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  • 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

  • A spin cycle that is saving lives in Helmand

    Two Roll Over Drills Egress Trainers (RODETs), armoured hulls kitted out just like a real vehicle that can be completely rotated, are teaching troops in Camp Bastion how to escape from their vehicles if they roll over on difficult terrain, or following an IED blast.

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

  • Bomb disposal specialist wins hero award

    Royal Logistic Corps Ammunition Technical Warrant Officer Class 2 Iain Martin defused 12 IEDs ranging in size from five to 15kg which were targeted…

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

  • BIS hosts exhibition of design and manufacturing excellence in British security products

    The exhibition will run until 20 May showing visitors to the BIS building UK products including respirators, body armour, detection equipment…

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

  • Edinburgh prepares for UK's biggest-ever Armed Forces Day

    Edinburgh is gearing up to lay on the biggest-ever Armed Forces Day national event from 24 to 26 June 2011, with a parade, musical entertainment…

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

  • Tankies return home from Afghanistan

    The final squadron from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) returned to its base in Tidworth, Wiltshire, this week after a successful six-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • The Hargreaves report shows potential to boost economy

    The publication of _Digital Opportunity _follows a six-month independent review of IP and Growth, led by Professor Ian Hargreaves. He was asked…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the establishment of a British-Irish Chamber of Commerce

    Speaking in Dublin, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the establishment of a British-Irish Chamber of Commerce.

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

  • RAF and Navy strike targets in Tripoli

    Missiles fired by the Royal Navy and RAF struck targets in Libya's capital Tripoli last night that are closely involved in the repression of the Libyan people by Colonel Gaddafi's regime.

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

  • Yorkshire town celebrates RAF personnel's return from Afghanistan

    Nearly 3,000 people lined the streets of a North Yorkshire market town last week to welcome home from Afghanistan officers and airmen from RAF Leeming.

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

  • How to tackle unemployment

    A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Minister for Employment.

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

  • Army assisting Libya operations with RAF

    British Army personnel are taking to the skies over Libya in RAF Sentinel aircraft, helping gather essential intelligence in support of NATO-led operations to protect civilians on the ground below.

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

  • Forecasting the weather for the RAF in Libya and Afghanistan

    As the RAF fights in both Afghanistan and Libya, military chiefs are turning to meteorologists to help them plan and execute crucial operations.

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

  • Better enforcement and education to cut road deaths

    New strategic framework for road safety published.

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

  • Strategic framework for road safety

    Government has launched a new strategic framework for road safety.

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

  • Transporting vital equipment for Libya operations

    The RAF's No 2 (Mechanical Transport) [MT] Squadron has been busier than normal over recent weeks having been tasked to drive equipment and supplies to Italy for the RAF's operations over Libya.

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

  • DVLA joins forces with Home Move Box to help motorists stay legal after they move home

    DVLA teams up with Home Move Box to remind motorists to update their driving licence and vehicle registration certificate after moving home.

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  • Royal Navy ready for unforeseen global events

    Consisting of ships, aircraft and personnel held at very high readiness, the RFTG is at the heart of the UK’s ability to react at short notice…

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

  • Massive drugs seizure in Helmand by Afghan and UK forces

    More than 700 kilograms of dry opium has been seized by Afghan forces working alongside British troops in Helmand province.

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

  • RAF destroys Gaddafi rocket launchers

    Two Tornado GR4 aircraft struck the weapons at a location south of Sirte in a co-ordinated attack based on intelligence gathered earlier by …

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