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  • ISAF supports Afghan Army medic's work in villages

    A former Mujahidin fighter, now a senior non-commissioned officer in the Afghan National Army (ANA), is bringing medical care to remote villages in central Helmand with the help of ISAF forces.

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

  • Armed Forces Compensation Scheme improved

    The period in which personnel injured in service can claim compensation is to rise from five to seven years from point of diagnosis as part of a series of changes to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.

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

  • Lynx helicopters help bring fight to Taliban

    After nearly two months of being operational in Afghanistan, the world's fastest helicopter, the Lynx Mark 9A, has proved to be a vital boost to the UK's battlefield capability.

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

  • International community supports phased Afghan control over security

    At the Kabul conference yesterday the international community expressed its support for President Karzai's objective that the Afghan National Security Forces should lead and conduct all military operations in all provinc…

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

  • UK space industry enters a new age

    Space Minister David Willetts revealed the UK has signed new agreements with NASA and the Russian Federal Space Bureau during his first major…

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

  • Decision on Free-to-Air Listed Events deferred until 2013

    The decision to review the Free to Air list of sports events has been deferred until the end of the Digital Switchover process in 2012.

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

  • Free-to–air listed events review

    The list of free-to-air sports events will not be reviewed until the end of Digital Switchover.

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

  • Hugh Robertson in Yorkshire

    Yesterday Hugh Robertson visited Yorkshire on his first regional visit outside London

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

  • Decision on Free-to-Air Listed Events deferred until 2013

    The decision to review the Free to Air list of sports events has been deferred until the end of the Digital Switchover process in 2012.

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

  • Developing endowments

    Museums, galleries and other cultural institutions could enjoy a more stable financial future if endowments are more widely used.

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

  • MDGs in focus - MDG 5: Maternal health in Nepal

    Maternal health in Nepal

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

  • Government draws up action plan for fuel of the future

    Government considers how anaerobic digester technology can provide a green energy boost for Britain. 

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

  • Radical new way of managing our seas published today

    The Government has today proposed a new way of managing our seas.

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

  • Comprehensive study of UK seas published today

    The most authoritative assessment ever on the state of the UK seas has been published today.

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

  • Two illegal workers arrested at Liverpool restaurant

    Two people have been arrested following a UK Border Agency raid on a restaurant in Liverpool.

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

  • Home Secretary given responsibility for alcohol licensing

    The Home Office now has full responsibility for alcohol licensing and enforcement which ministers hope will lead to a more consistent approach on this priority issue.

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

  • Ministers seek 'fair and just' resolution for Presbyterian Mutual Society

    Secretary of State meets to find a resolution for PMS members and sets out several courses of action ahead of the next meeting in September.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report 666:European Social Fund Support for In-work Training

    A report is published today by the Department for Work and Pensions covering the European Social Fund Support for In Work Training.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report 667:European Social Fund Evaluation of Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities

    A report is published today by the DWP covering the European Social Fund (ESF) Evaluation of Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities.

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

  • New University will strengthen higher education in West Wales, says Cheryl Gillan

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today welcomed the granting of a Supplemental Charter which paves the way for the merger of two of…

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