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  • Foreign Office summons Syrian Ambassador over Homs siege

    The Syrian Ambassador to the UK was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon, where Permanent Under-Secretary Simon Fraser made clear the UK's condemnation of the atrocities being committed by the Syrian regime.

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

  • Syria: "an utterly unacceptable situation which demands a united international response"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the situation in Syria, and plans to put pressure on the Syrian regime.

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

  • Drilling begins in Portsmouth for arrival of Navy's latest carriers

    The next step in preparing Portsmouth Naval Base to be the home of the biggest warships ever built for the Royal Navy began last week.

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

  • Prince William takes up duties in the Falklands

    Flight Lieutenant Wales has commenced his duties as an RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter co-pilot in the Falkland Islands providing SAR cover for both the civilian and military population.

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

  • Artillery regiments start Diamond Jubilee year with a bang

    Various artillery regiments have been firing salutes across the country today to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty The Queen to the throne and the formal start of her Diamond Jubilee year.

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

  • HMS Protector cuts through Antarctic ice

    The ship arrived in Antarctica for the first time two weeks ago after her long sail south from Portsmouth and is following up important survey…

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

  • Prime Minister meets Royal Marines back from Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron visited Royal Marines Commandos, who have recently returned from spearheading Operation HERRICK 14 in Afghanistan, at their base in Plymouth on Friday.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador

    Mrs Linda Mary Cross MBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in succession to Ms Julie Chappell OBE who was Her Majesty's Non-Resident Ambassador.

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

  • Government and business press for prompt payment

    Business Minister Mark Prisk announced a new working group of business representatives would examine issues behind late payment, while the Association…

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

  • Challenge to find the best new British innovations launched

    The Make it in Great Britain Challenge is open to inventors, manufacturers, engineers, designers, businesses of all sizes, young people and …

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

  • Cable launches biggest ever Apprenticeship Week

    The week is on track to be the biggest Apprenticeship Week to-date, with over 500 events across the country celebrating the countless achievements…

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

  • Going for growth means going for green

    06 February 2012 Deputy Prime Minister and new Energy and Climate Change Secretary to visit green homes testing site Offshore wind industry…

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

  • Behavioural Insights Team publish paper on fraud, error and debt

    The Behavioural Insights Team has published a paper on fraud, debt and error.

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

  • Official Diamond Jubilee photographs released

    Specially commissioned photographs of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh to mark the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Accession

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

  • Huge support for Sainsbury's School Games competition

    Starting gun fired on race to finals on Olympic Park.

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

  • Yorkshire businesses shaping rural policy in first rural roadshow

    Yorkshire business and community leaders are helping shape Government action to support rural areas today in the first of a series of Rural Roadshows with Defra ministers.

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

  • Secretary of State The Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP and Mrs Paterson Visit the Giants Causeway

    Secretary of State the Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP and Mrs Paterson brave the weather and visit the Giants Causeway with family and friends.

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

  • Code of Practice (NI) for the use of stop and search powers under the Terrorism Act 2000: launch of consultation

    Secretary of State for Northern Ireland launches consultation on the statutory guidance to officers of the Police Service of Northern Ireland exercising stop and search powers under sections 43, 43A and 47A of the Terrorism …

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

  • National survey of investment in mental health services for 2011-12

    Mental Health Strategies is a long established leading provider of support to organisations wishing to improve mental health services across…

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

  • Dangers of vitamin D deficiency highlighted

    Following fresh concerns about vitamin D deficiency, the UK's 4 Chief Medical Officers have written to health professionals reminding them about this issue.

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