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  • International Climate Action

    Round-up of international climate news this week from the UK Government.

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

  • Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment sees Afghan Police progress

    1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment have seen their first class of Afghan Uniform Police graduate recently while more experienced Afghan Police working with the battalion have carried out independent ope…

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

  • TV programme showcases military medics' work in Helmand

    A new two-part TV series starts this weekend about front line medicine and looks at how UK military medics in Afghanistan have achieved the highest survival rate of casualties in the history of warfare.

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

  • Navy Sea Kings making a big difference in Helmand

    Royal Navy Sea Kings have over the last five months helped seize more than seven tonnes of drugs and stop insurgents in Afghanistan building over 1,500 homemade bombs.

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

  • Commandos complete epic Royal Marines charity challenge

    Six Royal Marines Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) from the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone have raised £10,000 for Children in Need by completing the tests required to don the coveted green beret in 24 hours.

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

  • Lieutenant David Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant David Alexander Grant Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon, both from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, were killed in Afghanistan on Thursda…

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

    World’s 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

  • Culture Secretary's Olympic tour heads to the East Midlands

    Businesses in East Midlands urged to make the very most of the opportunity of the country hosting the Olympics and Paralympics.

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

  • Celebrating diversity in fashion

    Last night, Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone attended ‘Curves in Couture’ – a catwalk show celebrating diversity in fashion.

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

  • Sham brides and grooms jailed

    Bogus brides and grooms have been jailed this week for their part in a series of sham marriages across the country.

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

  • Government consults on stalking

    Victims, charities, the police and public are to be asked their views on how we can protect victims of stalking more effectively, Home Office Minister Lynne Featherstone announced today.

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

  • Newcastle gets new index of the north east family history records facility

    A free new national research facility offering a full set of family history records is set to open in Newcastle, the identity and passport service (IPS) announced today.

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

  • New designs help to combat bugs in hospitals

    Four new bedside furniture designs to reduce healthcare associated infections were made available today for the NHS

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

  • Designs help combat hospital bugs

    Four new bedside furniture designs to reduce healthcare associated infections are available today for the NHS to purchase after testing showed…

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

  • European Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance welcomed

    The European Commission has announced a 12-point Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance. The Department welcomes this five-year action plan…

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

  • Fortified foods

    European Regulation 1925/2006 lists the vitamins and minerals that can voluntarily be added to food, such as to breakfast cereals and soft drinks…

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

  • Next steps to deliver an all foundation trust provider landscape

    Letter from Ian Dalton concerning the delivery of an all foundation trust provider landscape.

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

  • Nutrition and health claims made on foods

    European Regulation 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods seeks to protect consumers from misleading or false claims.

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

  • DFID Research: Choice for women. Family planning, health and rights in a world of 7 billion

    Last month the United Nations Population Fund announced that global population has passed 7 billion. This landmark brings the issue of population growth and its impact into sharp focus

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  • Transport statistics 17 November 2011

    Blue Badge scheme statistics for 2010 to 2011.

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