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  • Save lives: Clean your hands

    New cases of MRSA bloodstream infection have dropped by 41 % and C. difficile by 30% across the NHS in England since 2009/10. The decrease …

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

  • Secretary of State, Cheryl Gillan visits Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan commended the work of Airbus, during a visit to the company’s HQ in France. The Secretary of State…

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

  • Blantyre House prison gets new Timpson Academy

    A new Timpson training academy at HMP Blantyre House was opened by Secretary of State and Prisons Minister Crispin Blunt.

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

  • Chief Scientific Officer’s Bulletin: May 2012

    The May 2012 edition of the Chief Scientific Officer’s Bulletin is now available.

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  • Nick Gibb at the Diana Award

    Nick Gibb speaks at the Diana Award ceremony about bullying.

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

  • Quarterly Data Summaries Published

    Latest quarterly snapshot on how each department is spending its budget and the results it has achieved.

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

  • Structural Reform Plan progress reports published - April 2012

    Structural Reform Plan progress updates for each UK Government department for April 2012.

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

  • Local partnership ensures driving test service in Angus continues

    Driving tests will continue to be available in Arbroath and Forfar following an agreement to offer tests from 2 local supermarkets.

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

  • Called to be a midwife in northern Nigeria

    How a midwifery school is inspiring a new generation of midwives

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  • Foreign Secretary marks World Press Freedom Day

    "We must ensure that both online and offline innovation and free flow of ideas, information and expression are protected" said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Foreign Secretary awards Afghanistan Civilian Service Medal

    More than 100 civilians were awarded the first Afghanistan Civilian Service Medals for their dedicated work to bring about a better future for Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister concerned by violence in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has called on all involved to show maximum restraint following violence in Cairo.

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

  • Minister for Africa offers condolences after the death of a journalist in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken of the ongoing struggle for press freedom around the world after Somali journalist Farhan James Abudlle was killed.

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

  • "British-supported activities have brought and are bringing stability and security to Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the presentation of the Civilian Service Medal for Afghanistan on 3 May.

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

  • Queen presents new Colours to Coldstream Guards

    Her Majesty The Queen presented new Colours to the 1st Battalion and Number 7 Company of the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle this morning.

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

  • Paratroopers build on urban combat skills

    Paratroopers from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have been practising the urban combat skills they might need as part of the Army's rapid reaction force.

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

  • Hammond - UK would welcome enhanced defence relationship with Germany

    Mr Hammond was hosted by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Auswartige Politik (German Council on Foreign Relations) in Berlin, and his speech was…

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

  • Exercise Joint Warrior concludes

    The two-week, tri-Service exercise, Joint Warrior, which saw thousands of troops from five nations converge in Scotland, drew to a close last week.

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

  • Ground-based air defence systems tested in Olympics security exercise

    The systems are being placed at six sites in and around London for testing with dummy missiles as part of Exercise Olympic Guardian. The nine…

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

  • Report recommends measures to support and increase outward UK student mobility

    The report by Professor Colin Riordan, Chair of the UK HE International Unit, looks at the incentives and obstacles to students studying and…

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