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First special and alternative provision Free Schools approved

The first ever special and alternative provision Free Schools have been approved to open from September 2012.

Ministers pay respects on Remembrance Sunday

The Prime Minister and government ministers have joined thousands of people gathering at the Cenotaph to pay tribute to Britain's armed forces.

Warsi: A privilege to open historic IDU

Delegates from around the world gathered in London this week for the International Democrat Conference.

Business growth package for SMEs launched

The Prime Minister has announced a business growth package to help Britain's small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) create jobs, export to new markets, secure finance and cut red tape.

Miliband has questions to answer on Union influence

Sayeeda Warsi has written to Ed Miliband to demand answers after another member of his frontbench team was found to have failed to declare a union interest.

Top students to receive scholarships to teach

Michael Gove has announced a £2m-a-year partnership between the Department for Education and the IOP to attract the best graduates to become physics teachers.

£500m fund to unlock the potential for economic growth

Communities whose ambitions for economic growth have been stuck in the mud could benefit from a multi-million pound boost to help get their building projects off the ground.

Scottish Conservative leader meets with Prime Minister

Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, has met with Prime Minister David Cameron in Downing Street today.

Best wishes for Eid ul Adha

Co-Chaiman of the Conservative Party and Minister without Portfolio Sayeeda Warsi has sent a message to those celebrating Eid ul Adha this week.

Cameron welcomes Scottish Conservatives Leader Ruth Davidson

Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the election of Ruth Davidson as Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.