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  • Hugh Robertson's letter to Local Authorities 18 June 2013

    Letter from Sport and Tourism Minister Hugh Robertson to Local Authorities informing them of changes to the Licensing Act 2003 (Descriptions of Entertainment) (Amendment) Order 2013

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

  • Tackling illegal images - new proactive approach to seek out child sexual abuse content

    • IWF and CEOP will work together • £1 million of extra funding provided by UK’s largest Internet Service Providers

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

  • Press briefing: noon 11 June 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Cabinet, DPP letter, Turkey, Spending Review and fizzy drinks.

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

  • Broadband rollout progresses as new guidance published for deploying essential infrastructure.

    Framework for planning and highway authorities on siting and maintaining street cabinets and poles.

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

  • Cinema advertising to be deregulated

    British Board of Film Classification will no longer have to clear cinema ads; ASA code will still apply.

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

  • Deadline extended for £20m broadband fund applications

    Rural communities have just under a month to get their applications in for the final round of the £20m Rural Community Broadband Fund.

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

  • Clarifying the purpose of our creative industries consultation

    Why we are proposing changes to how we measure and why crafts will remain a creative industry.

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

  • Progress on Broadband Transformation: Roll-out passes halfway mark

    Half of the programmes aimed at delivering superfast broadband to rural areas are now underway, following today’s contract signing between West Sussex County Council and BT.

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

  • Mobile coverage in rural areas set to improve

    The Government’s plans to significantly improve mobile coverage across the UK moved a step closer today, with the announcement that communication infrastructure and media services company Arqiva has been appointed to deliver…

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

  • Speeding up mobile broadband roll-out

    Essential to creating jobs, growing our economy, and a key part of ensuring that Britain wins the global race.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 25 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the GDP, Communications Data Bill, appointment of Jo Johnson and Abu Qatada.

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

  • Testing times: Fighting culture’s corner in an age of austerity

    Keynote Arts Speech by Culture Secretary Maria Miller.

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

  • Leveson: new proposals to ensure small blogs are exempt from exemplary damages and costs incentives for membership of a press regulator

    Proposals for incentives as part of a new system of independent, self-regulation of the press have been refined to make sure ‘micro-business’ blogs are outside of the scheme.

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

  • British Embassy Madrid on social media

    Follow the news and activities of the British Embassy Madrid and the British consulates in Spain.

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

  • Sir Terry Farrell to lead independent review of architecture and the built environment

    World-renowned architect asked to make recommendations to promote high design standards.

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

  • Culture Minister Ed Vaizey launches new review of architecture and the built environment

    Culture and Creative Industries Minister Ed Vaizey launched a new independent review of architecture and the built environment today, to be undertaken by the world-renowned architect Sir Terry Farrell.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 21 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Scottish Independence, tax policy, the Leveson Inquiry and immigration.

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

  • Budget 2013: Boost for creative industries sector

    Chancellor increases funding for Skills Development Fund.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 20 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Cabinet, unemployment figures, Leveson, Cyprus and Syria.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 19 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Cyprus, Syria, the Budget, Falklands, David Nicholson, nuclear power and Leveson.

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