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  • Sarah Teather responds to criticism of the SEN green paper in 'The Guardian'

    Children's Minister Sarah Teather writes to 'The Guardian' to respond to inaccurate claims about the SEN and disability green paper.

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

  • Illegal limo first vehicle to be crushed under new powers

    Stretch limousines are crushed after being found operating illegally and violating UK safety laws.

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  • Modernisation of the coastguard service

    Announces an extension in the response period for a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.

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

  • Northumberland flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Northumberland has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Japanese earthquake update - Government response

    At 1446hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis.

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

  • UN Human Rights Council meets to discuss human rights situation in Libya

    The UN Human Rights Council had a debate today on the follow-up to the Special Session on Libya on 25 February.

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

  • Foreign Office extremely concerned by Israel’s decision on settlements

    FCO spokesperson comments on the Government of Israel’s decision to approve 400 new housing units in settlements in the West Bank.

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

  • UK celebrates Commonwealth Day

    The UK Government today marked Commonwealth Day with a renewed pledge to reinvigorate the UK's relationship with the Commonwealth.

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

  • US/UK military investigation into the death of Linda Norgrove released

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the outcome of the investigation into the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove.

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

  • "Britain will remain at the forefront of Europe in leading the response to this crisis"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has updated parliament on the special European Council on 11 March which focussed on Libya and the Middle East.

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

  • Royal Navy rescues Cornish fishermen

    A Royal Navy Search and Rescue Squadron airlifted five Newlyn fishermen from their sinking vessel to safety last week.

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

  • Royal Irish Regiment mounts its largest air assault since 1945

    1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH) has conducted a huge air assault operation in Helmand province, overwhelming an insurgent safe haven and leaving the enemy unable to respond.

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

  • HQ staff in Helmand run half-marathon for charity

    Service personnel based at Headquarters Task Force Helmand (HQ TFH) in Lashkar Gah have taken part in a half-marathon relay race around their small base.

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

  • Dr Fox thanks Malta for assistance with Libya evacuations

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has paid tribute to the Maltese Government and its people for their assistance in evacuating stranded British citizens and foreign nationals from Libya.

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

  • Defence project managers' excellence recognised

    Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) programme and project managers are performing near the top of a wide field of international blue chip companies and other government organisations in the UK and overseas, according to…

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

  • £11 million testing facility to make air travel safer

    Chipir’ will be the first dedicated facility outside of the US to look at how silicon microchips respond to cosmic radiation. It will use an…

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

  • TV helping promote entrepreneurship as a career

    The ‘Impact of Media on Entrepreneurial Intentions and Actions’ report supports the view that media portrayals of enterprise are promoting more…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP and EU environment ministers letter in the Guardian

    Dear editor The EU Commission’s 2050 low-carbon roadmap released last week needs to raise Europe’s sights beyond its current 2020 emission …

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

  • Social policy expert appointed to lead independent fuel poverty review

    Social policy expert Professor John Hills has been appointed by Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP to lead an independent…

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

  • The nuclear situation in Japan: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    “We take this incident extremely seriously even though there is no reason to expect a similar scale of seismic activity in the UK. I have called…

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