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  • Experts join the call to get council spending data online

    Data experts across the country have echoed Eric Pickles’ call to get local authorities’ spending data online for the public to scrutinise.

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

  • More than 60 councils open books to armchair auditors

    Local authorities that don’t put their spending detail online are denying the public the right to hold their council to account, Secretary of…

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

  • Professor Munro’s review of child protection: analysis of the problems

    Professor Eileen Munro identifies areas for improvement in her first report of the review of the child protection system in England.

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

  • European free trade is vital for growth

    I am pleased to be the first Minister from Britain’s new Coalition Government to speak at the European Parliament. I want to give my thanks …

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

  • Promoting British interests at the UN General Assembly

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Foreign Secretary William Hague led the UK delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week.

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

  • State of emergency declared in Ecuador

    On 30 September a nationwide strike was called by all levels of police, including the military police. If you have plans to travel, you should contact your airline.

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

  • PM challenges Departments to slash energy use

    Building on the Government's commitment to reduce emissions across the central government estate by ten per cent, the Prime Minister has today challenged Departments to compete to reduce the energy used in their departme…

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

  • Chefs compete for glory in 'Operation Joint Caterer'

    The event showcased the skills and talent of Services catering, with competitions ranging from cookery to silver service and centrepiece design…

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

  • Vince Cable – European Parliament 2010 Speech

    I am pleased to be the first Minister from Britain’s new Coalition Government to speak at the European Parliament. I want to give my thanks …

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

  • Public Affairs Cymru speech

    Speech to the National Assembly for Wales at Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay.

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

  • Fundraising soldier meets PM ahead of Poppy Appeal march

    A soldier who has created a 'March for Honour' to raise money for The Royal British Legion's 2010 Poppy Appeal has met the Prime Minister

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

  • PM challenges departments to slash energy use

    The Prime Minister challenged Whitehall ministries to compete to slash the energy used in their departmental HQs over the month of October.

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

  • Travel disruptions in Europe

    There is likely to be ongoing disruption to public services including transport in countries across Europe as a result of industrial action.

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

  • Afghanistan-bound army drivers reach top gear at Leconfield

    Urgently-needed new facilities have been completed in Humberside in double-quick time to help provide vital training for military drivers heading out to the frontline in Afghanistan.

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

  • Secretary of State anger at leaked letter to PM

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has issued a statement to Defence staff following media reports of a leaked letter he sent to the Prime Minister regarding potential cuts as part of the Strategic Defence and Security Review.

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

  • Tackling climate change is essential to our security and prosperity

    In a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Foreign Secretary William Hague said that climate change underpins our security and prosperity.

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

  • Record-breaking counter-IED operator awarded George Medal

    A soldier credited with dealing with more improvised explosive devices than any other British operator in history has been awarded the George Medal for his bravery.

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

  • RAF Search and Rescue team rescues fisherman off the Falklands

    …A Falklands-based RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) team battled storm-force conditions recently to airlift a critically-ill man from a fishing trawler, after the ship's captain made an SOS call, more than 200 miles (320km) from Port Stanley.…

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

  • Royal Television Society

    Introduction Bill Gates talked about the internet as the “town square for the global village of tomorrow”. Technology has turbo-charged globalisation…

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

  • Foreign Secretary 'deeply concerned' over Israeli settlement building

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on expiration of moratorium on new housing construction in Israeli settlements in West Bank.

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