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  • WWII airman celebrates 100th birthday

    A former Second World War Spitfire pilot celebrated his 100th birthday on New Year's Day.

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

  • MOD invites tenders for UK construction projects

    Ten private sector companies have been invited to tender for a new framework agreement to deliver construction projects across the UK Defence estate.

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

  • Top tax criminals get over 150 years behind bars

    The 32 top tax criminals of 2012 have been sentenced to a combined total of 155 years and 10 months behind bars.

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

  • New vision for district nursing

    A new vision and service model for district nursing has been published today.

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

  • Secretary of State for Northern Ireland looks forward to 2013

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, hopes to build on successes of 2012.

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

  • Equipment approved to drug test drivers

    Police will be able to introduce equipment to test drivers for drugs after the home office approved kit for use in stations.

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

  • 'Friends and family' test to expose poor care in NHS

    New care test will be adopted by hospitals and GP surgeries in England, says Prime Minister.

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

  • More motorists use DVLA’s digital service on Christmas Day

    DVLA releases figures that show nearly 8,000 motorists taxed or declared their vehicle off the road via a digital service on Christmas Day.

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  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned by conflict in Burma

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP expressed dismay today at the ongoing violence in Kachin state in Burma.

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

  • Ministers urge progress between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway say that Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan must seize the opportunity for peace now.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns persecution of religious minorities in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the re-arrest of Christian pastor in Iran.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses progress in Somalia with Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Somali Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam today.

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

  • Keeping the UK military on the map

    The experts at the Defence Geographic Centre near London are keeping UK Armed Forces worldwide on the right track.

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

  • Press Release: Commenting on the latest UCAS 2013 cycle applicant figures

    A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills spokesperson said: It is too early to form a definitive picture about university applications…

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

  • Better choices, better deals

    A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.

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

  • £30 million boost as Start-Up Loans for young entrepreneurs expanded

    Thousands more young people have the opportunity to apply for government loans to turn their business ideas into reality.

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

  • Playful pup newest recruit to Irish Guards

    An Irish Wolfhound puppy called Domhnall is the new regimental mascot for the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.

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

  • Support for Innovation Workshop

    A series of one day workshops about government support for business R&D and innovation.

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

  • Cash boost to tackle local pinch points

    Councils are invited to apply for a share of the £170 million Local Pinch Point Fund to remove bottlenecks on the highway network.

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

  • End of the road for over 9,000 traffic signs

    As unnecessary signs are removed from our roads the Secretary of State for Transport calls for local authorities to continue the cull.

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