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  • David Cameron visits troops in Afghanistan

    David Cameron has travelled to Helmand province in Afghanistan to talk to troops and find out more about the transfer of security responsibility to Afghan forces.

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

  • Companies receive CDS commendations for support to military community

    Two companies, F A Albin and Sons and the West One Group, have received the inaugural Chief of the Defence Staff's Commendation for their support of the Armed Forces community.

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

  • Disability benefits for injured Service personnel simplified

    The Ministry of Defence and Department for Work and Pensions have announced a simplification and streamlining of the financial support system for members of the Armed Forces who have been seriously injured.

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

  • Armed Forces return stolen artefacts to Kabul

    The British Armed Forces have returned 843 artefacts from the British Museum to the Afghan capital, Kabul, almost 20 years after they were stolen and smuggled abroad.

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

  • MOD kick-starts tendering for east region construction projects

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has begun the tendering process with 10 shortlisted companies for the first of its regional framework arrangements for construction projects on the Defence estate.

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

  • £3million award boosts growth in local high-tech company

    Mark Prisk also toured the factory and met a number of staff including electrical apprentice Bethany Rowell. Business and Enterprise Minister…

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

  • Investors in coastal areas to have their say on how regulation is enforced

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “The Government is keen to support the economic development of coastal communities and …

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

  • New power strengthens consumer credit protection

    The Government is to give the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) the power to suspend a consumer credit licence with immediate effect where there …

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

  • Equestrianism has a role to play in London 2012 sporting legacy

    World Horse Welfare annual conference looks ahead to the Olympic and Paralympics

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

  • Positive changes to girls’ football

    Mixed football teams for 12 and 13 year olds from next season.

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

  • Government leads Olympic testing exercise

    Thousands of Games-time workers across the UK prepare for next summer

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

  • Wales set to get superfast broadband

    Scheme aims to deliver better broadband speeds to rural communities.

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

  • Giving White Paper

    Plans to make philanthropy easier.

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

  • Have you got what it takes to be an Olympian?

    UK Sport is looking for athletes with raw talent to develop into future medalists

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

  • Poussin painting under export threat

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant work of art to provide a last chance to raise the money.

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

  • Last chance to keep 'world class' Japanese porcelain from Princess Diana's childhood home

    Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a set of Imari lacquered garniture from Althorp

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

  • DR Congo: All sides must work together to end instability

    International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell visits eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, urges all parties to work towards a regional solution

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

  • DFID research: Community Programmes on Deworming School Children

    Nutritional indicators, haemoglobin and child’s attendance at school does not seem to be improved by deworming programmes in most trials.

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

  • Restaurants should tell diners where their food is from

    Restaurants, pubs and caterers should tell diners which countries their food is from, Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice has urged.

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

  • Farmers for the future

    A drive to get more fresh talent into agriculture has been unveiled by Farming Minister Jim Paice.

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