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  • Gambling Commission Chairman appointed

    Ofcom Deputy Chairman to take up the post next month.

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

  • Eleven potential World Heritage sites make up UK shortlist

    From the very north of Scotland to the Garden of England, outstanding sites form new tentative list for nomination for World Heritage status

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

  • May: reforms for equality and human rights commission

    Radical reforms to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will make it a stronger, more focussed and more efficient organisation, Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Theresa May said today.

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

  • Reform of the equality and human rights commission

    Theresa May's statement on reform of the equality and human rights commission 22 March 2011

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

  • National Heritage Memorial Fund Trustee for Scotland

    The Prime Minister has appointed Seona Reid CBE as Trustee for Scotland, and a Deputy Chair, of The National Heritage Memorial Fund for three years, commencing 1 April 2011.

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Stepney

    The Very Reverend Adrian Newman, BSc, MPhil, Dean of Rochester in the Diocese of Rochester is nominated to the Suffragan See of Stepney in the Diocese of London.

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

  • Nottinghamshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Nottinghamshire 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

  • Eleven sites make UK shortlist to bid for UNESCO World Heritage status

    A total of 11 sites across the UK and its overseas territories will form the new UK list for potential nomination for world heritage status.

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

  • Major reforms to Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Consultation launches to make the organisation a stronger, focused and more efficient, Theresa May said today.

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

  • Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible

    Ed Vaizey’s contribution to YouTube Bible

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

  • Bevendean Local Action Team Wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    Bevendean Local Action Team, who work to reduce anti-social behaviour and fear of crime in their local area, are the latest winners of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.

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

  • London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Bill introduced into Parliament

    A bill making a number of technical changes to the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 has been introduced into Parliament.

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

  • Minister praises UK music success

    140 UK acts performing at the world’s largest music showcase as Brits top the US album chart.

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

  • 500 days to go until London 2012 Games

    Tickets to the Olympic Games are now on sale and Foreign Office staff around the world are marking this key milestone in the run-up to London 2012.

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

  • Correction: Big Society and women's organisations - WMS

    This written ministerial statement, dated 15 March 2011, is a correction to an oral answer on the Big Society and women’s organisations.

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

  • Charity Commission - changes to the board

    Nick Hurd has today announced the re-appointment of John Wood as a legally qualified board member of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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

  • Northumberland flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Northumberland 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

  • British Tourism Week

    Take part in a host of events up and down the country

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

  • Heritage Minister John Penrose lists former Strand Union Workhouse

    The 18th century former Strand Union Workhouse in London has been listed Grade II by the Minister for Heritage and Tourism, John Penrose.

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

  • Workhouse with connection to Dickens is listed

    Heritage Minister gives 18th century building in London which may have inspired setting for opening of Dickens' Oliver Twist Grade II status.

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