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  • Culture Minister defers export of striking historical painting

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on the painting David and the Return of the Ark of the Covenant

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

  • 18th century British Ambassador's massive silver cistern under threat of permanent posting abroad

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a massive silver wine cistern commissioned by Thomas Wentworth.

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

  • University funding reforms will "promote social mobility"

    Higher education should be a right for all, not a privilege for the few, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said today in a podcast.

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

  • Baroness Hanham praises Kensington and Chelsea Social Councils' Big Society work

    Communities Minister Baroness Hanham recognises the important role the charity and voluntary sector play in motivating communities.

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

  • Pub at the heart of community puts its stamp on local services

    British Pub Week - focus on The Kings Arms, Cumbria

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

  • Mutuals Forum 2010

    Introduction Good afternoon. I’m very pleased to join you for your annual Forum. I think mutualisation is an idea whose time has truly …

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

  • Help for graduates to access arts jobs

    Talented arts graduates from less affluent backgrounds will be given an opportunity to kick start careers in the arts or creative industries

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

  • Help for graduates to access arts jobs

    Talented arts graduates from less affluent backgrounds to be given an opportunity to kick start a career in the arts or creative industries.

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

  • Voluntary sector at the heart of public service reform

    Ministers pledge swift action to open up opportunities for the voluntary sector to help deliver public services as part of the Big Society.

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

  • JMW Turner’s final masterpiece of the Eternal City, Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino, under threat of permanent export

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant Turner masterpiece

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

  • Government forced to step in to determine levy scheme

    The government will be responsible for determining the 50th Horserace Betting Levy

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

  • JMW Turner’s final masterpiece of the Eternal City, Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino, under threat of permanent export

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant Turner masterpiece.

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

  • Government forced to step in to determine levy scheme

    The government will be responsible for determining the 50th Horserace Betting Levy after the parties involved failed to reach agreement.

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

  • Communities Minister hears the concerns of the British Chinese community

    Andrew Stunell holds a roundtable meeting for members of the Chinese community, providing an opportunity to explore their concerns.

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

  • Government hosts Olympic Sponsors’ Summit

    Speaking at the Department for Business representatives from Lloyds TSB, Deloitte and BT raised the challenges and opportunities the Games present…

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

  • Changes to slot machine stakes

    John Penrose announces consultation to aid struggling amusement arcades and bingo halls.

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

  • Dorset flag to fly at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Dorset 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

  • New leader of the Office for Civil Society

    Gareth Davies, the Director of Strategy Unit, has been appointed as the new Head of the Office for Civil Society.

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

  • Journey through the afterlife

    Ancient Egyptian exhibition at the British Museum.

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

  • Royal Mail recognises sacrifice of Armed Forces with new stamps

    Royal Mail has issued a special commemorative sheet of stamps today to recognise the sacrifice and contribution made by all those who have served in the Armed Forces.

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