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  • London 2012 brings a boom to women’s sports participation

    One million more women are taking part in sport since the London 2012 Olympic bid was won in 2005.

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

  • How digital technology can boost philanthropy in the cultural sector

    Maria Miller welcomes Democratising Philanthropy report.

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

  • Preferred bidder for the Fire Service College confirmed

    Fire minister Brandon Lewis has announced Capita as the preferred bidder for the purchase of the Fire Service College.

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

  • Secretary of State highlights UK Government's commitment to Scotland's coastal communities

    The Coastal Community Fund underlines the UK Government's commitment to supporting coastal towns across the country, the Secretary of State for Scotland has said.

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

  • First Government-funded rural broadband project goes live

    North Yorkshire first area to benefit from BDUK support

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

  • Last chance to save historic artefacts

    Culture Minister defers export of a George II medal cabinet, a Chinese porcelain casket and a 16th century table top.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Airbus AirAsia aircraft order

    David Jones joined the Prime Minister David Cameron in Broughton, North Wales to welcome a new order for 100 more aircraft.

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

  • Primary schools’ test results released

    News on a bid to improve standards in primary schools.

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

  • Jobs protected in Airbus deal

    An order for 100 new Airbus aircraft will safeguard 9000 jobs across the UK.

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

  • Gunner Lee Thornton dies of wounds sustained in Iraq

    It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Gunner Lee Darren Thornton, Royal Artillery.

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  • North Korean Ambassador summoned to Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    The North Korean Ambassador was summoned by the PUS at the FCO following news of the launch of a satellite by North Korea earlier today.…

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

  • Irish Guards perform Guard of Honour for Amir of Kuwait

    On a state visit to the UK, the Amir of Kuwait has reviewed a Guard of Honour in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle.

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

  • December Labour Market Statistics

    Unemployment in Scotland fell by 19,000, to 204,000 in the period August to October 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) …

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

  • Private sector job gains outstrip loss of public sector posts

    An extra 627,000 people are working in the private sector compared to a year ago.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: Welsh economy on the right track

    Economic statistics published today show that the Welsh economy is continuing to show positive signs of recovery.

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

  • York sends Christmas wishes to troops in Afghanistan

    A giant Christmas card to soldiers in Afghanistan will be available for people to sign at the Mansion House in York this week.

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

  • Thanksgiving service for Tankies' return from Afghanistan

    Family and friends of soldiers from the 1st Royal Tank Regiment (1 RTR) were joined by the local community of Bury St Edmunds yesterday at a thanksgiving service held to mark the regiment's return home from Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office website moves to GOV.UK

    The Foreign Office will be publishing its news and policy on GOV.UK, the new place to find government information.…

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

  • Edward Davey speech - Scotsman conference – Energy policy in an independent Scotland

    The debate about Scotland's proposed. separation from the United Kingdom could not be more important; the Scottish people face a truly weighty decision. I welcome this opportunity to set out my view, ...

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

  • Multi million pound boost for Scotch in South America

    Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has said that Scotland's 'big voice in the EU' helped bring about an important trade deal with Colombia and Peru which will see tariffs scrapped on Scotch sales to these cou…

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