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  • Government proposes amendment to war crimes arrest law

    Private individuals would only be able to obtain arrest warrant with consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kosovo ruling

    The International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on Kosovo concludes that Kosovo's declaration of independence did not break international law.

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

  • "Role of British Forces crucial" in Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary was interviewed by British Forces Broadcast Service (BFBS) about the role of British troops in Afghanistan.

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

  • RAF reservists help defend Kandahar Airfield

    Two RAF reservists have been helping co-ordinate a battle group sized operation to defend the giant coalition air base at Kandahar in Afghanistan

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

  • Defence Minister Peter Luff is talking equipment

    For a minister with only a limited military background, the new Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff, has quickly developed a firm grasp of his new brief. Report by Steve Moore.

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

  • Sun Military Awards return to honour best in Defence

    Organised by The Sun newspaper in close association with the Ministry of Defence, the Millies focus on the excellence of Her Majesty’s Armed…

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

  • Green home for MOD equipment team

    Providing flexible space for 600 desks, the new Oak building is part of a major programme to transfer 4,000 posts from the more expensive south…

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

  • Army chaplain brings comfort to the front line

    Reverend Abeledo, aged 51, is spending six months working as Task Force Helmand senior chaplain, where all his skills as a minister will be …

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

  • Changes to rest and recuperation policy

    The move delivers on the commitment outlined in the Coalition Programme for Government to maximise R&R as part of rebuilding the military covenant…

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

  • Lord Howell meets Zimbabwean Deputy Prime Minister

    FCO Minister discusses reform and the economy with Professor Arthur Mutambara, Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.

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

  • Prime Minister promotes trade in New York

    The PM discussed trade and investment opportunities in the UK with senior business leaders during a visit to New York City.

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

  • Student Charter Group gets down to work

    The 11-member group, chaired by Oxford Brookes Vice Chancellor Janet Beer and NUS President Aaron Porter, had their first meeting last Friday…

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

  • John Hayes appointed to joint role

    As Minister of State at the Department for Education he will be responsible for apprenticeships (16 - 18) and careers advice. John Hayes said…

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

  • Consultation on future of skills launched

    The consultation document Skills for Sustainable Growth outlines BIS’s vision for skills and what are expected to be the key elements of a strategy…

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

  • Government publishes AV referendum Bill

    The question voters will be asked in next year’s referendum on the Alternative Vote system has been published for the first time.

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

  • PM to launch National Citizen Service pilots for young people

    Prime Minister David Cameron will today announce plans for 16 year olds to take part in National Citizen Service (NCS) pilots.

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

  • Road to 2012: Setting Out

    Striking new photographic portraits of athletes, politicians and engineers unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

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

  • Men caught hiding in bin bags

    Border officers averted disaster after finding three men wrapped in plastic bin bags in a lorry heading for Workington in Cumbria.

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

  • E-borders contract terminated

    Immigration minister makes written statement to Parliament on technology supplier.

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

  • Pauline Neville-Jones' speech at Farnborough air show security day conference

    The minister for security gave this speech on 22 July at the security day conference at Farnborough air show.

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