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Updated Between 1 January 2012
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  • Government unveils generous HS2 compensation package

    Residents affected by phase one of HS2 from London to the West Midlands will be offered compensation measures beyond statutory requirements.

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

  • High Speed Two: assistance and compensation for home owners and occupiers on the London to West Midlands route

    HS2 proposed compensation and support package released for public consultation.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 29 October 2012

    Proposals for slot allocation, Maritime Labour Convention enforcement and port state control to be discussed at Transport Council meeting.

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

  • Town hall transparency to expose car parking charges

    Government action to enshrine Town Hall transparency as an everyday activity will now also open up punitive parking charges to public scrutiny.

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

  • More Green Flag Awards for great local parks

    The Green Flag Awards - an annual ‘MOT’ inspection for parks on aspects like safety and cleanliness - are to continue as Communities Minister…

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

  • Royal approval for Military Provost Staff

    A Royal visitor has praised 'the hard and challenging work' of Military Provost Staff (MPS) soldiers who run the British Army's custodial facilities in the UK and on overseas operations.

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

  • Mention in Despatches for decorated sergeant who ran through a wall of bullets to save stranded soldiers

    An Army sergeant who risked his own life to save two soldiers stranded in an enemy attack has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Gurkhas deploy for first time on Exercise Southern Cross

    A group of 40 officers and soldiers from British Forces Brunei (BFB) recently deployed on the multinational exercise Southern Cross.

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

  • Hero dog Theo receives animals' Victoria Cross

    Military working dog Theo has been awarded a posthumous Dickin Medal for saving countless soldiers' lives in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Pristina

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Kosovo Prime Minister Thaci Pristina to discuss Kosovo's progress towards EU membership.

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

  • Stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans matters to the UK

    Following his visit to the Western Balkans the Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the UK's continued commitment to EU enlargement to all countries of the Western Balkans.

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

  • New Ambassador to Madagascar appointed

    Mr Timothy Smart has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar. Mr Smart will take up his appointment this month.

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

  • Vince Cable statement on Ford announcement

    Vince Cable responds to today's news from Ford on Southampton and Dagenham.

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

  • Government announces new commissioner to the Low Pay Commission

    Kay replaces Frances O’Grady, who stepped down on 15 October following her election as the next TUC General Secretary. The appointment is…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Announcing the offer of awards in the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing round

    John Hayes, Minister for Energy 25 October 2012 After thorough consideration of the applications made in the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on today's Environment Council

    Lord de Mauley, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Resource Management, the Local Environment and Environmental Science, and I will represent…

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

  • Permanent Secretary to leave DECC in Autumn

    With effect from Thursday 1st November, Phil Wynn Owen will be the acting Permanent Secretary and Accounting Officer for DECC. Moira’s successor…

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

  • New appointments made to Ofgem board

    Energy Secretary Edward Davey today announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority…

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

  • Baroness Verma speech on sustainability on a budget

    Thank you very much to Wolseley and The Plumb Centre for hosting such a fantastic event. It is a privilege to be addressing you this afternoon. The question we all need to ask ourselves is ...

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on today's Environment Council

    Lord de Mauley, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Resource Management, the Local Environment and Environmental Science, and I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Luxembourg on 25 Octob...

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