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  • Bus crash in France

    Following fatal coach crash in northern France on 19 February, people worried about relatives or friends should call the Foreign Office on 0207 008 1500.

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

  • Lords debate developments in the European Union

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell outlined UK support for action to address the crisis in the Eurozone during a debate in the House of Lords on 16 February.

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

  • Minister for Europe visits Edinburgh

    Minister for Europe David Lidington is visiting Edinburgh today to give evidence to the European and External Relations Committee.

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

  • Faith matters: New hope for Pakistan

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met with participants of the New Horizons project on 20 February.

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

  • British and Afghan forces target insurgency in Nahr-e Saraj

    Soldiers from 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) have joined Afghan security forces in an operation to clear a key insurgent 'safe haven' in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Artillery competition trains gunners for rapid reaction role

    Colchester-based 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 Para RHA) held a best gun detachment competition last week at Warcop, in Cumbria…

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

  • Reservists to be called up for Olympics duties

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today informed Parliament that a call-out order has been made under the Reserve Forces Act and that call-out…

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

  • MOD launches facilities contracts for English regions

    Developed under the Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) programme, the contracts have an estimated combined value of up to £4.35 billion…

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

  • Army divers in Helmand River night mission

    Sappers from the Royal Engineers deployed on the complex operation under the cover of darkness, with protection provided by the Afghan Uniform…

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

  • RAF medic uses training to help in car accident

    Senior Aircraftman Bartley, an RAF medic for nine years, was driving back to Linton-on-Ouse from duty at RAF Church Fenton when he came across…

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

  • Rollover of restrictive measures on Zimbabwe

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament after the EU agreed to renew the Measures for another year.

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

  • Government announces new Director of Fair Access

    Professor Les Ebdon will take over from Sir Martin Harris later this year. His role will be to safeguard fair access to higher education and…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the University of Edinburgh Business School

    Check against delivery There are four key challenges to address for UK energy security - in the medium to long term: declining domestic…

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

  • Charles Hendry visit shows Scottish green growth in action

    Minister of State Charles Hendry saw the positive effects of Government support for Scottish renewable energy projects during an official visit…

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

  • Francis Maude speech - The Big Society and the City

    Francis Maude delivered a speech at an Institute of Directors ‘Big Society and the City’ event at Portcullis House on 20 February 2012.

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

  • Our website survey results

    Thanks for all your comments - here’s what we’re doing next

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

  • Ed Vaizey welcomes new BBFC classification for downloaded content

    ‘Watch and Rate’ scheme to help parents protect their children online

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

  • Culture Minister launches support programme for libraries

    A new support programme that will secure a place for public libraries at the heart of the Big Society was unveiled by Ed Vaizey today.

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

  • Culture Secretary announces action plan to boost philanthropy

    £80 million fund at heart of Government drive to boost private giving to arts organisations and create a new generation of philanthropists

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

  • Games industry urged to help build skills base

    Minister calls on industry, schools and Government to work closely together to equip young people for technology jobs.

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