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  • London 2012 inspires more competitive sport in schools

    David Cameron announces that promoting competitive team and individual sports will be at the heart of the new primary school curriculum

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

  • Home Secretary thanks police for their role in keeping Olympics safe

    Theresa May has visited the Olympic Park to thank police officers who have worked to make London 2012 a success.

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

  • Competitive sport for children at the heart of Olympics Legacy

    PM announces all primary school pupils to play competitive team sports - school games aim to inspire all children to take part.

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

  • PM puts the Olympic spotlight on global hunger and malnutrition

    Downing Street brings together world leaders to tackle malnutrition for millions of children around the world.

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

  • RHI Regulations to implement the Stand-by Mechanism for the budget management of the non-domestic RHI scheme

    The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) regulations to implement the Stand-by Mechanism for the budget management of the non-domestic RHI scheme …

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: Geoff Russell, Chief Executive, Skills Funding Agency (BIS)

    Approval for Geoff Russell, former Chief Executive, Skills Funding Agency (BIS), on business appointments after leaving Crown Service

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  • UK and Brazil to co-host event to tackle global hunger

    As the Olympics close, Prime Minister David Cameron and Vice President Michel Temer of Brazil call on the world to take action before the next Olympic Games in 2016.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Friday 10 August

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • UK condemns terrorist attack in Turkey

    "The British Government stands steadfast with Turkey in its fight against terrorism."

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will expand its support to the Syrian people and political opposition with an extra £5 million in non-lethal practical assistance.

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

  • UK Government welcomes appointment of Egypt's new leadership

    The UK Government has written to Egypt’s new leadership congratulating them on their appointments and setting out its commitment to working with them as they address the challenges ahead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kenyan Prime Minister to Foreign Office

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga on 10 August at the Foreign Office.

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

  • Inspiring young people in the UK and Anguilla

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed Olympic long-jumper Shara Proctor to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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

  • DIO delivers final bed space at Culdrose

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has delivered the final cabin in a major project to improve accommodation for Royal Navy personnel in Cornwall.

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

  • Soldier from 26 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 30 Armoured Engineer Squadron, 26 Engineer Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan today, 10 August 2012.

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

  • UK mine warfare force changeover in the Gulf

    It's all change in the Gulf with the arrival of two new ships and two new crews to sustain the Royal Navy's long-term mine warfare force in the region.

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

  • MOD reports progress on combating climate change

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is making significant progress on hitting Government targets to green its operations and procurement - helping combat climate change, according to a new report published recently.

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

  • Army reservist provides Olympics security at Eton Dorney

    An Army reservist is one of a team of military personnel who has been carrying out personal, luggage and vehicle screening at Eton Dorney, one of the London 2012 Olympic venues.

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

  • Gurkha Engineers lead Team GB's Olympic flag-raising team

    A Gurkha Engineer is leading the British Army's Victory Ceremony flag-raising team which salutes Team GB's Olympic medal wins.

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

  • Soldier from 3rd Battalion The Rifles killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Rifles has been killed in Afghanistan.

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