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  • Britain’s Foreign Policy: Foreign Secretary's interview with Sky News

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, spoke to Sky News outlining some of the Government's vision for UK foreign policy.

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

  • Gurkhas and ANA bring life back to the village of Piand Kalay

    Joint patrols between members of 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1 RGR) and Afghan National Army (ANA) troops have seen the pernicious influence of insurgents in the village of Piand Kalay diminish and a new level of …

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

  • Operation LION'S GAP helps villagers intimidated by insurgents

    British and Afghan soldiers recently deployed on an operation to the south of Nad 'Ali after they heard that local villagers were being terrorised by insurgents.

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

  • Defence scientists honoured

    The MOD's Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) recognised excellence within the Defence Science and Technology community recently at the London awards ceremony of the CSA Commendation Scheme.

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

  • British forces are blogging from Afghanistan

    British forces in Afghanistan have launched a mass blogging initiative involving dozens of personnel writing regular posts from the front line on the Army, Navy and RAF websites.

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

  • MOD signs contract for new armoured vehicle

    The MOD has signed a £500m contract for the demonstration phase of seven prototype Scout armoured fighting vehicles for the Army.

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

  • US Central Command hosts Liam Fox

    UK Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, has visited the heart of the United States' military command tackling the war in Afghanistan.

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

  • DE putting soldiers first in Germany

    Defence Estates (DE) has refurbished three Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks within Barker Barracks at Paderborn Garrison in Germany under the Soldier First programme.

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

  • The Turks and Caicos Islands: Good Governance

    The leader of the People’s Democratic Movement, Doug Parnell, paid an introductory call on Henry Bellingham MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Royal Marine Corporal Seth Stephens killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm today that Royal Marine Corporal Seth Stephens was killed in southern Afghanistan on 1 July 2010.

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  • Edward Davey responds to FRC Stewardship Code

    “More effective shareholder engagement is central to rebuilding trust in the corporate sector following the global financial crisis. The new…

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

  • David Willetts announces £8.4m investment in Plastic Electronics

    Thirteen businesses have been successful in winning the funding via two competitions run by the Technology Strategy Board. They will help to…

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

  • Business Secretary co-chairs his first Automotive Council meeting

    Dr Cable responded to the news while attending his first meeting of the Automotive Council as co-chair. The Council was set up to look at the…

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

  • Sunny outlook for Brits calling home on holiday

    Welcoming the new European Commission regulations which become effective today, the Minister commented: “As people set off on holiday abroad…

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

  • Cutting red tape committee meets for the first time

    As the Deputy Prime Minister launched the “Your Freedom” campaign to change the balance of power away from the state, the Reducing Regulation…

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

  • David Willetts Minister for Universities and Science Comments on the latest HESA figures

    ” These figures show that employers are continuing to recruit graduates in large numbers, even though these are students who graduated at the…

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

  • Engineering advice central to updated guidelines on scientific advice

    The updated 'Guidelines on the use of scientific and engineering advice within government' highlight the importance of engineering advice.

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

  • Mark Prisk comments on NAO report on Impact Assessments

    “The findings of this report highlight the pressing need for a change of mindset in Government when it comes to regulation and this is something…

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

  • Scotland Office Minister opens new Windfarm on Skye

    Scotland Office Minster David Mundell today visited Skye to officially open Edinbane Windfarm.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister asks British people: “What is freedom to you?”

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will today issue a call to arms against pointless regulation and unnecessary bureaucracy.

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