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  • Government launches Big Society programme

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have launched their civil society programme at an event in Downing Street with community activists and leaders from around the country. External site: [Big Society policy progr…

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

  • National Maritime Museum appointments

    Appointment of Eleanor Boddington and Professor Geoffrey Crossick as Trustees of the National Maritime Museum.

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

  • Gareth Thomas appointed as a Tate Trustee

    Gareth Thomas was appointed as a Tate Trustee.

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

  • Cameron and Clegg launch the Big Society

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announce their plans for a new era of people power.

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

  • World Cup bid still on track

    Sport and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson believes Lord Triesman’s resignation will not derail bid

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

  • David Beckham delivers bid book

    David Beckham has delivered the bid book which we hope will help persuade Fifa to hold the 2018 World Cup in England.

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

  • Home Secretary backs equality

    Theresa May commits to fair treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people on international day of support.

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

  • PM pays tribute to England cricket team

    Prime Minister David Cameron has led tributes to the England cricket team as they win the ICC World Twenty 20.

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

  • New Culture Secretary appointed

    Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt MP appointed Culture Secretary

    Jeremy Hunt MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. Mr Hunt was elected as MP for South West Surrey…

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

  • Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) conferred

    The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire be conferred upon Miss Kathryn Mary Thirlwall QC on her appointment as a Justice of the High Court.

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    First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government

  • The Sustainable Communities (Amendment) Bill has received Royal Assent

    The Sustainable Communities (Amendment) Bill has received Royal Assent. Under existing legislation, people are able to propose changes to Government…

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    First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government