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  • Ministerial Written Statement on the Horserace Totalisator Board

    Wednesday 15 September 2010 **The Minister for Tourism and Heritage (John Penrose): ** The Government announced in the Budget on 22 June that…

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

  • Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend unveiled

    Everything you need to know about the national celebration in 2012. A celebratory long weekend of parties and pageantry will mark The Queen…

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

  • Science fiction explored

    Out of this world British Library exhibition. See how science fiction has influenced scientific discovery through a new exhibition at the…

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

  • Diocese of Durham

    Approval of the nomination of the Very Reverend Justin Portal Welby, MA, Hon FCT, Dean of Liverpool, for election as Bishop of Durham.

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

  • Positive reaction to new powers brings more communities eager to bring growth, jobs and homes to their neighbourhood

    Dozens more communities eager to test radical new rights that will give local people much greater ability to bring growth and shape development…

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

  • London 2012 public transport on track

    Train test ride marked completion of the main gateway station at Stratford.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report 745: employment and support allowance: findings from a follow-up survey of customers

    Report of survey research into a sample of customers who made a claim for Employment and Support Allowance.

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

  • Suffolk flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Suffolk has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Royal wedding sparks street party fever for the Big Lunch

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today revealed new figures showing that the Royal Wedding has sparked ‘street party fever’ with a 280…

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

  • Spending Review 2010

    Sporting and cultural core protected for the long term despite DCMS budget cut by 25%.

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

  • Arts fundraising seminars from the 'turnaround king'

    Michael Kaiser shares his expertise with arts organisations across England.

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

  • Lottery raises £600m for London 2012

    The National Lottery has achieved more than 80 per cent of its target for funding the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Government announces £2.1 million funding to Auschwitz-Birkenau foundation

    Today Foreign Secretary William Hague and Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced a £2.1 million Government contribution to the preservation…

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

  • Lord Wei stands down

    Lord Wei has announced he will stand down as the government's adviser on Big Society.

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

  • Big increase in archaeological finds by the public

    British Museum announces figures as antiquities and treasure report is launched.

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

  • For fathers

    Speech by Maria Miller MP, Minister for Disabled People.

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

  • John Penrose praises National Heritage List for England

    Heritage Minister speaks at launch of national listed buildings database and 4-year plan.

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

  • CBI: employee health and absence breakfast

    Speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Organisations to give arts graduates a foot in the door

    Four more arts and cultural organisations have joined the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries scheme.

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

  • Giving White Paper – making it easier to take part in a bigger, stronger society

    The government has unveiled new Big Society plans to make it easier and more attractive to give time and money to good causes.

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