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  • Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington has died

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington, aged 22.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Office Minister, Sir Alan Duncan, visits Turkey and Greece

    Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, visits Turkey and Greece to support the ongoing Cyprus negotiations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Safer new route for cyclists and pedestrians near Fleetwood

    Cyclists and pedestrians living near Fleetwood in Lancashire are to share in a £1.5 million investment providing safer and smoother walking and cycling alongside the A585.

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  • Wales and geological disposal

    Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) is the public body appointed by government to implement geological disposal of the UK’s higher-activity radioactive waste. Building a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) will involve finding…

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  • Gymru a gwaredu daearegol

    Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) ydi'r corff cyhoeddus a benodwyd gan Lywodraeth y DU i gyflawni gwaredu daearegol gwastraff ymbelydrol actifedd uwch (GAU) y DU. Bydd adeiladu Cyfleuster Gwaredu Daearegol (CGD)…

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  • #FakeMeds in 2017: New Year, Same Danger

    In a New Year with new beginnings, the dangers of fake and unlicensed medical products remain the same. We continue our campaign against fake and unlicensed medical products in 2017.

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  • UK Permanent Representative to the EU

    A government spokesman has made a statement on the resignation of the UK Permanent Representative to the European Union.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK ambassador to Uruguay presents his diplomatic credentials

    Ambassador Ian Duddy presented his diplomatic credentials to president Tabaré Vázquez.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands: John Crabtree

    The Queen has appointed Mr John Crabtree OBE DL as Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Trade Secretary Liam Fox’s first visit to Hong Kong

    International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox will meet government leaders and businesses this week in his first official visit to Hong Kong since being appointed the UK’s Secretary of State for International Trade.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ways to save in 2017

    Learn about ISAs and other savings options

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • They called it Passchendaele: Government unveils plans to mark centenary of The Third Battle of Ypres

    4,000 tickets available to attend centenary commemorations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Change4Life campaign encourages parents to ‘Be Food Smart’

    PHE’s new Change4Life campaign shows that children are consuming half the daily recommended sugar intake before the morning school bell.

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  • Green light for construction of thousands of new Starter Homes

    New homes for first-time buyers between 23 and 40 years old at a discount of at least 20% below market value.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MOD statement following death of soldier in Iraq

    We are sad to report the death of a soldier following an incident in Iraq today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First ever garden villages named with government support

    The garden villages have the potential to deliver more than 48,000 homes.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary expresses condolences after Istanbul attack

    Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has expressed condolences and support to his Turkish counterpart after deadly attack at Istanbul nightclub

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Latest phase of discard ban takes effect

    As of 1 January, the next phase of the discard ban starts with fishermen now having to land cod and pollack.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 2017 is the Year of the Navy

    2017 is set to be the year of the Royal Navy as it prepares to welcome new ships to the fleet, following one of their busiest years since the end of the Cold War.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Year brings in new penalties for enablers of offshore tax evasion

    The raft of measures will create a level playing field for the vast majority of people and businesses who play fair and pay what is due.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government