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  • Eric Pickles pays tribute to 'best of British' pubs

    Minister outlines government support ahead of summer of celebration Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today paid tribute to the ‘Great British…

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

  • Eric Pickles' reforms offer potential £10 billion boost to economy

    New law before Parliament shows growth agenda on course, says Minister Government plans to allow councils to retain more of the money they …

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

  • Ian Watmore to leave the Civil Service

    Ian Watmore, Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office, is leaving the Civil Service at the end of June.

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

  • Airport charges price controls

    Civil Aviation Aviation directions stating not to make references to the Competition Commission in regard to mandatory airport charges.

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

  • Armed guards to tackle piracy

    Highlighting key priorities for combating piracy.

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

  • The All Party Parliamentary Beer Group Annual Awards

    Speech by Eric Pickles at the All Party Parliamentary Beer Group Annual Awards

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement to end hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners

    Foreign Secretary William Hague commended all sides for their role in finding a solution which prevents loss of life after Palestinian prisoners agreed to end their hunger strike.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces the UK is to open two new diplomatic posts in India

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will open two Deputy High Commissions in Hyderabad and Chandigarh, bringing the number of UK posts in India to seven.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "We have to win our place in the world economy"

    How diplomacy can equip Britain to succeed in the 21st century

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

  • Marking International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and International Development Minister Stephen O'Brien have spoken ahead of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

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

  • Trial of Charles Taylor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has updated Parliament following the judgement against the former President of Liberia Charles Taylor.

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

  • South Korea: Miracle of our times

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne gave a speech on 16 May at Korea University in Seoul.

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

  • Royal Navy medic receives Military Cross at Buckingham Palace

    Despite shrapnel wounds to his leg and face, Medical Assistant (MA) Liam O’Grady ran across open ground while grenades were exploding around…

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

  • New Oil and Pipelines Agency Chairman appointed

    Following an open competition the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) has announced the appointment of Mr Graham Ellis as Chairman.

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

  • ISAF Deputy Commander reflects on progress in Helmand

    Lieutenant General Adrian Bradshaw, Deputy Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, here reflects on recent visits to Helmand and eastern Afghanistan, and gains made by ISAF over the pa…

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

  • RAF Police receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    Members of No 2 (Tactical) Police Squadron have received their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals after returning from Helmand province.

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

  • RAF trumpeters to honour Queen with special Jubilee fanfare

    Members of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force will play a specially composed fanfare in honour of Her Majesty The Queen at St Paul's Cathedral in London on 5 June, as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

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

  • RNAS Culdrose gives 'The One Show' an Olympic challenge

    The One Show’s ‘Olympic Flame Special’ will come live from the end of a runway at the Naval Air Station on Friday 18 May. In preparation for…

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

  • Construction industry showcase digs in at BIS

    UK manufacturers in the construction industry are exhibiting at BIS to highlight the industry’s multi-billion pound contribution to the UK economy.

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

  • Minister champions northern growth at inaugral new cities summit

    The New Cities Summit attracted over 650 delegates from 40 countries, and is hosted by Geneva-based non-profit organisation The New Cities Foundation…

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