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  • Tackling hunger in Karamoja

    How UK aid is helping Uganda's poorest people to grow their own food and move away from emergency handouts

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  • Minister urges employers to help break the disability glass ceiling

    Over seven million disabled people in the UK are being prevented from getting jobs or reaching their full potential.

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

  • Three years for sham marriage 'fixer'

    Abiola Abdulkareem was arrested as the wedding of Idowu James Ojomu from Nigeria and French national Maria Deroff got underway.

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

  • New Director of Independent Living and the Office for Disability Issues appointed

    Jeremy Moore has been appointed as the new Director of Independent Living and the Office for Disability Issues.

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

  • Strengthening the UK-Colombia relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin at Carlton Gardens on 13 July.

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

  • Government publishes consultation response on the future of child maintenance

    Today the Government is responding to the consultation on the future of child maintenance.

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

  • Access Explorers: keynote address

    Speech by Maria Miller MP.

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

  • Revival of competitive sport in school underway as part of London 2012 sports legacy

    Secretary of State unveils plans to level the playing field for young disabled people.

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

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2011

    The 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours List is published today recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the UK.

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

  • Getting in, staying in and getting on – RADAR Chief Executive publishes review of employment support for disabled people

    Support for employment services for disabled people should be focused on the individual and not the institution.

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

  • For fathers

    Speech by Maria Miller MP, Minister for Disabled People.

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

  • Nicolas Poussin's remarkable painting, Ordination, under export threat

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant painting by Poussin.

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

  • Radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working proposed

    Current regulations are too rigid, reflect outdated notions of parenting and family responsibilities and restrict employers. Ministers want …

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

  • Michael Gove welcomes independent schools' contribution to academies

    Speaking at the Wellington Academy, Michael Gove outlined the ways in which independent schools are helping to support academies.

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

  • Government announces £3m extra for disabled people’s organisations

    The Government announces an extra £3m for disabled people’s grassroots organisations to better deliver services disabled people really need.

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

  • London 2012: an inclusive legacy

    Games will transform perception of disabled people, according to report published today

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

  • Avoid pre wedding hells - don't forget your travel insurance

    New research reveals that over one million Britons are planning to travel abroad for stag and hen parties this year, but they risk coming home out of pocket if things go wrong.

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

  • Maria Miller's speech to Capita conference

    Maria Miller MP, the Minister for Disabled People, speaks to the Capita conference on Monday 28 March 2011.

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

  • Disability Living Allowance to be replaced with new benefit

    Disabled people will be able to rely on a non means tested cash benefit as Living Allowance is replaced by Personal Independence Payment.

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

  • Appointment of Chair to Equality 2025

    Maria Miller Minister for Disabled People, has announced the appointment of Dr Rachel Perkins as the new Chair to Equality 2025.

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