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  • February Structural Reform Plan progress reports published

    The Government has published February progress updates for each department's Structural Reform Plans.

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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

  • Suffragan See of Brixworth

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon John Edward Holbrook, MA, Rector of Wimborne Minster, Priest-in-Charge of Witchampton, Stanbridge and Long Crichel and Priest-in-Charge of Horton, Chalbury, Hinton …

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 4 March 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on Libya.

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

  • DFID Research: A farmer-friendly approach to preventing avian flu in Viet Nam

    Improved hygiene in poultry production can reduce the spread of avian flu and improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers

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  • 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

  • New guidance from Court of Appeal following a reference by the Solicitor General

    Examination of sentences given to 3 men who sexually attacked women during burglaries leads to sentencing guidance for future cases.

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

  • Airport economic regulation

    Economic regulation framework legislation released.

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

  • Highways Agency co-operative systems industry day

    Explains that government's priority is to help rather than hinder the growth and development of new industry.

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

  • Calls for council to support the People's Supermarket

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill has today written to Camden Council’s leader urging him to reconsider the decision to not grant the People…

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

  • Capitalisation guidance published to help councils deliver early savings

    To help councils deliver efficiency savings early through organisational restructuring, the Government is providing £300 million of flexibility…

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

  • Government approves preferred bidder for Olympic stadium legacy

    West Ham United announced as the preferred bidder for the Olympic stadium.

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

  • Extra funding to help people with disabilities stay in their home

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has confirmed that despite the tough financial climate, £180m is being given to councils to help them fund home…

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

  • Disabled Facilities Grant announcement 2011 to 2012

    Today the Department for Communities and Local Government is announcing the local authority allocations for the Disabled Facilities Grant …

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

  • Olympic park legacy

    My colleague the Minister for Sport and the Olympics and I have today given our approval to the recommendation of the Olympic Park Legacy …

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

  • Mansion House Trade and Industry speech 2011

    Vince Cable outlines 3 key items in the government's growth strategy: free trade, deregulation and removing the barriers to investment.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets new French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called on his new French counterpart, Alain Juppé, in Paris on 3 March.

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

  • Brussels Consular section closed 4 March

    Due to a general strike by public sector unions in Belgium, the British Consulate-General in Brussels will be closed on 4 March. British nationals requiring emergency assistance can contact Consular staff on + 32 (0)2 287 62…

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