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  • 117/2012 - Chief of Air Staff visits Royal Air Force Venue Security Force at Hainault and Olympic Park

    The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has today visited Hainault Park and the Olympic Park to thank members of the Royal Air Force for their continued support to the London Paralympics Venue Secur…

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

  • Royal Marines ready for Afghanistan deployment

    650 men of 40 Commando Royal Marines (40 Cdo) have honed their skills with a final exercise on Salisbury Plain ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan with 4th Mechanized Brigade in October.

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

  • RAF pilot keeps troops supplied in Afghanistan

    An RAF pilot is currently flying Merlin helicopters from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, moving equipment, personnel and supplies to and from the forward operating and patrol bases.

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

  • Serving soldiers in GB Paralympics team

    Three serving soldiers will be among those competing in the Paralympic Games which commence in London today.

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

  • UK forces back animal welfare drive in Lashkar Gah

    British soldiers from the King's Royal Hussars have been championing an Afghan Government programme aimed at improving animal welfare in Lashkar Gah.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Palestinian Paralympians

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomed the Palestinian Paralympic delegation to London on 30 August.

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

  • London Metropolitan University's licence revoked

    David Willetts announces new taskforce to help students following the University's licence to sponsor overseas students was withdrawn.

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

  • The UK: right for business, right for Scotland

    Michael Moore talks about building a stronger, more vibrant, more sustainable Scottish economy in which all businesses can grow.

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

  • Unlimited festival celebrates inspiration of Paralympics

    200 disabled and deaf artists present work that celebrates Games and breaks down barriers

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

  • A journey of discovery

    The London 2012 Paralympic Games begins with a science-inspired, wonder-filled opening ceremony

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

  • ISPs launch open internet code of practice

    Comms Minister says agreement is “great news for consumers”.

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

  • Paralympic flame travels to Stoke Mandeville Stadium

    This evening up to 3,000 guests will attend a special ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium to witness the start of the 24-hour Torch Relay.

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

  • DFID research: Review of the use of ‘Theory of Change’ in International development

    A new report on Theory of Change (ToC) and its use in International development has just been produced.

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

  • London Metropolitan University's licence revoked

    University's licence to sponsor and teach non-EEA students revoked after it failed to address failings identified by the UK Border Agency.

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

  • Net migration statistics fall as immigration reforms take hold

    Figures from the Office for National Statistics published today show estimated net migration in the UK has fallen to 216,000 in the year to December 2011, from 252,000 to the year to December 2010, as a raft of recent reform…

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

  • £100,000 Challenge Prize fund to help communities reduce isolation in old age

    Organisations are being encouraged to come up with novel ideas that can bring people together to tackle the problem of isolation in old age.

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

  • Indicators on breastfeeding

    The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health.

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

  • Funding boost for Hounslow's roads

    Hounslow's roads are set for a major upgrade as council benefits from funding.

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

  • Cash boost for communties supporting neighbourhood planning

    New funding to help communities bring jobs and homes to their neighbourhood using improved planning powers was announced today by Planning Minister…

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

  • Plans for thousands of homes unlocked by historic deal

    New agreement will get work started on thousands of new properties Plans for thousands of new homes that have been stuck on the drawing board…

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