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Department for Communities and Local Government: Corporate news articles (rss_2.0) (Latest 5 items for Corporate)
Grant Shapps: £20million for safety net against repossession Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced a new £20million safety net to help ensure that mortgage repossession remains the last resort for struggling homeowners. (continues...)
Seaside town rejuvenation: £24million fund opened A new fund to help support much loved seaside towns create new jobs and prosperity was launched today by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Chief Secretary Danny Alexander. (continues...)
Mayoral referendum election date confirmed Ballot boxes will open on 3 May 2012 for voters to decide on directly elected mayors for England's largest cities, Ministers have confirmed. (continues...)
Housing and construction champions announced After launching the Department's Red Tape Challenge 'Housing and Construction' theme last month, the Secretary of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Randall CBE and Councillor Stephen Greenhalgh as Sector Champions. (continues...)
Liverpool first to strike new City Deal with Government Liverpool becomes first city to agree new powers through the City Deals programme, the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg and Cities Minister Greg Clark announced. (continues...)

Department for Communities and Local Government: Corporate consultations (rss_2.0) (Latest 5 items for Corporate)
Changes to the Local Government capital finance system - Consultation: Summary of responses Summary of responses to the consultation on changes to the local government finance system. (continues...)
Updating Leasehold Value Limits - Consultation: Summary of Responses Summary of responses to the updating leasehold value limits consultation. (continues...)
The Housing Revenue Account Self-financing Determinations - Consultation: Summary of responses Summary of responses to the Housing Revenue Account Self-financing Determinations consultation. (continues...)
Proposed policy statement for Part 2 of the Localism Act 2011 - Consultation This consultation is on a proposed policy statement for Part 2 of the Localism Act 2011 setting out a fair, proportionate and reasonable approach to encourage public authorities to avoid any EU infraction financial sanctions. (continues...)
2012 consultation on changes to the Building Regulations in England: Section four - the building control system This publication relates to the 2012 Building Regulations Consultation, Section four, proposals on the building control system. (continues...)

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HM Treasury News (rss_2.0) (HM Treasury News)
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Draft tax legislation gives greater predictability and clarity Following Budget 2011, the Government has today published responses to a number of tax policy consultations, alongside draft clauses for legislation to be included in Finance Bill 2012.
Statistical release: UK official holdings of international reserves November 2011
Reform of the Private Finance Initiative The Government is today launching a call for evidence on the reform of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI).
Autumn Statement: Growth
Autumn Forecast Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP Autumn Forecast Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP
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Government to waive VAT on X-Factor charity single The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has today announced that the Government will waive VAT on sales of the X-Factor Christmas single by making an exceptional one-off charitable donation to Together for Short Lives...
Remote islands to get cheaper fuel from March 2012
Independent study on general anti-avoidance rule published Graham Aaronson QC has today set out his recommendation to the Government for the introduction to the UK tax system of a narrowly focused general anti-abuse rule (GAAR).

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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (rss_2.0) (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills)
Cable targets green growth The location of a new £50 million centre that will accelerate the commercialisation of green technologies was announced by the Business Secretary Vince Cable today.
Cities to benefit from £4.5 million City Skills Fund The Government has today announced a £4.5 million fund for England’s biggest cities and colleges to work together to boost adult skills across the country.
Government investigates the future of disaster anticipation and resilience A new Foresight project investigating how to improve anticipation of and resilience to disasters is being announced today by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir John Beddington.
Graeme Nuttall appointed Government adviser on employee ownership Norman Lamb, the newly appointed Business Minister, today announced that Graeme Nuttall has been appointed the Government’s independent adviser on employee ownership.
Banks boost UK jobs and skills market with the creation of over a thousand new apprenticeships A number of major high street banks will create new apprenticeship schemes and offer more places to young people, Skills Minister John Hayes announced today.
Government to strengthen measures on export licensing The Secretary of State for Business today announced a series of measures on UK export licensing designed to make the system more transparent and to allow for the immediate suspension of export licences to countries that experience a sharp deterioration in security or stability.
Prime Minister: We’ll make apprenticeships a gold standard option for ambitious young people - £6m Higher Apprenticeship Fund will deliver thousands more degree level places - £250m given directly to businesses, so they can take control of the way skills training is delivered - £1,500 apprenticeship incentive for small firms now available Marking National Apprenticeship Week the Prime Minister David Cameron today announced a new round of Government funding to support thousands of apprenticeships up to degree equivalent, helping deliver the world class skills firms need to drive growth.
Challenge to find the best new British innovations launched Business Minister Mark Prisk has today launched a nationwide competition to find the most innovative pre-market products, processes and concepts the UK has to offer.
Government and business press for prompt payment The Government and industry is calling on businesses and public organisations to pay suppliers on time and for small firms to pursue those who put them at risk by delaying.
Cable launches biggest ever Apprenticeship Week Business Secretary Vince Cable today launched the fifth annual Apprenticeship Week.

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