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  • Working with Colombia on human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed human rights with Colombian Vice-President Angelino Garzon when they met on 23 January.

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

  • Government's response to the sinking of the Costa Concordia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and Transport Minister Mike Penning have updated Parliament on the Government's response to the Costa Concordia sinking.

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

  • Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations: Communique

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Philip Hammond welcomed Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Defence Minister Stephen Smith for the fourth Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN).

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

  • UK & Australia: "Our countries are strategic and global allies"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked following the Australia - UK Ministerial meeting (AUKMIN) on 23-24 January.

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

  • Royal Auxiliary Air Force medic saves lives

    A Royal Auxiliary Air Force airman who set up life-saving medical centres for Afghan children caught up in the conflict has been described as an inspiration and his contribution to the local communities across Helmand as imm…

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

  • Forces broadcaster set for second tour in Afghanistan

    Forces broadcaster Rachel Cochrane is making ready for her second tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • HMS Victory 1744 - a rare gift to Foundation

    The wreck of the historically important HMS Victory from 1744 has been gifted to the Maritime Heritage Foundation.

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

  • Submarine Rescue System is put through its paces

    Costing £130m and weighing 360 tonnes, the NATO Submarine Rescue System is one of the most sophisticated pieces of equipment in the world. For four days, 70 experts from three countries put it through its paces.

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

  • EU sanctions on Iran and the threat from Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz

    Foreign Secretary William Hague's response to an urgent question in Parliament on Iran.

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

  • Embassy in Liberia re-opens

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced the re-opening of the British Embassy in Liberia.

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

  • Vince Cable speech on Executive Remuneration, Social Market Foundation, 24 January 2012

    It is worth remembering some of the recent history in this area. At the time of the dotcom boom and bust, there was a considerable concern…

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

  • Future of Post Office is secure - Davey

    As part of a progress update on Post Office policy, Edward Davey informed Parliament that pledges given during the passage of the Postal Services…

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

  • Extra £500m funding for sport

    Changes to lottery share boost funding over the next five years

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

  • Arts Council England announces £60m funding for Renaissance Major partner museums

    16 museums from Beamish to Bristol to share three-year funding package, in ‘a good week for museums’.

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

  • Funding boost for Sport in 2012 and beyond

    Changes to lottery share and increased ticket sales mean £500 million more for sport over the next five years

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

  • Smart Regulation and Economic Growth: Seizing the Tourism Opportunity

    Report from Tourism Regulation Taskforce is published.

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

  • Tourism Regulation Taskforce proposals published

    Recommendations from independent panel for widespread deregulation of the tourism and hospitality industries.

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

  • £4 million grants for English museums

    Ed Vaizey announces funding to help improve 36 museums and galleries through the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund.

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

  • David Miles re-appointed to Monetary Policy Committee

    The Chancellor, George Osborne today announced the re-appointment of David Miles as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee.

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

  • Police and crime commissioner events begin

    Lancashire and Cumbria played host today to the first of a series of regional events designed to prepare communities for the arrival of police and crime commissioners.

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