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  • Press briefing: morning 16 July 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on G4S Olympics security, the mid-term review and oil prices.

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

  • PM and Deputy PM in Birmingham

    PM: "We are creating a fast, modern, reliable railway with more capacity and cleaner electric trains."

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

  • Access and achievement expert panel

    Ofsted announced details of the expert panel that will look into access and achievement issues to inform a major report.

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  • Investing in rail, investing in jobs and growth

    £9 billion of railway upgrades across England and Wales.

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

  • Definition of environmental tax published

    The government has today published its definition of environmental taxes.

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

  • Hodgson Review calls for a 'new settlement' for charities

    Charities should be given more control and freedom over how they are run, according to a report by Lord Hodgson on the Charities Act 2006.

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

  • PCC oath of impartiality

    Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be required to swear an oath of impartiality.

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

  • Rail investment: High Level Output Specification announcement 15 July 2012

    High Level Output Specification vision released.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

    DVLA to modernise services saving £26 million a year.

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

  • Olympics airspace restrictions begin

    Extra airspace restrictions around London and the South East, designed to ensure a safe and secure London 2012 Olympic Games, started at midnight on Saturday 14 July.

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

  • August 2011 riots

    Statement by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on the response to the August 2011 riots

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

  • Unpublished research reports: building, planning and the environment

    Statement by Andrew Stunell on publication plans for unpublished research reports

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

  • Bob Neill visits Weymouth and Portland as Olympic flame visits Dorset

    Fire and Olympic Legacy Minister Bob Neill, was in Weymouth and Portland on 12 July to meet local partners and community leaders to thank them…

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

  • Minister warns tenancy cheats ahead of the Games

    New Law to criminalise cheats that cost country billions With just two weeks to go before the start of the Olympics, Housing Minister Grant…

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

  • Minister for Counter Proliferation comments on arms export report

    Speaking about the Parliamentary Committee on Arms Export Controls Annual report, which will be published on 13 July, FCO Minister for Counter Proliferation, Alistair Burt, said:

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

  • UK Parliament debates the Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister for Counter Proliferation, Alistair Burt took part in a debate on the Arms Trade Treaty in the House of Commons on Thursday afternoon.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns 'shocking and appalling' new Syrian massacre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the time has come for "decisive diplomatic action to bring about a peaceful end to the violence".

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

  • 099/2012 - Defence assets in place as Olympic air security operations get under way

    Armed Forces equipment which will support the security effort for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been deployed during the course of this week – with the operation continuing into the weekend.

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

  • HMS Ocean opens to public ahead of Olympics duties

    The helicopter carrier HMS Ocean will berth at Greenwich this evening for her Olympics duties, and will be open to the public on Sunday, 15 July - a unique opportunity to tour the largest ship in the Royal Navy Fleet.

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