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  • Foreign Secretary to answer your questions

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting the Middle East and North Africa from 8 - 11 February and will answer your questions on the UK’s role in the region through a Twitter Q&A.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Jordan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was in Amman for a brief visit as part of a regional tour of the Middle East and North Africa

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

  • British journalist's exclusion from the Russian Federation

    On 8 February Minister for Europe David Lidington made a statement in parliament in relation to the exclusion of British journalist Luke Harding from the Russian Federation.

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

  • Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement: Witness statement

    The countries and organisations that witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement have welcomed the conclusion of the Southern Sudan referendum.

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

  • Future provision of Search And Rescue Helicopters (SAR-H)

    The Ministry of Defence and Department for Transport (DfT) announced today that they will not proceed with the preferred bid or the current procurement process for this project.

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

  • Afghan Police plan and lead their first Helmand operation

    Security and governance have been brought to a previously contested area east of Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, following the first operation in the district to have been entirely planned and led by the Afghan National Polic…

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

  • New portable system helps troops bridge gaps in Helmand

    A new portable bridging system procured by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is helping British troops on operations to more easily cross obstacles in their paths.

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

  • Work begins on essential Helmand road

    Work is underway to build a new road which will form an important transport link for locals in an area of Helmand province where security is provided by British troops.

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

  • MOD at forefront of National Apprenticeship Week

    As the largest provider of apprenticeships in the public sector the Ministry of Defence is at the forefront of National Apprenticeship Week.

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

  • Marine industries are major contributor to the UK economy: £10bn turnover, £3.7bn gross value added, 120,000 jobs

    Speaking at a parliamentary event to promote the findings of the economic research in his capacity as co-chair of the Council, Minister of State…

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

  • Greg Barker's opening speech to the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) Dialogue

    Ladies and gentlemen - it is a pleasure to be able to join you today, and provide some opening remarks. The issues that you will be discussing…

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

  • Dialogue on forests, governance and climate change

    UK Climate Change Minister Greg Barker gave the opening speech at the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) Dialogue, which brought together…

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

  • Greg Barker's article in Business Green

    Your green economy needs you Whether Britain succeeds in stealing a march in the global low carbon race will depend in part on the skills…

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

  • Minister meets next generation of computer game developers

    Ed Vaizey visits UK university highlighted as a leading light by industry review.

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

  • DCMS confirms board members

    Peter Bazalgette and Dr Tracy Long appointed as non-executive directors, Lord Coe will also sit on the board

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

  • Skills review of video games and visual effects industries

    Government welcomes independent report

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

  • Technology project puts worldwide art at your fingertips

    Google tool provides virtual tours of famous galleries including Tate Britain and The National Gallery.

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

  • Wearmouth-Jarrow monastery nominated for World Heritage Site status

    Former home of Venerable Bede could join list including Giant’s Causeway and Great Barrier Reef.

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

  • Ofcom to review sections of Digital Economy Act

    Review will assess whether website-blocking powers could work

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

  • Action plan to make local TV a reality

    Government aims to award licences by the end of 2012

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