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  • A new politics: cutting Ministerial pay

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg have made a clear commitment to cutting the cost of government, including urgent action to begin reducing the deficit this year.

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

  • Eric Pickles to ask new Housing Minister to review help for homeowners

    A Communities and Local Government spokesperson said: “Figures published today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders and the Ministry of Justice…

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

  • Nick Clegg appointed Deputy Prime Minister

    12 May 2010 Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Nick Clegg as Deputy Prime Minister. It has been agreed…

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

  • William Hague appointed Foreign Secretary

    Rt Hon William Hague MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.

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

  • Foreign Secretary set to visit Washington

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that his first official visit will be to Washington DC. The visit is scheduled to take place this Friday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on plane crash in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: 'Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of all those who lost their lives'

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

  • Dr Liam Fox appointed Secretary of State for Defence

    Dr Liam Fox has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Defence today, Wednesday 12 May 2010.

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

  • Wallace and Gromit' patrol the streets of Kabul

    Lance Corporal Andy Wallace and his patrol dog Gromit from the working dogs section based at Camp Bastion in Helmand province are currently helping to increase security on the streets of Kabul.

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

  • 50th anniversary of Army-led Ten Tors Challenge

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visits Okehampton Camp to mark the 50th anniversary of Ten Tors.

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

  • New Secretary of State sends message to Defence staff

    The new Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, has issued the following message to all Defence staff.

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

  • New National Security Council established

    The inaugural meeting of a National Security Council, which will discuss the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, will be chaired by Prime Minister David Cameron today, Wednesday 12 May 2010.

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

  • Bob Ainsworth sends message to Defence staff

    Bob Ainsworth has stepped down as Defence Secretary and issued the following statement:

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

  • Martin Donnelly appointed acting Head of Diplomatic Service

    Martin Donnelly has been appointed the acting Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS) of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Head of Diplomatic Service.

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

  • National Security Council Established

    The Prime Minister is establishing a National Security Council (NSC), which will oversee all aspects of Britain’s security.

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

  • Libyan plane crash

    The Foreign Office has confirmed that two British nationals were on board a commercial passenger plane which crashed at Tripoli International Airport on 12 May 2010.

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

  • Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister hold first press conference

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have held their first joint press conference following their appointments on Tuesday.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell appointed Secretary of State

    Andrew Mitchell MP has been appointed as Secretary of State for International Development.

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

  • Theresa May appointed Home Secretary

    The new Home Secretary arrived at Home Office headquarters in Westminster today after the Queen approved her appointment.

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

  • Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister press conference: 12 May 2010

    A transcript of a press conference given by Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

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

  • Prince of Wales attends RUAS

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has arrived in Northern Ireland and is visiting the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Annual Show at the King's Hall Complex, Belfast.

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