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  • Progress in Afghanistan is the "top foreign policy priority for the Government"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that it "remains vital to our national security that Afghanistan be able to maintain its own security to prevent al-Qaeda from returning".

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

  • Foreign Secretary issues first quarterly report on Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has delivered the Government's first quarterly report on Afghanistan in which he said steady progress is being made although serious risks and challenges remain.

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

  • Postal Services Bill Second Reading – Vince Cable Opening Speech – 27 October 2010

    Mr. Speaker, I beg to move that this Bill be read a second time. INTRODUCTION Mr. Speaker, let me begin by making it clear why we are here…

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

  • THINK! reminds children to be bright to be seen

    Making sure that children are easily seen by drivers is especially important at this time of year when evenings are drawing-in.

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

  • Rail agency boss stopped in her tracks

    The hearing at Norwich Employment Tribunal follows an investigation by the EAS, which is part of the Department for Business, Innovation and…

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

  • Arrests made in suspected sham marriage

    A bride and groom have been arrested just moments before a wedding ceremony at Sheffield Town Hall as part of a UK Border Agency operation targeting sham marriages.

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

  • Strengthening defence ties between the UK and Saudi Arabia.

    British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sir Tom Phillips writes about what the UK's Strategic Defence and Security Review and what it means for the UK's work with Saudi Arabia.

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

  • Improving Britain’s Competitiveness

    Introduction Good morning. I am delighted to be here. Today, we are meeting to discuss how to make the UK more competitive. This is a key…

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

  • Travel advice for Europa League matches this week

    Liverpool are playing in Europe this week. Check our travel advice if you're going to the match.

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

  • Oman Trade & Investment Forum keynote address by International Development Minister

    International Development Minister Alan Duncan delivers keynote speech to Omani business leaders in London.

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

  • Welsh Secretary lays Order for Referendum on March 3

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has laid before Parliament the Welsh Referendum Order to take forward arrangements to hold the referendum…

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for Sri Lanka to work towards a comprehensive and lasting political settlement

    In a meeting today with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Professor GL Peiris, Foreign Secretary William Hague said the political settlement needs to address the needs of all Sri Lanka's communities.

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

  • Top Employers for Working Families Awards 2010

    Introduction Good afternoon. It’s a real pleasure to be here today to support Working Families and their annual awards. In the 30 years…

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

  • Joint Communiqué between the UK and Chile

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno restated their commitment to work together on a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on energy policy: The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, 18 October 2010

    On 15 July my Hon Friend the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change told the House that the Government would hold a further consultation…

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

  • Marie Stopes advert

    DCMS response to public enquiries.

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

  • Minister for Human Rights answers your questions on the death penalty

    Following the launch of the UK’s strategy for Global Abolition of the Death Penalty, Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has answered questions posted on Facebook in a video message.

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

  • HMS Manchester catches Caribbean drug runners

    The Royal Navy warship HMS Manchester stalked a trio of drug traffickers through the Caribbean night and literally caught them napping!

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

  • Lord Young restores common sense to health and safety

    Lord Young, the Prime Minister’s adviser on health and safety law and practice, has today published his report Common Sense, Common Safety.

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

  • Deputy PM's speech: Putting a premium on fairness

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg made a speech at Spires Junior School, Chesterfield about social mobility and access to opportunities.

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