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  • Looking abroad for next steps in Civil Service Reform Programme

    Francis Maude announced the first award from the government's new Contestable Policy Fund.

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

  • A phenomenal legacy for London 2012

    The London 2012 anti-doping facilities will be developed after the Olympic and Paralympic Games into a world-class resource that could help revolutionise healthcare.

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

  • Actions set out on government commitment to health visiting

    This letter sets out the actions needed to keep on track the government’s commitment to increase the number of health visitors

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  • Michael Gove letter to 'The Independent'

    Michael Gove responds to an article in 'The Independent' suggesting that the Department of Education has been racist and sexist in its decision not to approve the Diaspora Free School application.

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

  • PM welcomes scientific legacy of Olympic anti-doping facilities

    London 2012 anti-doping facilities to be developed into groundbreaking Phenome Centre with cutting edge facilities.

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

  • Prime Minister visits Northern Ireland

    David Cameron: "Northern Ireland is a central part of the UK's Olympic efforts".

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

  • PM speech at Global Health Policy Summit

    "I am determined that this country becomes the best place in the world to invest and innovate in life sciences."

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

  • Funding for Lending Scheme opens for business

    The Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS) draw down window is now open for the next eighteen months.

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

  • Proposals to address risks from non-bank financial institutions

    The Government has published proposals to help the authorities deal with the failure of parts of the financial system other than banks.

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

  • Complexities of unapproved share schemes identified

    The complexities and barriers involved in 'unapproved' employee share schemes have been set out today in an interim report published by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

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

  • Response to recent misleading press reports on fire statistics

    DCLG responds to incorrect reports that arson attacks and fire deaths are increasing and fewer smoke alarms are in use.

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

  • Nigeria: unlocking the trade potential

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham underlined the strong business relationship between the UK and Nigeria when he spoke at the High Level Business and Investment Summit on Nigeria.

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

  • UK and Zimbabwe reaffirm close friendship

    Minister for Africa and Zimbabwean Minister for Education, Sport, Arts and Culture cheer on Zimbabwean and Team GB swimmers.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Tuesday 31 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Creating a strong investment environment in Kenya

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham took part in the opening of the Kenya Investment Summit hosted by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki.

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

  • Combating illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed the UK's role in helping African coastal states build capacity to fight illegal fishing.

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

  • 106/2012 - New Armed Forces pension proposed

    Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions, under a new scheme proposed today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • 105/2012 - MOD Experts to help Iraqis destroy legacy chemical weapons

    Scientists from the Ministry of Defence are to provide training which will support the Iraqi Government’s efforts to dispose of remnants of the chemical weapons amassed during Saddam Hussein’s regime.

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

  • Prince Charles visits Olympics air security force at RAF Boulmer

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has visited RAF Boulmer to gain an understanding of the integral role that the Station and the Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS) Force will play in the Olympic air security op…

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

  • Army signaller wins Churchill Medal 2012

    The Churchill Medal for 2012 has been won by British Army engineer Sergeant Simon Nurse, of the Royal Corps of Signals, for his innovative work in support of Op HERRICK.

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