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  • Ask Ed Vaizey December 2010

    Ed Vaizey’s answers to your questions.

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

  • Chair of S4C confirms retirement

    John Walter Jones has written to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to confirm his decision to retire as Chair of the S4C Authority.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt announces action plan to boost philanthropy

    An £80 million fund is at the heart of a new Government drive to boost private giving to arts organisations

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

  • David Verey appointed as DCMS lead non-executive director

    Lead non-executive brings business and sector skills as part of Government-wide initiative.

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

  • Government announces 2012 legacy plans

    London 2012 brings sporting, economic and social benefits to UK.

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

  • Shott report into local television published

    Nicholas Shott’s report into the conditions necessary for financially viable local TV stations has been published today. 

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

  • More funding for Olympic and Paralympic sports

    UK Sport announces £2.6 million increase for success in 2012.

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

  • Mitchell: Aid agencies to focus on value for money

    Announcement of Programme Partnership Arrangements the UK Government will support.

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

  • Chief Executive appointed to new Government Agency

    Catherine Brown as the first Chief Executive of the new Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA).

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

  • Local authorities receive additional funding to prepare for floods

    Funding will be allocated to Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs).

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

  • Professor Munro wants to hear from child protection professionals

    Professor Munro asks child protection professionals to be frank about what needs to change and the best ways to reform the system.

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

  • Stay safe and warm this Christmas

    With the country in the grip of what’s set to be the coldest December for 100 years, England’s Fire and Rescue Services are advising their residents…

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

  • Industrial action at Portugal's airports

    Baggage handlers and check-in staff call off the strike scheduled for the Christmas period.

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

  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Five year strategy published

    The UK has just published a 5-year strategy for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

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

  • Building stability in Helmand, Afghanistan

    Paul Amato, Deputy Head of Mission at the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction team, has visited Musa Qala to hear about progress there.

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

  • Strengthening UK ties with the Netherlands

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Minister for Europe David Lidington met with the Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal today.

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

  • Minister defends need for private space in diplomacy in the Internet age

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt argued the case for the FCO’s digital engagement activities during a Westminster Hall debate, whilst emphasising the need for certain diplomatic communications to remain private.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses UK concern following Belarus elections

    I urge the Belarusian authorities to ensure that all detainees are given access to adequate medical care and legal representation'

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

    Mr Arthur Snell has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda

    Mr Benedict Llewellyn-Jones OBE will succeed Mr Nicholas Cannon OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

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