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  • New Year's honours 2011

    Congratulations to all local government staff who have had their hard work and dedication recognised in the New Year Honours List.

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

  • Councils' New Year resolution must be greater transparency

    Every council’s New Year’s resolution must be to open up their finance books to the public, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles said today…

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

  • Shapps moves to stop bulldozers demolishing Ringo Starr's birthplace

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called for a temporary reprieve to the demolition of Ringo Starr’s birthplace to ensure the people of Liverpool…

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

  • New patent application arrangements will save businesses money

    Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox has welcomed new arrangements for filing patents in Europe which will cut costs for UK businesses.

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

  • UK calls on Russia to respect the principles of justice

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the sentencing of Mikhail Khodorkovsky in Russia on 30 December.

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

  • UK 'strongly regrets' Belarus decision on OSCE Mission

    Minister for Europe, David Lidington, has issued the following statement tonight.

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

  • 2011: New Year's Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    121 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in her annual New Year's Honours list.

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

  • UK requests withdrawal of Cote d'Ivoire Ambassador

    The Foreign Office has informed Mr Philippe D Djangone-Bi that, as of 31 December 2010, he is no longer the Ambassador for Cote d’Ivoire to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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

  • New patent application arrangements will save businesses money

    From tomorrow applicants will supply the European Patent Office (EPO) with fewer documents than before, which will save companies money on the…

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

  • Behavioural Insight team launches health report

    A discussion paper on applying behavioural insight to health has been published today by the Cabinet Office.

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

  • New Year Honours List 2011

    The 2011 New Year Honours List has been published today recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the UK.

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

  • Britain's plan to tackle malaria and save women's lives

    DFID's plans to tackle malaria and prevent deaths during pregnancy and childbirth

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

  • Staff recognised in New Year Honours List

    People from the Home Office and its agencies have been recognised for making a difference, in the 2011 New Year Honours List.

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

  • Malaria in Rwanda - a preventable tragedy

    Under Rwanda’s national campaign against malaria, supported by UKaid some 2.7 million insecticide treated bednets were distributed last year

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  • New Year Message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    In May when David Cameron appointed me Secretary of State for Wales, I was conscious of the fact the United Kingdom was embarking on a new and…

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

  • Prime Minister’s New Year message

    Enterprise, aspiration, public service reform and national security should be the Coalition Government's priorities for 2011, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.

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

  • New Year podcast

    A transcript of a podcast recorded by Prime Minister David Cameron to mark the New Year.

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

  • Pubs see in the New Year with lifeline from minister

    As millions prepare to ring in the New Year tonight, Pubs Minister Bob Neill has given the pubs industry a boost for 2011.

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

  • Disruption to travel across Europe

    Following severe weather, some flights may be subject to delays. Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.

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

  • UK condemns Iran executions

    Statement following the execution of Ali Saremi and Ali Akbar Siyadat in Iran on Tuesday 28 December.

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