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  • Defence Secretary meets Governor of Helmand on visit to UK

    Governor Mangal spent time with Dr Fox discussing the current situation in Helmand province where the bulk of Britain’s 9,500 troops are deployed…

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

  • Tank Regiment soldiers support development in Helmand

    Soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment have been working with the Military Stabilisation Support Team (MSST) in Lashkar Gah to build relationships with locals and help refurbish a school.

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

  • Navy team boards and destroys pirate ship

    A Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel, deployed as part of an international naval task force operating in the Somali Basin, has located, boarded and destroyed a pirate vessel found to be carrying assault rifles and rocket-propelled…

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

  • Army vehicle crew training school opens in Germany

    The British Army has opened a new facility in Germany to provide soldiers and marines who are likely to deploy to Afghanistan next year with essential training in how to operate military vehicles as a crew.

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

  • Aviation medics push limits to protect RAF aircrews

    Tornado GR4 crews currently deployed to Afghanistan are already benefiting from high-tech lifesaving equipment that has been tested and developed…

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

  • "We want to see Albania making real progress towards EU membership"

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Minister for Europe David Lidington met Albanian President Topi today in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt. While there he is encouraging parties to take the steps needed to resume direct talks on the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister "greatly saddened" by loss of life and devastation in St Lucia

    Minister for the Caribbean Jeremy Browne has spoken after Hurricane Tomas hit St Lucia.

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

  • Lightening the Load - Better Regulation Executive Report Published

    “In compiling this report, I’ve been struck by the way that so many of our micro-businesses are struggling to cope with existing regulations…

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

  • Progressive plans for higher education

    Universities play a key role in promoting social mobility as well as economic growth. The new reforms will offer a more generous package of …

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

  • Government to cut planning and consents bureaucracy

    Responding to Adrian Penfold’s review of non-planning consents, business minister Mark Prisk and planning minister Bob Neill said the Government…

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

  • Best practice for councils managing spending cuts with civil society

    Nick Hurd has published examples of how local authorities can work well with charities and groups to minimise the impact of spending cuts.

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

  • Green Paper to put Big Society at heart of public service reform

    Ministers have pledged to open up new opportunities in public services for charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises.

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

  • JMW Turner’s final masterpiece of the Eternal City, Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino, under threat of permanent export

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant Turner masterpiece

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

  • Government forced to step in to determine levy scheme

    The government will be responsible for determining the 50th Horserace Betting Levy

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

  • JMW Turner’s final masterpiece of the Eternal City, Modern Rome – Campo Vaccino, under threat of permanent export

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant Turner masterpiece.

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

  • Government forced to step in to determine levy scheme

    The government will be responsible for determining the 50th Horserace Betting Levy after the parties involved failed to reach agreement.

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

  • Minister responds to committee report

    Damian Green responds to claims made by the Home Affairs Select Committee on long-term migrants entering the UK.

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

  • Theresa May on counter-terrorism priorities

    The Home Secretary made her first major speech on counter-terrorism saying tough decisions will be taken to protect the British public.

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

  • Terrorism: Home Secretary's speech on the response to the terrorist threat

    This speech was to the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on 3 November 2010. The version here is as written, rather than as delivered.

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