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  • Foreign Secretary marks 1000 days of Syria crisis

    Marking 1000 days of the Syria crisis, Foreign Secretary William Hague underlines need for a negotiated political transition.

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

  • Typhoon Haiyan: UK disaster response update

    The UK government's humanitarian relief effort includes food, shelter, clean water, medicine and other supplies for up to 800,000 victims.

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

  • Westminster Foundation for Democracy Framework Agreement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Framework Agreement between the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and the FCO.

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

  • HMS Illustrious continues Philippines aid effort

    Royal Navy amphibious helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has nearly completed her mission in the Philippines.

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

  • Signing of the National Anti-Corruption Pact in DRC

    On 9 December 2013, representatives of the public sector, private sector and civil society signed DRC’s National Anti-Corruption Pact.

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

  • Rail investment driving forward economy

    Patrick McLoughlin visits major rail investments for Crossrail and East Midlands Trains plus the Doncaster Sleeper factory.

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

  • Nelson Mandela tribute: Nick Clegg

    Nick Clegg has paid his respects to Nelson Mandela by signing the book of condolence at South Africa House.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: “This Government is on the side of small businesses”

    UK Government launches ‘Small Business: GREAT Ambition’ strategy

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

  • Nick Clegg's statement to the House of Commons on Nelson Mandela

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg delivered a statement to the House of Commons in a special session dedicated to Nelson Mandela.

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

  • 'Broadband key component of Wales' economic success'

    UK Government announces broadband funding boost for Welsh businesses

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

  • X-Factor winner's charity single to be VAT free, Chancellor announces

    Government to waive VAT on sales of the X-Factor winner’s charity single

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

  • HMRC launches package of help for micro businesses

    HMRC has launched a package of support to help businesses with nine or fewer employees report Pay As Your Earn information in real time.

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  • Press briefing: afternoon 9 December 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Nelson Mandela's memorial service and Members' of Parliament (MP's) pay.

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

  • New initiative will research ways to support the British retail sector

    Businesses to work with leading social and economic scientists under new research initiative.

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  • HMRC wins employment income avoidance case

    A tax tribunal ruling against an income tax avoidance scheme is expected to protect up to £400 million in tax that would otherwise not have been paid.

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

  • High court rules local authority must consider funding for a traveller child when travelling

    Commission welcomes High Court decision that a local authority must support a 3-year old, disabled child from a traveller family, even when his family are working in other parts of Britain.

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  • Anti-Corruption Day: Message from Head of DFID Uganda

    9 December is Anti-Corruption Day. The Head of DFID Uganda gave a speech to mark this event.

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

  • MG Alba protected from budget reductions

    Culture Secretary pledges protection for Scottish Gaelic language channel.

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

  • S4C protected from budget reductions

    Culture Secretary confirms Welsh language channel protection.

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

  • Chancellor highlights plan to scrap the jobs tax on young people

    The Chancellor visits Morrisons, which employs almost 15,500 under 21 year olds.

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