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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Kabul attack

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the "despicable" attack on the British Council Building in Kabul on 19 August.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Ramadan, Libya and maternal mortality in Afghanistan were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Qualifying time for Accumulated Campaign Service Medal reduced

    The Queen has approved an amendment to the Accumulated Campaign Service Medal, with the qualifying time criterion to be reduced from 36 months (1,080 days) to 24 months (720 days).

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

  • Bomber Command Memorial to be built

    The memorial will honour the 55,573 airmen from Bomber Command who lost their lives in World War Two. It is due for completion in 2012 when …

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

  • Indian and British soldiers play cricket on Salisbury Plain

    British and Indian soldiers currently training together on Salisbury Plain have taken to the cricket field in emulation of their countries' national sides who are currently competing in a Test Series.

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

  • Navy minehunter returns home after three years

    The Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold returned to her home base in Portsmouth from the Gulf yesterday where she has spent three years on security patrols.

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

  • Injured soldier gets keys to adapted home

    Lieutenant Commander Nekrews praised Chief Petty Officer (Diver) Ian Fleming and Leading Diver Matt Baker for their efforts in safely detaching the mine from the vessel. He said:

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes entry into force of the EU Act

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the entry into force of the referendum lock in the European Union Act 2011.

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

  • Chair appointed for offshore wind cost-cutting task force

    Andrew Jamieson, the Chair of RenewableUK, has been appointed as chair of the new industry-led Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force. In …

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

  • Update on Shell's Gannet Alpha platform oil leak

    19 August 2011 Mr Hugh Shaw, who is appointed by the UK Government to oversee the operation, said: “At 08.45 this morning Shell informed me…

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

  • Festival celebrates North West’s transport

    From classic cars to the latest hybrid vehicles, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is this week showcasing transport through the ages.

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

  • Research on creative industries financing

    Study shows variations in how successful finance applications are across  creative industries sectors.

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

  • New strategy to save and protect England’s Wildlife

    'Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for England's wildlife and ecosystem services' aims to halt the loss of England's habitats and species.

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

  • Discrimination Law Association

    Discrimination Law Association’s response to the policy review paper ‘Equality Act 2010: the public sector Equality Duty: reducing bureaucracy…

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  • Statistical press notice: Critical care and delayed transfers of care statistics – July 2011 data

    Monthly situation reports on critical care beds, cancelled operations and delayed discharges published.

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

  • Commissioner-based cancer waiting times

    Today the Department published the annual commissioner-based NHS cancer waiting times according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics…

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

  • Statistical releases on breastfeeding, smoking and obesity

    The Department today published the latest quarterly national statistics on breastfeeding initiation and prevalence at 6 to 8 weeks and smoking at delivery.

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

  • Publication of DWP Report 768: The Jobseeker’s Allowance Skills Conditionality Pilot

    Research reports on a pilot programme under which JSA claimants with a skills need were required to attend training or lose their benefits.

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

  • PM optimistic about Libya future

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the newly appointed Libyan charge d'affaires to Downing Street where he underlined his "optimism" for Libya's democratic future. External site: [Foreign Secretar…

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

  • PM condemns "vicious and cowardly" Afghanistan attack

    Prime Minister David Cameron has condemned the "vicious and cowardly" attack on the British Council compound in Kabul.

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