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  • Press briefing: morning 8 November 2010

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Afghanistan, China and Cyprus.

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

  • UK’s tax system has over 1000 reliefs

    There are over 1000 reliefs in the UK’s tax system the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has revealed today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "Flawed election in Burma does not represent progress"

    "The British Government will stand by the people of Burma and will continue to maintain pressure on the regime until we see real progress on democracy, governance and human rights".

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on Burma : "these are not free, fair, open elections"

    Minister for South East Asia and Far East Jeremy Browne discusses Burma's elections on BBC News.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP to talk energy security and climate change in first visit to China since appointment

    The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, the British Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change arrived in Beijing on Sunday on a three day visit (8…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP visits China

    7-10 November 2010 The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, visited China as part of the UK-China Summit…

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

  • Duke of York attends service of remembrance in Belfast Cathedral

    The Duke of York attended the Annual Service of Remembrance for the Royal Irish Regiment held in Belfast Cathedral, November 2010.

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

  • London councils summit 2010

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. I’m going to avoid all the obvious jokes about Guy Fawkes night. No corny…

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

  • Earthquake and volcanic activity in Indonesia

    Bad weather is hampering rescue efforts to the tsunami hit Mentawai Islands. Mount Merapi volcano continues to erupt violently.

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

  • University funding reforms will "promote social mobility"

    Higher education should be a right for all, not a privilege for the few, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said today in a podcast.

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

  • School governors encouraged to consider academy freedoms

    Schools Minister Lord Hill praises school governors as he sets out plans to strengthen their role.

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

  • UK government sells right to operate first high speed railway

    Canadian consortium to run High Speed 1.

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

  • High Speed 1

    HS1 Limited sold to 'Borealis Infrastructure' and 'Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan'.

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

  • Baroness Hanham praises Kensington and Chelsea Social Councils' Big Society work

    Communities Minister Baroness Hanham recognises the important role the charity and voluntary sector play in motivating communities.

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

  • Foreign Office Ministers visit Royal Marines following their return from Afghanistan

    Minister for Afghanistan Alistair Burt and Minister Jeremy Browne visited 40 Commando Royal Marines in Taunton on 4 November.

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

  • Zeinab Badawi on freedom of expression in the UK

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, the Sudanese-born BBC World News anchor celebrates the liberties we enjoy in Britain, considering them real cornerstones of democracy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's message for Diwali

    "I would like to wish all the Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities in Britain and around the world a very happy Diwali and prosperous year ahead".

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

  • Report launched on ways to reach $100bn finance goal agreed in the Copenhagen Accord

    The High-level Advisory Group on Climate Finance (AGF) has launched a report on mobilising finances to help poorer countries.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern over human rights in Syria

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt raised concerns during a telephone conversation with the Syrian Ambassador to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns "sickening attacks" in Pakistan

    Following bomb attacks on 2 mosques in Pakistan, Foreign Office Minister for Pakistan Alistair Burt has made a statement.

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