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  • Countdown to British Pubs Week begins

    Community Pubs Minister Bob Neill kicks off the countdown to British Pubs Week.

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

  • Response to inaccurate claims that planning reforms will lead to more unauthorised Traveller sites

    Bob Neill responds to inaccurate claims that planning reforms will lead to more unauthorised traveller sites. Bob Neill, Minister for Local…

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

  • "The task is to get on with creating an open, democratic and inclusive Libya"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in Libya ahead of the Friends of Libya meeting at the UN General Assembly on 20 September.

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

  • Prime Minister appalled by murder of former President of Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron said Burhanuddin Rabbani played a vital role as chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on explosion in Ankara

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "My thoughts are with the victims, and I offer sincere condolences to their families and friends."

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets President of Palestinian National Authority

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process with President Abbas.

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

  • Defence Chief praises UK Forces on Libya mission

    During a visit to 906 Expeditionary Air Wing, based at Gioia del Colle air base in southern Italy, General Richards took the opportunity to …

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

  • Second Sea Lord visits HMS Ocean

    The Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Charles Montgomery, has visited HMS Ocean in the Mediterranean, where she has recently been supporting the enforcement of the UN Security Council Resolution to protect Libyan citizens.

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

  • New Lead Non-Executive for Defence appointed

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has today announced the appointment of Mr Gerry Grimstone, the Chairman of Standard Life plc, as the new Lead Non-Executive for Defence.

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

  • Work completed on modernised homes for soldiers in Wiltshire

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed work on delivering 220 upgraded homes for soldiers and their families at Bulford Camp, near Salisbury.

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

  • Army experts help keep base for Libya operations running

    The well-oiled contingency operating base in Italy from where RAF missions over Libya have been launched over the last few months was set up by and keeps running like clockwork thanks to a team of Army experts.

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

  • Huhne: More teeth for Ofgem, more rights for energy consumers

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today put forward key measures to give energy consumers more protection and beef up the powers of…

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

  • UK to lead global partnership on open government

    The UK was announced as the 2012 co-chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), an innovative international initiative.

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

  • London 2012 mass participation sports legacy launched

    £135m lottery initiative meets Singapore promise to inspire a new generation to play sport.

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

  • Britain urges more support for Somalia at UN talks

    Andrew Mitchell calls for more funding from UN members in New York, as disease threatens Somali families hit by the crisis

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

  • UK to lead on transparent aid and open government

    The UK will co-chair the Open Government Partnership – an initiative promoting good governance and aid transparency

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

  • Push to help poor countries prepare for disasters

    Britain today called on international partners to help poor countries be better prepared when disasters hit

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

  • New plan to save thousands of pregnant women's lives

    UK aid will help to save the lives of more than 7,000 pregnant women as part of a drive to cut maternal deaths

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

  • New veterinary residues committee appointments

    Three new members have been appointed to the independent Veterinary Residues Committee (VRC).

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

  • Britain and Poland call for radical CAP reform

    The two countries share ambitious plans for reform, centred on a more competitive agriculture sector and better incentives to improve the environment.

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