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  • "UK for Iranians": The FCO's new online presence for Iranians

    A new website and social media presence for Iranians has been launched by the Foreign Office today, opening up the opportunity for a dialogue direct with the Iranian people.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes International Criminal Court verdict of Thomas Lubanga

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken following the guilty verdict announced by the International Criminal Court of war crimes by Thomas Lubanga.

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

  • Minister Burt concludes his visit to Egypt

    UK Foreign and Commonwealth Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has concluded his two-day visit to Egypt.

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

  • Future funding for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on plans for continued funding for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.

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

  • Technology helps recuperation of troops

    New technology is helping to advance the recuperation of injured Service personnel at Tedworth House.

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

  • HMS Illustrious trains in tough Arctic conditions

    Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious is in the midst of Exercise Cold Response, based in the Arctic.

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

  • Royal Marines practise urban combat skills

    The Royal Marines, from X-Ray Company, 45 Commando, are preparing to take over as Britain’s ‘lead commando group’ - a high-readiness contingency…

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

  • Norfolk supports Armed Forces Community Covenant

    Norfolk's Armed Forces and community leaders came together recently to sign the Norfolk Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop

    The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Woolwich home of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery yesterday.

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

  • Government announces first LEP retail pathfinder

    The LEP - run by economic development company GFirst - will develop and pilot a range of retail initiatives such as Portas Review recommendations…

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

  • New consultation on enhanced shareholder voting rights

    This follows extensive discussion with business leaders, investors, academics, governance experts and a range of others, who agree there is …

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

  • Climate kids grill Cabinet Ministers

    14 March 2012 Solar panels on the roof of Parliament, bicycle-powered television sets, and streetlamps with mini-wind turbines were just three…

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

  • March Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland rose by 6,000, to 234,000 in the period November to January 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 8.7 per cent, above the UK a…

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

  • Scotland Office Ministers welcome award of Perth city status

    The UK Government today announced that Perth has become one of the UK’s new cities after being awarded formal city status as part of the Diamond…

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

  • March Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland rose by 6,000, to 234,000 in the period November to January 2012, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today. The Scottish unemployment rate is 8.7 per cent, above the UK a…

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

  • Scotland Office Ministers welcome award of Perth city status

    The UK Government today announced that Perth has become one of the UK’s new cities after being awarded formal city status as part of the Diamond…

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

  • Cabinet Office and Capgemini agree deal to help deliver over £200 million in savings to taxpayers

    A new deal with one of the government’s biggest IT services suppliers, Capgemini, will help lead to savings of more than £200m.

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

  • Public data means the UK is “open for business”

    The government’s commitment to transparency through world-leading releases of public data is driving economic growth.

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

  • Francis Maude speech to the Procurex Conference

    Draft text of a speech by Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude at the Procurex Conference in Birmingham on 14 March 2012.

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

  • Open Data Innovation Community - Francis Maude speech

    Draft text of a speech delivered by Francis Maude at the Open Data Innovation Community event in Birmingham on 14 March 2012.

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