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  • Bovine TB and badger culling: myth busted

    We have consistently said that we have yet to make a decision after the consultation on badger control.

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

  • Medical Directors' Bulletin, Issue 114, June 2011

    These monthly bulletins are introduced by the NHS Medical Director and aim to update and inform medical directors everywhere on the latest announcements.

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  • The passport service is changing

    The changes are explained in a six minute video produced by the Foreign Office and the Identity and Passport Service.

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

  • The State Visit - Day Four

    The diary for HM Queen Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip today

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

  • The Queen's visit to the Republic of Ireland concludes

    The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Republic of Ireland on 17-20 May. The first ever visit by a British Head of State.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister sends condolences following train crash in South Africa

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham sent his condolences to the people of South Africa following a train collision in Soweto on 19 May that is reported to have injured more than 850 people.

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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

    Somalia, Libya and International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia 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

  • Foreign Office Minister: Settlement activity should stop

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments following Israel's announcement that 1500 additional settlements will be built in East Jerusalem.

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

  • Head of UK's Armed Forces visits troops in Helmand

    General Richards met with the Commander of Task Force Helmand (TFH), Brigadier Ed Davis, at TFH Headquarters in Lashkar Gah. He then travelled…

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

  • Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens

    A new film about a World War Two mission by Royal Marines from 30 Commando to capture Nazi secrets is released in UK cinemas today as 30 Commando embark on their first operational tour since then.

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

  • Housing for troops is a Government priority

    Members of the Armed Forces will from now on be given top priority for housing help Housing Minister Grant Shapps has said today, Friday 20 May 2011.

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

  • UK and Afghan forces compete in Helmand volleyball tournament

    British and Afghan soldiers have taken part in a volleyball tournament in Helmand province to get to know each other better and enjoy time off from the rigours of patrolling.

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

  • RAF strikes Gaddafi's Navy

    RAF jets participated in a major NATO strike against Colonel Gaddafi's Navy as part of the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR

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

  • Government publishes position paper on future EU funding for research and innovation

    Research and innovation must play an increasingly vital role in promoting green growth in Europe and should continue to receive a high - …

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

  • Interim chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority

    Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as interim Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority to take over from Sir…

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

  • New Executive Director of Digital appointed

    Mike Bracken has been appointed as the Government’s new Executive Director of Digital.

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

  • UK Border Agency assess common travel area

    The independent chief inspector for the UK Border Agency has today published a report into operations in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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

  • DFID research: New website and publications from the Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability

    As the work of the Citizenship DRC comes to a close after a decade, it has launched a new website showcasing the products of its research.

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

  • Water companies must plan for a drier climate

    Dry weather is likely to become a more frequent occurrence in the future due to the impacts of climate change.

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