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  • UK and US carry out air tanking exercise

    Air Force personnel from the UK and the US have carried out a joint training exercise to improve the way NATO carries out air-to-air refuelling.

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

  • Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

    Members of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) are finalising their training ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan this autumn as the UK's Task Force Helmand on Op HERRICK 17.

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

  • New MOD Permanent Secretary announced

    It has been announced that Jon Thompson will take up the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Armed Forces play wins theatre award

    A play starring several members of the Armed Forces has been awarded a prestigious theatre award.

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

  • Close protection personnel undergo intense training

    The Royal Military Police's Close Protection Unit guards ministers, senior military officials and diplomatic staff on global deployments, so thorough training for new recruits is vital.

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

  • Life Sciences Strategy Update: August 2012

    Letter from David Willetts to stakeholders about progress in implementing the ‘Strategy for UK Life Sciences’.

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  • Celebration cauldron lit in Trafalgar Square

    First of four national ceremonies to create the Paralympic Flame

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

  • 55th BFI London Film Festival opens

    World’s best new films come to the Capital. The 55th BFI London Film Festival is now underway and will showcase 204 feature films and 110…

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

  • The Art Fund increases funding to museums and galleries by 50%

    Raft of funding measures announced to help people all over the UK have access to great art.

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

  • £15m to be invested in cultural education

    Government announces plans to build on recommendations of Cultural Education Review.

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

  • Sierra Leone: UK rapid response to tackle cholera

    The UK Government has activated its new rapid response network for the first time, to help two million people affected by the cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone.

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

  • DFID research: Research call - the Brazilian development model for Africa: evidence and lessons

    DFID is inviting applications for a new research programme which looks specifically at Brazilian development in relation to Africa.

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

  • New members appointed to the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE)

    Three new members have been appointed to the Government’s Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE).

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

  • Statistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England – July 2012

    The main findings for July 2012 were: Critical Care Beds   There were 3,719 adult critical care beds available with 3,017 occupied, giving…

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

  • Department for Education comment on GCSE results

    The government's reaction to the fall in GCSE pass rates at grades A* to C, and news of changes in the marking of the new English GCSE.

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

  • PM at Paralympic flame ceremony

    David Cameron: "It's time to dust off the GB flags and get ready for two more weeks of spectacular sport. The London Paralympic Games 2012 are finally here."

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

  • Flagship project for East Midlands Housing Association for a ‘hard to treat’ home

    Providing a cost effective solution for a detatched house with circa 1900s thermal insulation values.

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

  • Town hall doors unlocked to social media and bloggers

    New law changes to introduce greater openness and transparency in executive councils meetings will mean all decisions including those affecting…

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

  • Montague Plan offers boost to private rented sector

    Sir Adrian publishes proposals to encourage greater investment in build-to-let Measures aimed at boosting professional investment in good quality…

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

  • 115/2012 - The Black Rats prepare for Afghan challenge as Minister confirms new protective vehicles

    Military personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade today showcased their capability as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. The Brigade will deploy on Operation HERRICK 17 in October for a six-month tour as the lead formation …

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