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  • 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

  • Consultation launched into advertising and trading in open spaces at London 2012 Olympic Paralympic Games events

    Plans for temporary restrictions to advertising and trading in open spaces directly around the competition venues during the Olympic Games

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

  • Northamptonshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Northamptonshire 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

  • Tourism strategy published

    Plan includes proposals on bank holidays, visas and tourism sector training. An action plan to help the British tourism industry achieve …

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

  • Consultation launched into advertising and trading in open spaces during London 2012

    Advertisers and traders asked for their views on temporary measures.

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

  • Publication of consultation – Strengthening Women’s Voices in Government

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 7 March 2011 by Lynne Featherstone, and in the House of Lords by Baroness…

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

  • Andrew Stunell meets key representatives from the Bangladeshi community

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell recognises the important contribution that Bangladeshi people have made in British society.

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

  • First giant Olympic Rings unveiled in London

    St Pancras station hosts landmark ceremony.

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

  • Body confidence campaign

    This speech was given by Lynne Feathersone at the Endangered Species International Summit at Royal Festival Hall in central London on 4 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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

  • Government strategy to take tourism to a ‘whole new level’

    The Government has today published its tourism strategy for the UK. The strategy looks to maximise economic opportunities presented by forthcoming events, from the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee to the Olympics and Common…

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

  • Sir Howard Newby re-appointed to the National Museum for Science and Industry

    The Prime Minister has re-appointed Sir Howard Newby as a Trustee of the National Museum of Science and Industry. His term of appointment runs from 13 January 2011 to 12 January 2015.

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

  • Lady Catherine Chisholm re-appointed to the National Museum for Science and Industry

    The Prime Minister has re-appointed Lady Catherine Chisholm as a Trustee 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

  • Wolf Review proposes major reform of vocational education

    The Department has published Prof Alison Wolf's review of vocational education calling for a fresh approach to a range of qualifications.

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