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  • 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

  • Extract from a speech by Tourism Minister John Penrose at VisitEngland conference, Cambridge

    **Please check against delivery ** A little over a week ago we published a new strategy for tourism.   Policy, Blueprint, Action Plan - you…

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

  • Fight against homophobia and transphobia in sport

    Government launches action plan to tackle homophobia and transphobia

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

  • Suffragan See of Lynn

    The Very Reverend Cyril Jonathan Meyrick MA is nominated to the Suffragan See of Lynn.

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

  • Minister shows red card to homophobia and transphobia in sport

    Britain's biggest sports are backing a new government campaign to stamp out homophobia and transphobia.

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

  • Applications invited for new funding to run 2012 National Citizen Service pilots

    The government has opened the application process for organisations that want to help run the second set of National Citizen Pilots in 2012.

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

  • Huge fines for 2012 Games touts

    Ahead of tickets for the London Olympics going on sale next week, Theresa May has said that touts will face heavy penalties.

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

  • Sweet Project wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    The Sweet Project, a social enterprise that develops and trains student social workers while supporting families in deprived areas, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Positive for Youth Summit

    Tim Loughton: "Today's 'Positive for Youth Summit' is an opportunity to begin to build a new vision for young people."

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