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  • FCO responds to Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal verdict

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has commented on the first judgement reached by the International Crimes Tribunal and the death penalty handed down to Abul Kalam Azad.

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

  • RAF rescue crew battles 'whiteout' to help pregnant woman

    With extreme weather conditions affecting most of the country, Royal Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR) teams have had a busy weekend.

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

  • The Prince of Wales and Eric Pickles launch Industrial Cadets scheme

    New scheme will give young people the chance to develop employability skills and gain experience in the industrial and engineering sector.

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

  • International efforts to tackle piracy given a boost

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has set out how the FCO’s maritime security programme funds will be spent this financial year.

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

  • Love Life Live Lent: interactive launch in Parliament for new Lent resource

    The impressive role played by volunteers throughout 2012 including during the Olympics and Paralympics is inspiring Love Life Live Lent.

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

  • Regulator pledges to cut red tape for food manufacturers

    Action follows government campaign on enforcement. Small food manufacturers will benefit from more efficient enforcement of regulation, and…

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

  • Streamlined process will cut unnecessary planning paperwork

    Proposed measures, announced today by Planning Minister Nick Boles, will cut out unnecessary paperwork, bureaucracy and duplication.

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

  • Strengthening environmental protection for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds welcomes additional measures to safeguard Marine Protected Areas.

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

  • 2 PARA plough on through snowy exercise

    Even an intense British winter cannot dissuade paratroopers from preparing for their role as the British Army's rapid reaction force.

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

  • New team to help UK exploit international opportunities in education exports

    A new team dedicated to capitalising on the growth of demand for UK education from abroad is being established, Skills Minister Matthew Hancock…

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

  • Notions of identity will be transformed in the next decade

    Hyper-connectivity will have a transforming effect on how we see ourselves and others in the next decade.

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

  • Christine Tacon appointed as Groceries Code Adjudicator

    Consumer and Competition Minister Jo Swinson today announced Christine Tacon as the independent Groceries Code Adjudicator.

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

  • Government safeguards future of the Wimbledon Loop

    Wimbledon Loop to continue unchanged despite major rail overhaul.

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

  • Specialist music school raises funds to support young musicians from around the world

    Supported by UKTI and sponsored by HSBC, Yehudi Menuhin School organised an event to raise funds for young musicians with great potential.

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

  • UK to allocate further funding for work against piracy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has announced a new package of support worth £2.25m to help fight international piracy.

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

  • International action against piracy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken about the UK's contribution to international efforts against piracy.

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

  • A balanced approach to the challenges of economic crime

    Attorney General, Dominic Grieve QC MP outlined steps taken to prosecute economic crime at the Cityforum round table.

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

  • Girls and women: UK call to end all violence against women

    Britain wants to see real action taken to end violence against women at the next United Nations meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women.

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

  • Francis Maude speech at Sprint 13

    Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude gave a speech about digital government at the Sprint 13 government digital showcase event.

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

  • Competition begins to find 2017 UK City of Culture

    A nationwide contest to find the UK’s next City of Culture was launched today by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey.

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