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  • 31 Squadron take on 31,000-mile Afghan challenge

    During their current deployment to Afghanistan, the RAF's 31 Squadron are aiming to raise £31,000 for charity by running, cycling or rowing 31,000 miles (50,000km).

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

  • New repatriation centre at RAF Brize Norton

    The facilities include a £1.9m repatriation centre and the newly-named ‘Britannia Gate’ through which the corteges of fallen Service personnel…

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

  • Tri-Service team prepares for Antarctic expedition

    The first mission rehearsal exercise for the 24 men and women who will take part in the British Services Antarctic Expedition (BSAE) 2012 took place in Switzerland this summer.

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

  • RAF strikes Gaddafi hometown

    British aircraft have again been in action over Libya, as part of NATO's mission to enforce UNSCR 1973, including an attack on a headquarters bunker in Muammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte.

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

  • David Willetts appoints first members of new UK Space Agency Steering Board

    The Steering Board’s role is to advise Ministers on the strategies to be adopted by the UK Space Agency. The Board also provides advice and …

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

  • Government publishes list of RDA assets transferring to HCA

    It was announced on 6 July that RDA land and property assets would be transferred to HCA, with local communities and businesses involved in …

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

  • Home Secretary agrees march ban

    English Defence League members were to march in Tower Hamlets on September 3, with rival demonstrations expected from opposition groups.

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

  • DFID research: The threat to cassava production from pests and diseases

    The threat to cassava production from pests and diseases.

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

  • Britain meets key CAP reform allies

    Britain has held talks with Sweden and Denmark on how to make sure Europe radically reforms the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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

  • Appointments to the Natural England board

    William Cockbain and Professor David Macdonald have been appointed to the Board of Natural England.

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

  • New figures shine a light on A&E quality

    New figures showing the quality of A&E services have been published for the first time today.

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

  • Alcohol statistics released

    The North West Public Health Observatory has published statistics on hospital admissions related to alcohol.

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

  • Lancet publishes series of obesity articles

    The Lancet has published a series of articles on obesity which suggest that 40 per cent of adults could be obese by 2030 if current trends continue.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS Inpatient and outpatient events

    Statistics were released today by the Department of Health for NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting for the quarter ending 30 June 2011.

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

  • Accident and Emergency provisional quality indicators

    A new report sets out data coverage, data quality and performance information.

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

  • Improving the process of death certification

    This letter to directors of public health from Professor John Newton, Lead Regional Director for Public Health on Death Certification Reforms, provides an update on the national reforms to death certification.

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

  • The health-related harms of drugs

    The health harms arising from licit and illicit substance use and misuse are wide-ranging and vary depending on the substance used and the pattern and context of their use, but it is well established that their use represent…

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

  • Educating health visitors for a transformed service

    New guidance for education commissioners, higher education institutions and lecturers sets out the approach on aligning education with regard to provision of a transformed health visiting service.

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

  • NHS admissions, referrals and attendances

    latest national statistics on NHS inpatient and outpatient waiting events for the quarter ending June.

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

  • Health visitor return to practice framework

    In February 2011, the Government made a firm commitment to increase the health visitor workforce by 4,200 by 2015.

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