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  • Transcript of the Foreign Secretary's question and answer session on Twitter

    During his visit to India, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions on Twitter on the UK's relationship with India.

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

  • New Chief of the General Staff announced

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of General Sir Peter Wall as the new Chief of the General Staff, it has been announced today, Thursday 29 July 2010.

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

  • Royal Navy divers join fight against IEDs in Helmand

    Predominantly based at Camp Bastion, the quartet of divers will work in support of the British Army’s 61 Field Squadron (Explosive Ordnance …

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

  • Canadian cowboy trains British soldiers to spot IEDs

    The British Army has recruited a Canadian cowboy to teach soldiers how to look for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) hidden in the ground when deployed in Afghanistan.

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

  • New CT scanners improve trauma care at Camp Bastion

    The new facility will significantly improve the treatment available to injured Service personnel in theatre, and was opened by the Director …

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

  • Prince honours Lynx crews for 'keeping the Taliban's heads down'

    His Royal Highness Prince Charles presented Afghan service medals this week to members of 1st Regiment Army Air Corps (1 Regt AAC) who have recently been operating Lynx helicopters over Helmand.

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

  • Response to public comments on the Coalition Government’s approach on Foreign Affairs

    The Foreign Office has today published the following response to public comments on The Coalition: Our Programme for Government on Foreign Affairs.

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

  • Extension of the UK India Education and Research Initiative

    The expanded programme is likely to have strands of collaboration on higher education, skills, leadership and quality in education, and work…

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

  • UK firms announce multi-million pound deals in India

    Speaking alongside Indian Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath, Dr. Cable said that the deals showed the enormous potential offered…

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

  • Minister announces further investment in marine renewables during Wave Hub visit

    Mr Prisk, who kicked off a two-day tour of Cornwall, said the additional £1.5 million grant from the RDA would allow wave energy company Ocean…

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

  • Millions of fake items seized in fight against counterfeiting and piracy

    The annual IP (Intellectual Property) Crime Report reveals the extensive action being taken across the country and the significant collaboration…

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

  • New Director for Office of Manpower Economics

    Mr Dart, who is currently the Director for Advanced Manufacturing Industries at BIS, will take over from the current Director Ian Jones on 1…

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

  • New Chief Executive announced for the Economic and Social Research Council

    Announcing the appointment the Secretary of State said: “I would like to welcome Professor Boyle as the new Chief Executive of the Economic…

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

  • More choice on when to stop working - default retirement age retired

    The new plans allow for a six month transition from the existing regulations, following the announcement in the Budget that the DRA would be…

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

  • Digest of UK energy statistics 2010

    The Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics 2010 is published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. With many detailed tables…

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

  • Michael Moore, Secretary of State for Scotland visits technology firms

    Mr Moore first visited Thales UK before visiting Touch Bionics. Two very different companies who are both at the forefront of Scotland's technology Industry - a sector which is vital to Scotland's future economy.

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

  • Voluntary sector asked for their ideas on 'more for less'

    Francis Maude and Nick Hurd have written an open letter to voluntary and social enterprise sectors asking them for ideas to help reduce the deficit.

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

  • Open letter to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors

    Open letter to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors asking them to contribute their ideas to help reduce the deficit.

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

  • Transport routes during the 2012 Games

    Olympic Route Network published

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

  • Consultation on new third sector fund

    A new fund that will benefit a range of small to large civil society organisations will be launched by DFID this year.

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