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  • DSA reminds motorcycle test candidates to wear suitable clothing

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is reminding learner motorcyclists to wear suitable clothing when they take their motorcycle tests.

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  • Juror and defendant sentenced for contempt of court over Facebook

    Two women jailed for Facebook discussions which caused a trial to collapse

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

  • Fire Kills campaign appoints fire safety champion for landlords

    Councillor Mark Healey, Chair of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, has joined the Fire Kills campaign as a champion for fire safety…

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

  • New 'Inspiring Communities' guide launched to help people get involved in community activities

    Inspiring communities, changing behaviour.

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

  • New powers will put faith groups at the centre of their communities

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today urged faith groups to make use of new powers in the Government’s Localism Bill to end their reliance…

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

  • Sussex flag flies above Whitehall to mark Sussex Day

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex has been hoisted above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day on 16 June.

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

  • The A, B, C of 'can do' councils protecting services

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has praised three ‘can do’ councils who are acting to protect frontline services and local council tax…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Governor to Turks and Caicos Islands

    Mr D R (Ric) Todd has been appointed Her Majesty's Governor to Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Government publishes financial regulation White Paper and draft Bill

    The Government has today published its financial regulation White Paper and draft Bill.

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

  • Statement from Francis Maude on PCS ballot

    Statement from Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, on the result of the PCS ballot.

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

  • Improving frontline rubbish and recycling services for family homes

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Thank you for inviting me to speak at this useful and timely Conference…

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

  • Localism and the public services revolution

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. There’s nothing milk and honey about localism. There’s nothing easy about it - there’s no guidance…

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

  • iCeGS Annual Lecture

    Good afternoon everyone. Parliamentary business has to take precedence in a democracy and so sadly I am unable to join you today. But I do…

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

  • Vision for Further Education

    Introduction Good morning everyone. I am going to speak today about the future of FE and I wanted the first people with whom I shared my …

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

  • Strike in Greece on 15 June

    Many transport services will be affected on Wednesday 15 June due to a general strike. Air traffic controllers will not be on strike.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister responds to Channel 4 documentary – ‘Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields'

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: “I was shocked by the horrific scenes I saw in the documentary that was broadcast on 14 June."

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

  • Jeremy Browne meets British residents in Spain

    Consular Minister urges British residents to get the most out of living in Spain

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

  • Challenge and opportunity' in the EU's southern neighbourhood

    Minister for Europe David Lidington discussed the EU’s Neighbourhood Policy today at an event hosted by the Centre for European Reform

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes the arrest of Bernard Munyagishari

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has released a statement following the transfer of Bernard Munyagishari to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha.

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

  • Gunners swap sands of Afghanistan for the Atlantic Ocean

    Soldiers from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 PARA RHA) are swapping the dusty heat of landlocked Afghanistan for the cold waters of the Atlantic.

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