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  • £189m for new equipment in Afghanistan announced

    The government is providing £189m from the Treasury Reserve for new equipment for UK troops in support of operations in Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced today.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech at the LGA annual conference in Bournemouth

    Introduction Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here. The LGA conference is certainly getting its money worth out of the coalition - I’m pleased…

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

  • Huhne to overturn ban on councils selling green electricity

    Carbon footprint for England's local councils revealed

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

  • Gurkhas help Royal Engineers continue Babaji regeneration

    Route Trident links the Helmand capital of Lashkar Gah to the economic hub of Gereshk. Its upgrade, which should help improve the lives of the…

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

  • Francis Maude's speech to the civil service

    Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, sets out his vision for civil service reform at the 2010 Civil Service Live event.

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

  • Defence Training Estate changing to meet operational demand

    Originally Iraq-centred, but now focused on the requirements of operations in Afghanistan, training estate improvements include the 2009 developments…

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

  • Perth hosts Scotland's biggest Armed Forces Day parade

    The marchers were joined by four pipe bands and two military bands, as well as a variety of military vehicles from Word War Two. The parade…

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

  • Trooper James Anthony Leverett killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Trooper James Anthony Leverett of D (The Green Horse) Squadron, The Viking Group, The Royal Dragoon Guards, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 5 July 2010.

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  • The green economy is still viable: The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP and Vince Cable article in the Independent - 5 July 2010

    The coalition Government’s emergency Budget began to stabilise the public finances and lay the foundations for economic recovery. The next step…

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

  • £15 million government funding for green buses

    Additional £15 million funding for operators and councils to use low carbon buses.

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

  • Countering Taliban IEDs with intelligence, training and equipment

    Major General Gordon Messenger, the Chief of the Defence Staff’s Strategic Communications Officer, and Colonel Peter Smith, Assistant Director…

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

  • EU Transport Council: 24 June 2010

    Describes the agenda for the upcoming Transport Council meeting in June 2010 which will focus on areas including aviation and security.

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

  • Operation LION'S GAP helps villagers intimidated by insurgents

    British and Afghan soldiers recently deployed on an operation to the south of Nad 'Ali after they heard that local villagers were being terrorised by insurgents.

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

  • MOD signs contract for new armoured vehicle

    The MOD has signed a £500m contract for the demonstration phase of seven prototype Scout armoured fighting vehicles for the Army.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes £500m MoD Contract for Welsh workers

    Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan has welcomed the decision to award Gwent-based General Dynamics UK with a demonstration phase contract, worth …

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

  • Low carbon car clubs given £40,000 boost

    Government boost for car club development in the UK.

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

  • Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA): consultation on powers to stop commercial vehicles

    Announces the launch of a consultation on proposals to give VOSA examiners new powers to stop commercial vehicles for inspection.

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

  • Battle of Britain town pays homage to remaining Few

    The event was part of the Battle of Britain 70th anniversary commemoration and saw six veterans, now in their 80s and 90s, heartily cheered …

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

  • Spelman announces agencies shake-up

    Changes to Commission for Rural Communities, Animal Health and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency.

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

  • New powers to tackle dangerous vehicles

    Greater flexibility for VOSA in tackling suspected overloaded vehicles, breaking driving or operating hours rules.

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