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  • British Ambassador's statement on Peace Jirga

    British Ambassador makes a statement following the conclusion of the Afghanistan Peace Jirga

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

  • Getting Europe back to work

    Minister for Europe, David Lidington's first overseas speech since appointment. Delivered in Stockholm on the 7 June.

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

  • UK forces killed in 2009 remembered at National Memorial Arboretum

    Hundreds gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Saturday for a dedication ceremony paying tribute to the 119 British forces personnel killed on active service during 2009.

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

  • Vital families link gets new Gloucestershire home

    Defence Estates (DE) has completed a new eco-friendly home for a Gloucester-based organisation which forms a vital link between front-line troops in Afghanistan and Service families in the UK.

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

  • Army chefs prepare for Helmand

    The event saw military teams from constituent units of 16 Air Assault Brigade being tested over two days in a gruelling regime of military skills…

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

  • British forces push back Taliban in southern Nad 'Ali

    The operation was undertaken by Combined Force Nad ‘Ali whose units include 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, the Royal Dragoon…

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

  • Royal Marines are first to use new Sharpshooter rifle in Helmand

    The first new infantry combat rifle to be issued to troops for more than 20 years has arrived in Afghanistan and is being used by Royal Marines from 40 Commando.

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

  • RAF pilot honoured for courage in Afghanistan

    A Chinook pilot from RAF Odiham was presented with a Distinguished Flying Cross for his 'superior flying skills' in Afghanistan at a prestigious ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday 4 June 2010.

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

  • Online consultation on innovation and economic growth

    DFID is undertaking research into how the spread of new technology increases economic growth in low-income countries and what can be done to encourage it.

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

  • Alan Duncan visits Nepal

    Video and photos of Minister of State for International Development, Alan Duncan MP, on a fact-finding visit to Nepal. It was his first overseas visit since he was appointed as Minister of State on 13 May 2010.

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

  • Maternal health tops agenda in Washington

    DFID will seek the best ways to gather maternal mortality data at the Women Deliver conference

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

  • Environment Secretary visits recycling scheme

    The scheme rewards householders who volunteer to participate with points worth up to £135 a year, from over 100 reward partners.

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

  • Advanced sight arrangements or Saville Report confirmed

    Secretary of State confirms families of those killed or injured and soldiers directly involved will have advanced sight of Saville Inquiry report.

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

  • Welsh Secretary puts Welsh Language at heart of referendum question development

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today announced that she had invited the Welsh Language Board to join the Wales Office’s project …

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

  • Welsh Secretary sees innovation at Swansea University

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan saw how a purpose-built medical research facility in Swansea is helping high profile companies to…

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

  • Publication of hospital data on MRSA bacteraemias and C. difficile infections: notification to NHS trusts

    Letter announcing weekly publication of data on MRSA bacteraemias and C. Difficile infections for all hospitals in England.

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  • Government announces changes to qualifications and the curriculum

    Details of the announcement that state schools can now offer iGCSEs in key subjects, and that phase 4 diplomas will be scrapped.

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

  • Changes to qualifications and curriculum: iGCSEs get go-ahead and Rose review is scrapped

    Details on changes to iGCSE qualifications in key subjects, with results set to be included in school performance tables.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech on the economy

    A transcript of a speech on cutting the deficit given by the Prime Minister in Milton Keynes on 7 June 2010.

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

  • Tackling the deficit

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a speech today on the need to cut the deficit and deal with Britain's growing debt.

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