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  • New powers for schools to beat the takeaways

    Schools will now be able to take on the takeaways with special meal deals to boost uptake of school lunches and tackle obesity.

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

  • Southern carriages announcement

    Over £80 million towards deal led by Southern Railways to build 130 new railway carriages.

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

  • Holiday travel advice

    A few simple preparations before and during your stay can help to make your Christmas holiday safe and trouble free.

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

  • £3.1 million from dormant bank accounts invested in Big Society projects

    £3.1 million from dormant bank accounts will be invested in new projects to support local communities.

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

  • £100,000 fund to help farmers protect wildlife and manage flood risk

    Farmers and rural communities across England are set to benefit from nearly £100,000 to reduce the risk of flooding, maintain farmland and create…

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

  • 100 days until end of tobacco displays

    With just 100 days to go before tobacco displays in supermarkets must be removed, retailers are today reminded to start getting ready

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

  • Foreign Office responds to article in The Telegraph on the persecution of Christians in the Middle East

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said the persecution of Christians in the Middle East is a profound concern and it is wrong to suggest the Foreign Office is not confronting it.

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

  • World 'dangerously unprepared' for future shocks

    After a year of disasters, the UK urges more support for the international response system to make sure funding is fast and effective

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

  • Less haste, less waste and a smaller waist

    UK households can be healthier and could save up to £1,500 a year by planning their weekly food shop, a new Change4Life survey has revealed

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

  • Philippines: Foreign Office Minister welcomes decision to grant Billy Burton clemency

    Speaking earlier today, Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne gave a statement.

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

  • Call for a WEEE bit of recycling this Christmas

    A campaign is being launched today, Boxing Day, which shows the benefits of recycling and helps the public find their nearest recycling point…

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attacks in Nigeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns a series of "cowardly attacks on families gathered in peace and prayer" on 25 December.

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

  • New platform and 60 extra carriages for Waterloo commuters

    Rail passengers are set to benefit from extra carriages to ease overcrowding and the former Waterloo International Station.

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

  • Communities Secretary Eric Pickles wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said: “The national holiday that we enjoy this Sunday is a reminder that the Christian faith is at the…

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

  • Funding boost towards national No Second Night Out pledge

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has hailed the first steps toward a national network of homelessness support as £8 million grant funding was allocated…

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

  • Review to examine institutional investment in private rented homes

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today confirmed that Sir Adrian Montague will lead a review of barriers to investment in rented homes. The…

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bomb attacks in Syria

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that he remains deeply worried about the situation in Syria following bomb attacks in central Damascus on 23 December.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to South Korean Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed North Korea with South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan on 23 December.

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

  • Defence 2011: A Year in Pictures

    A different image will be posted here each day until 24 December 2011. Most of the featured photographs were taken by Service or MOD photographers…

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