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  • UK Environment Minister to attend COP10, Nagoya

    Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman calls for countries to come together to protect biodiversity.

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

  • Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team refurbishes Afghan Police checkpoint

    British-led Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) has refurbished a key base for the Afghan National Police who are being handed more responsibility for security in Helmand from UK and other ISAF troops.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Britain's spending review

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has written about what the spending review means to the UK and its relationship with other countries.

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

  • John Ashton: “Bolivia and the UK have a powerful common interest in reaching a global deal on climate change”

    Interview with the Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Climate Change, John Ashton, who visited Bolivia on 18-19 October and met President Evo Morales.

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

  • Rail strikes in Greece

    Rail services in Greece will be affected by strike action between 25 - 29 October.

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

  • RAF Gunner helps keep Camp Bastion fed and secure

    Camp Bastion is at the heart of British operations in Afghanistan - the logistics hub that keeps operations flowing - and it is RAF force protection that makes sure this vital asset remains secure.

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

  • HMS Daring teams up with USS Enterprise for Atlantic exercise

    One of Britain's newest warships HMS Daring has spent most of October working with the US aircraft carrier USS Enterprise off the Eastern Seaboard of the USA - demonstrating her powerful capabilities.

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

  • Jurassic Coast: the perfect preparation for Afghan-bound troops

    The crisp autumnal morning chill is punctuated by the dull crump of tank shells hitting their distant targets. Precise instructions ensure that weapons' systems are swiftly recalibrated to land every round as close to th…

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

  • HQ ARRC stages key Afghanistan training in Cornwall

    Almost 1,000 personnel from the HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) and other agencies linked up in Cornwall last week for a key NATO training exercise at RAF St Mawgan.

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

  • REME battalion snatches victory in 7th Armoured Brigade sailing challenge

    A team from 2 Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) has won 7th Armoured Brigade's annual regatta in one of the closest fought contests in years

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

  • Reports of HMS Astute grounded

    Various media outlets have reported that HMS Astute appears to have grounded off the Isle of Skye.

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

  • Gas storage licence awarded for major North Sea project

    The Government today issued a Gas Storage Licence for ENI’s proposed major new gas storage facility at the Deborah field, under the Southern…

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

  • UKBA responds to allegations of mistreatment on a deportation flight

    UKBA has responded to the Guardian newspaper following publication of footage of an illegal immigrant being returned to their home country.

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

  • A proportionate response'

    The system of checks on people working with children and vulnerable adults will be reconsidered, Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone announced today.

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

  • Scrutiny of vetting and barring scheme gets underway

    The system of checks for people working with children and vulnerable adults will be reviewed in a radical examination of the VBS.

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

  • Vetting and barring scheme remodelling

    The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mrs Theresa May): I announced on 15 June that further implementation of the vetting and…

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen opens vsitors centre at Lisburn Coca-Cola plant

    Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has visited Coca-Cola Hellenic in Lisburn to tour the recently opened factory and to open the companies new visitors' experience.

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen guest of honour at reception celebrating 150 years of Cadet Forces

    Beginning the second day of a visit to Northern Ireland, Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, attended a reception at Hillsborough Castle to celebrate 150 years of Cadet Forces.

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen marks refurbishment at Belfast International Airport

    Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, on the final engagement of a two day visit to Northern Ireland attended a reception at Belfast International Airport to mark the completion of m…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 22 October 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Iain Duncan Smith, Dr David Kelly, Wikileaks and councils.

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