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  • Fire Futures, an independent review of the fire and rescue service in England

    An independent review into the fire and rescue service in England that looks into its role, efficiency, accountability and work with other emergency…

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

  • Fire Minister Bob Neill calls time on FiReControl

    Fire Minister Bob Neill MP today reached agreement with the main FiReControl contractor, Cassidian (formerly EADS Defence and Security), to …

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

  • Next steps on the road to zero carbon

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps says the government is on track to turn its commitment for greener homes into a reality.

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

  • Funding announced for HEFCE, science and research

    Funding allocations to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for 2011-12 and science and research announced today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to journalist Brian Hanrahan

    The BBC correspondent has died aged 61 after a short battle with cancer.

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

  • HRH the Duke of York visits UK effort in Helmand

    His Royal Highness the Duke of York has visited the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Lashkar Gah as part of a visit to southern Afghanistan.

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

  • Industrial action in Greece

    Due to industrial action on 20-24 December public transport in the Athens region will be disrupted.

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

  • Minister for Europe condemns Belarus election violence

    After the Belarus elections the United Kingdom calls on the Government of Belarus to apply the rule of law impartially and effectively.

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

  • Jocks and Afghan police in hot pursuit of Taliban

    During the recent incident, the Afghan National Police (ANP) Commander on duty at Check Point Schoolhouse, around 30km east of Helmand&rsquo…

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

  • Evaluation report into Community Veterans Mental Health Pilots published

    In 2007, following concerns that some veterans were unwilling to use NHS services or that the NHS was unsuitable for their specific needs, the…

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

  • Government engages with industry on defence and security

    The Government has today launched a Green Paper which marks the formal consultation on equipment, support, and technology for UK defence and security.

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

  • Higher education funding for 2011-12 and beyond

    Letter to Tim Melville-Ross, chairman of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). Provides details of the allocations that …

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  • Entertainment and model agency owners banned from operating for 10 years

    The case was heard at Glasgow Employment Tribunal and follows a successful investigation by the Employment Agency Standards (EAS), which is …

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

  • A year of transition for universities

    The letter from Secretary of State Vince Cable and Universities Minister David Willetts sets out what HEFCE’s priorities should be when allocating…

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

  • Funding for science and research

    Commenting on the allocations, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “Our world class science and research base is a key national…

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

  • Domestic heating oil supplies: Written Ministerial Statement by Charles Hendry

    Many households across the UK without access to the natural gas grid rely on deliveries of heating oil to heat their homes. Heating oil is also…

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

  • Temporary limit on migrant workers is back up and running

    In statement to Parliament, Damian Green confirmed that interim limit on skilled workers from outside EU is legal and back up and running.

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

  • Budget allocations for Defra confirmed

    The budget allocations for Defra and its arms length bodies for the next financial year were published today.

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

  • Home Secretary statement on terror arrests

    Theresa May thanks the police and security service.

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

  • The UK’s opt-in to negotiating mandates for Passenger Name Record agreements between the EU and Australia, Canada and the United States

    Damian Green's speech on the use of Passenger Name Record data.

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