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The Prime Minister looks ahead to 2012 in his New Year message.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The New Year’s Honours List is published today, recognising the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.
During 2012, the UK will celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Foreign Secretary William Hague marked the New Year and looked forward to the exciting times a…
Thank you very much. It’s my pleasure to be here - and to be in Tianjin, the city that models China’s green ambitions. Those ambitions have…
Introduction Thanks very much. I’m delighted to be here today, at the world’s greatest museum of art and design. I’m told there are four and…
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John King, from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 30 December 2011.
New NHS Smokefree research reveals that many smokers are largely underestimating how damaging smoking is to their personal health and finances
A national TV and radio advertising campaign has been launched today to encourage smokers to quit.
The Ministry of Justice has announced today that there were 57 apparent self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in England and Wales in 2011.
Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today urged communities across the country to get 2012 off to a running start and make it their New…
Congratulations to all those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary sector whose hard work and dedication have been recognised…
The Foreign Office is delighted that 19 of our staff have received recognition in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional contributions in delivering the UK response to crises overseas this year.
119 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year's Honours list.
Michael Moore says the economy and constitution will be the focus of the coming year
There has been a record surge in people going online for trusted health information and advice over the winter period, according to new figures
Blue badge new design and measures to tackle drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.
Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced that the government is implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the decision to build additional structures in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan, and housing in Gilo.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the Syrian Government must allow the Arab League mission independent and unrestricted access to all areas of Syria.
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