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Olympic athletes take part in A Year of Service

Throughout 2012, faith communities - as part of the Government-backed, A Year of Service - have been leading a series of volunteering days, encouraging communities to come together to help improve...

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Baroness Newlove meets communities tackling problem drinking and related...

Baroness Newlove saw for herself last week some of the innovative anti-binge drinking projects she is supporting around the country. (continues...)

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The UK set to unite in nationwide musical celebration to mark the end of the...

Coldplay anthem Viva La Vida will play out the last day of the Games at hundreds of bandstands across the UK as part of Bandstand Marathon. (continues...)

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Race Equalities Minister Andrew Stunell commemorates the International Day...

Race Equalities Minister Andrew Stunell attended the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich on 23 August, for a day of song and historical talks, to commemorate the International Day for the Remembrance...

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Eric Pickles sees Gurkhas settling into Rushmoor

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles saw first-hand the positive effect of Government funding in helping Nepalese Gurkhas and their families settle in the country on a visit to Aldershot on 13 September...

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Eric Pickles and Louise Casey address troubled families co-ordinators

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has told troubled families co-ordinators that they are at the vanguard of a revolution in social policy. (continues...)

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Eric Pickles congratulates India's culinary stars of the future

On Monday, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles joined Michelin star chef Atul Kochhar to announce the winners of India Schools Young Chefs 2012. (continues...)

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Lord Taylor to review practical planning guidance

A Government review of planning practice guidance is being undertaken by former MP Lord Taylor, Planning Minister Nick Boles announced today. (continues...)

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Welcome support for park home residents

The Government today welcomed a Parliamentary Bill that will seek to offer additional protections for residents of park homes against unscrupulous or dishonest operators. (continues...)

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Planning applicants no longer face threat of double charging

New changes to planning laws will ensure planning applicants no longer face the threat of being double charged a costly planning levy for local infrastructure, Planning Minister Nick Boles has...

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Eric Pickles visits Regional Growth Fund success story

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has visited e2v, a high-tech manufacturing company in Essex, to see first hand how Regional Growth fund money is creating jobs and boosting the local economy....

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Eric Pickles celebrates Harvest Festival at Borough Market

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles on Sunday joined a multi-faith celebration of Harvest Festival at London's Borough Market. (continues...)

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Eid message from Faith Minister Baroness Warsi

Senior Foreign Office Minister and Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Warsi, has sent her best wishes to those celebrating Eid ul Adha this week. (continues...)

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Minister praises Wiltshire Council for saving £85m on council facilities

On a visit to Wiltshire Council Baroness Hanham saw firsthand the significant achievements made by the council whose trailblazing assets management strategies are protecting frontline services....

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Community Pubs Minister celebrates with locals at Essex's 'resident run pub'

Community Pubs Minister Brandon Lewis called in at The Norton in Essex yesterday to share a celebratory pint with residents who have successfully saved their favourite local from closure by...

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Ministers congratulate the new Archbishop of Canterbury

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Faith Minister Baroness Warsi congratulate Justin Welby on his appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. (continues...)

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New powers for homeowners and businesses to improve their properties

Proposed new powers will make it easier for hard working families to make home improvements in a way that also protects the amenity of neighbours, Planning Minister Nick Boles said today. (continues...)

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Baroness Warsi sends her best wishes on Diwali

On 13 November, Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities will gather to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Faith Minister, Baroness Warsi sends her best wishes to all of those celebrating Diwali. (continues...)

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