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  • New book presents history of Government Art Collection

    Publication coincides with the first public exhibition of works from the collection

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

  • UN women speech

    This speech was given by equalities minister Lynne Featherstone on 6 July 2011. This version of the speech is as spoken.

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

  • DWP Annual Forum

    Speech by Lord David Freud.

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

  • Promoting social justice: employment and welfare

    Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.

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

  • Olympic and paralympic exercise programme readiness test

    Announcement of the test of government, police and other key agencies’ readiness 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

  • Entry level employment

    Speech by Lord David Freud.

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

  • Somerset flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Somerset has been hoisted outside the department's offices.

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

  • Over 750 young athletes from across the capital compete in a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports

    Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson join schools taking part in the London School Games, part of the 2012 sports legacy.

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

  • The Endowment Century

    Today is a slightly daunting anniversary for me. In my first speech as Culture Secretary last year, I quoted Grayson Perry speaking about the…

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

  • Celebrating American Independence Day

    The national flag of the United States of America is flying alongside the Union Flag at the offices of the Department for Communities and Local…

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

  • PM’s message of support for London Pride

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written a message of support for London Pride which takes place on Saturday 2 July 2011.

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

  • Armed Forces Community Covenant signed in Catterick

    An Armed Forces Community Covenant, a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces community, was signed at Catterick Garrison yesterday.

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

  • Competitive sport in schools revived as part of London 2012 sports legacy

    More than 750 budding young athletes from London competed in their first School Games Festival today. 

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

  • Cheryl Gillan welcomes new National Museum of Art

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed the opening of Wales’ first National Museum of Art, which will be housed at the National…

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

  • Appointment of Lords Justices of Appeal

    The Queen has been pleased to approve five appointment of Lords Justices of Appeal.

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

  • Access Explorers: keynote address

    Speech by Maria Miller MP.

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

  • 2010 National Survey of Charities and Social Enterprises

    The results of the 2010 National Survey of Charities and Social Enterprises (NSCSE) are released today.

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

  • Government seeks views on scheme to encourage gifts of pre-eminent objects and works of art to the nation

    Government publishes proposals for consultation on a scheme to encourage people to donate pre-eminent objects or works of art to the nation.

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

  • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal announced

    The design of the medal to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has been unveiled by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • Diamond Jubilee medal announced

    Police will be eligible to receive award marking the Queen's sixtieth anniversary on throne.

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