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  • Supermarkets support government crack down on Blue Badge abuse

    Support from major supermarket chains for government's drive to eradicate Blue Badge abuse.

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

  • Afghan Police blow up insurgent explosives

    The homemade explosives (HME) were blown up in a controlled explosion with the help of British soldiers from the Counter-Improvised Explosive…

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

  • Steps toward a low-carbon future

    Radical policies for the environment have long been a cornerstone of my party’s identity. A year into government, and we have already achieved…

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

  • Injured troops take up gardening therapy

    A new gardening project to help provide therapy for Service personnel undergoing rehabilitation at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court has been launched this week. Report by Leigh Hamilton.

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

  • UK and US troops enjoy barbecue at Downing Street

    A barbecue for over 160 British and American Service personnel and their partners was hosted at Downing Street yesterday as part of US President Barack Obama's state visit to the UK

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

  • RAF destroys military vehicle depot in Libya

    The intensive air missions have continued all week under NATO’s Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR to protect Libyan civilians under threat of attack…

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

  • 4 RIFLES train in Kenya to become rapid response force

    4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) is currently in Kenya undergoing intensive training to be the next rapid response force ready to tackle crises worldwide at 24 hours' notice.

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

  • Further progress on reducing ash cloud disruption

    Reducing ash cloud effects from volcano Grimsvotn.

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

  • Oral Ministerial Statement on the Green Investment Bank

    Vince Cable delivers oral statement to the House of Commons: 24 May 2011

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

  • Navy's new ice patrol ship enters Portsmouth

    The ship that will fulfil HMS Endurance's role as an interim Antarctic patrol vessel entered Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time yesterday, Monday 23 May 2011.

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

  • Specialist unit uncovers Taliban weapons and drugs stash

    The raid occurred when 2 Troop of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) was recently tasked to gather intelligence, and, if required, conduct…

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

  • UK troops inhibit insurgents in Taliban haven

    British soldiers in Helmand have completed a three-day operation to disrupt insurgent activity in a Taliban stronghold in the Upper Gereshk Valley.

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

  • Sappers cycle in memory of fallen colleague

    Soldiers from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD]) have undertaken a cycle ride in commemoration of a colleague who was killed in Afghanistan, and raised over £3,500 for the regiment's injured soldier…

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

  • Pylon Design Competition launched

    Joint press notice from DECC, National Grid and RIBA Registration opens for architects, designers, engineers and students of these disciplines…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech on green growth at the Climate Change Capital

    The Deputy Prime Minister’s speech on the green economy at the Climate Change Capital in London on 23 May 2011.

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

  • Motorists warned to get insured ahead of crackdown

    New crackdown to tackle the menace of uninsured driving.

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

  • Intelligence unit deployed to Afghanistan as movie about WWII predecessor hits the screens

    A new film about a World War Two mission by Royal Marines from 30 Commando to capture Nazi secrets is released in UK cinemas today as 30 Commando embark on their first operational tour since then.

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

  • RAF strikes Gaddafi's Navy

    RAF jets participated in a major NATO strike against Colonel Gaddafi's Navy as part of the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR

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

  • Your chance to cut motoring red tape

    Your chance to reduce the number of badly thought out and obsolete motoring regulations.

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

  • Sir Roy McNulty report on rail value for money and the West Coast franchise process

    Announcing the publication of Sir Roy McNulty’s study into value for money in the rail industry and update about the West Coast franchise process.

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