Westminster News
Wiltshire Council on target to balance the books
Updated: 13th February 2012 at 12:41pm.
A report going to cabinet this week (Wednesday February 15 2012) will show how the council is on track to achieve a balanced budget.
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Safeguarding Britain in Europe
Safeguarding British interests
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Labour something for nothing must end
Public attitudes are increasingly turning against the Labour Party's culture of irresponsibility, welfare dependency and 'something for nothing', a report released today has found.
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Building a strong, more balanced economy
Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his 2011 Autumn Statement to Parliament.
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A new era in policing
Nick Herbert, Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice, has given a speech announcing "a new era in policing"
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Ambitious new housing strategy announced
The strategy will break the current cycle in which lenders won't lend, builders can't build and buyers can't buy.
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Radical new package to support business and promote growth
Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, gave a speech today outlining a radical package to support business and promote growth.
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Chancellor announces sale of Northern Rock
Updated: 21st November 2011 at 04:37pm.
The Government is set to recoup £747-million of taxpayers' cash following the announcement that Northern Rock is to be sold to Virgin Money.
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Boosting apprenticeships for young people
The Government has today launched new measures to ensure young people and small businesses feel the full benefits of the successful expansion of apprenticeships.
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First Special and Alternative Provision Free School Approved
The first ever special and alternative provision Free Schools have been approved to open from September 2012.
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