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  • Public consultation on Community Resilience guidance

    This consultation is now closed. The Civil Contingencies Secretariat have developed a package of documents about community resilience.

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

  • Leading charities pledge support for £1 billion Youth Contract to tackle unemployment

    Leading organisations are formally backing the government's programmes to make sure young people are earning or learning.

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

  • Search and rescue helicopters: 8 February 2012

    Contracts awarded to Stornoway and Shetland with Bristow Helicopters Ltd and CHC Scotia Ltd to run search and rescue services.

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

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 01/2012

    Issue 01/2012 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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

  • Housing and construction champions announced

    After launching the Department’s Red Tape Challenge ‘Housing and Construction’ theme last month, the Secretary of State is pleased to announce…

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

  • Banks boost UK jobs with new apprenticeships

    High street banks will create new apprenticeship schemes and offer more places to young people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke by telephone for half an hour this morning to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after the latter’s visit to Syria.

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

  • Visit of Eritrean Foreign Minister, Osman Saleh

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham met with the Eritrean Delegation to discuss a range of issues including the UK’s bilateral relationship with Eritrea.

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

  • A new effort to help Somalia

    Foreign Secretary spoke at the British Government Consultation on Somalia at Chatham House on 8 February.

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

  • MOD to buy extra C-17 aircraft

    Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Cameron said: “Because the Ministry of Defence’s finances are better run and better managed, and because…

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

  • Defence Committee commends Armed Forces for Libya mission

    The UK's contribution to the NATO mission in Libya has been commended by the House of Commons Defence Select Committee in its report on the operation.

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

  • RAF Regiment holds 70th anniversary commemorative service

    The Royal Air Force Regiment commemorated its 70th anniversary in a special service held yesterday at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

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

  • King's Troop RHA moves into state-of-the-art facilities in Woolwich

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) has taken up residence in a new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art equestrian training facility and accommodation centre at Woolwich Garrison.

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

  • Falkland Islanders free to determine their own future

    A Foreign Office spokesperson has today spoken about the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.

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

  • Graeme Nuttall appointed Government adviser on employee ownership

    The appointment follows the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement in January of a new Government drive to introduce the concept of employee ownership…

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

  • Banks boost UK jobs and skills market with the creation of over 1,000 new apprenticeships

    The announcements were made during National Apprenticeship Week.

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

  • Speech by Energy and Climate Secretary Edward Davey on the launch of the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office

    Thank you all for coming. It’s great to be here today, to launch the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office. This is one of my first official …

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

  • Davey puts energy saving at heart of strategy

    08 February 2012 A new offensive on cutting energy waste was launched by Edward Davey today, with the creation of a dedicated team within DECC…

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

  • Sleeper and Forth Bridge benefit from extra spending this year

    The Supplementary Estimates for 2011-12 show Holyrood's capital spending increasing by £221m and resource spending by £140m

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

  • Sleeper and Forth Bridge benefit from extra spending this year

    The Supplementary Estimates for 2011-12 show Holyrood¿s capital spending increasing by £221m and resource spending by £140m

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