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  • Foreign Office Minister discusses future of Africa

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, today spoke at the Africa Summit, organised by The Economist.

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

  • New clauses added to strengthen the Energy Bill

    New clauses to the Energy Bill to ensure that consumers get a better deal on their energy bills, and to press ahead with decarbonisation.

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

  • Equal marriage

    Exploding the myths and setting out what the Bill really means

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

  • Opening statement on Marriage (same sex couples) bill: second reading

    Opening statement on the Marriage (same sex couples) bill: second reading, by Maria Miller, 5 February 2013

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

  • Privy Council appointment: Lord Justice Beatson

    Right Honourable Lord Justice Beatson appointed to Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns attacks on police headquarters in Northern Iraq

    The FCO has condemned yesterday's attacks on Iraqi security forces in Kirkuk and calls on Iraq’s leaders to send out a strong message against violence.

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

  • UK hosts first formal dialogue with Brazil

    Foreign Secretary William Hague hosts Brazilian Minister for External Relations, Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, for the UK-Brazil High Level Strategic Dialogue.

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

  • Somalia: UK to help build democratic government

    Britain will help Somalia to establish a new government and federal parliament, as well as providing aid to help fight the food crisis

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

  • Common sense restored to Health and Safety

    Two reports published today reveal the Government is making rapid progress in restoring common sense to health and safety.

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

  • Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, on the Reform of Banking

    Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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

  • Sri Lanka must demonstrate commitment to Commonwealth values

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt says there must be adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights in Sri Lanka if Commonwealth Heads of Government is to be well attended.

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

  • UK and Australia aid chiefs welcome reform

    Heads of Department for International Development (DFID) and Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) have launched a new education program during a joint visit from 29 to 31 January.

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

  • Marking the journey of LGB&T equality

    February marks the annual celebration of LGBT History Month.

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

  • Corruption: UK crime agencies to fight problem overseas

    British aid officials and UK crime agencies will spearhead a new drive to clamp down on overseas corruption in poor countries

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

  • Red Tape Challenge is removing unnecessary housing, construction and planning regulations

    Red tape that affects house builders and landlords is cut, while the Red Tape Challenge focuses on planning administration next.

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

  • Army conducts largest ever virtual battlefield simulation experiment

    The British Army is conducting its largest ever virtual simulation experiment in order to better understand its future equipment and training needs.

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

  • Apprenticeships starts almost double in two years

    Apprenticeships starts break through the half million mark

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

  • Thirty years of seatbelt safety

    …adverts have been made available online to celebrate 30 years of the seatbelt law.

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

  • Significant boost to social enterprises as the Social Value Act comes into force

    A new law which will open up more opportunities for social enterprises to deliver public services comes into force on 31 January 2013.

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

  • PIP assessment guidance to be further strengthened in law

    How someone carries out a range of activities will be considered when their eligibility for the PIP is assessed.

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