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  • FCO statement on recent violence in the Abyei region of Sudan

    We urge all parties to work to secure full implementation of the agreements made in Kadguli in January this year in order to reduce instability and tension.'

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN inquiry into human rights violations in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has today welcomed the appointment of the UN Human Rights Council Commission to investigate human rights violations in Libya.

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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 Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

    The Honourable Alice Walpole has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

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

  • Commander briefs Royal Marines' families ahead of Helmand deployment

    Families and friends of Royal Marines deploying to Afghanistan have been briefed on what to expect when they are separated for the duration of a six-month tour in the next few weeks.

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

  • Veterans' mental health helpline launched

    Veterans with mental health problems will get targeted support from today with the launch of the Combat Stress Support Helpline, delivered by Rethink Mental Illness and funded by the Government.

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

  • Breakdown recovery Helmand-style

    A major multinational exercise held at Camp Bastion has demonstrated how International Security Assistance Force combat vehicles are recovered in the event of breakdown, being bogged down or being disabled by enemy action in…

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

  • Signallers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from Alpha Troop, 244 Signal Squadron, 21 Signal Regiment (Air Support) received their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals

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

  • David Willetts appoints new Student Loans Company non-executive director

    The new SLC non-executive director is Professor Glynis Breakwell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath. Professor Breakwell said: &ldquo…

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

  • Motorsport and auto manufacturers sign up to open their doors

    As part of See Inside Manufacturing nearly 30 companies will throw open their doors in October so that school children and students can get …

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

  • Lance Corporal Stephen McKee killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Stephen McKee, from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 9 March 2011.

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  • Co-op project for Kenyan tea farmers

    A project supporting Kenyan small-scale tea farmers, which features in The Co-operative’s new high profile TV campaign, has received important backing from the Department for International Development(DFID).

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

  • Research shows companies can save money by helping the environment

    Improving resource efficiency is key to a green economy, providing benefits for businesses and the environment while boosting the UK economy.

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

  • Support for hate crime victims

    A charity which records antisemitic incidents has published a new guide to help other minority communities monitor hate crime.

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

  • Home Secretary meets Pakistani counterpart

    The Home Secretary and the Pakistani Interior Minister, Senator Rehman Malik, met yesterday to discuss a range of issues.

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

  • Minister shows red card to homophobia and transphobia in sport

    Britain's biggest sports are backing a new government campaign to stamp out homophobia and transphobia.

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

  • Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson MP's statement on the death of Lance Corporal Stephen McKee

    Comments made by Owen Paterson on the death of Lance Corporal Stephen McKee of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment.

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

  • HRH Duke of Edinburgh meets award winners at Hillsborough Castle

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh today attended the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony at Hillsborough Castle and met 60 Gold Award winners from across Northern Ireland.

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

  • Welsh Secretary sends condolences to Japanese Ambassador

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has written to the Ambassador of Japan to offer her condolences, and on behalf of the people of Wales…

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

  • GP Contract Settlement for 2011-12

    This letter from Dame Barbara Hakin sets out the outcome of negotiations between the BMA General Practitioners Committee (GPC) and NHS Employers on  changes that will apply to GMS contractual arrangements in England from Apr…

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  • Increase in NHS Prescription Charges

    Letter concerning the increase in NHS Prescription Charges from April 2011.

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