in the UK and around the world on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Cornwall

    Appointment of Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE DL as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Cornwall.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 30 August 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Social Policy Review, Crossrail, Libya, Scotland and housing.

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

  • Bowling greens to be given special protections under new planning rules

    Bowling enthusiasts will be able to use new powers to safeguard treasured bowling greens from the threat of development or closure, Secretary…

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

  • Andrew Stunell wishes Muslims a joyous and blessed Eid

    As Eid ul-Fitr celebrations begin marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Communities minister Andrew Stunell wishes Muslims a happy and…

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

  • Big Society innovation aims to get families out of deprivation

    A major trial of Social Impact Bonds, an innovative new way to fund intensive help for families was announced by Nick Hurd.

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

  • Consultation on Care To Learn launched

    The Department for Education launches a consultation on changes to how Care to Learn will continue to support teenage parents in education and unpaid training in England.

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

  • Helping to meet a growing demand: new guide to help community orchards blossom

    A new, simple ‘how to’ guide for communities wanting to start up, share or save their own community orchards that could help reverse the national…

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

  • Trustees to the Board of the National Museum of Science and Industry

    Professor Dame Athene Donald, Andreas Goss, Lord Grade and Professor Ludmilla Jordanova have been appointed as trustees to the Board of the National Museum of Science and Industry.

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

  • Consultation on proposed new Big Lottery Fund policy directions

    The government has today opened a 12-week consultation on proposed new policy directions for the Big Lottery Fund.

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

  • Support package for local firms and families to help rebuild their communities

    This letter was sent by the Secretary of State to leaders of local authorities and fire authorites who were affected by the riots.

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