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  • Willetts supports BPP in becoming a university college

    David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Skills, has today announced that BPP College of Professional Studies is to become BPP…

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

  • Baroness Warsi: “A fantastic few days in Pakistan”

    Baroness Sayeeda Warsi gave a keynote speech at Fatima Jinnah University.

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

  • Government proposes amendment to war crimes arrest law

    Private individuals would only be able to obtain arrest warrant with consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kosovo ruling

    …The International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on Kosovo concludes that Kosovo's declaration of independence did not break international law.…

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

  • "Role of British Forces crucial" in Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary was interviewed by British Forces Broadcast Service (BFBS) about the role of British troops in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Minister Peter Luff is talking equipment

    For a minister with only a limited military background, the new Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff, has quickly developed a firm grasp of his new brief. Report by Steve Moore.

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

  • Lord Howell meets Zimbabwean Deputy Prime Minister

    FCO Minister discusses reform and the economy with Professor Arthur Mutambara, Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.

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

  • Pauline Neville-Jones' speech at Farnborough air show security day conference

    The minister for security gave this speech on 22 July at the security day conference at Farnborough air show.

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

  • Defra announces changes to arm’s length bodies

    Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today announced reforms to more than 30 of Defra’s arm’s length bodies.

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

  • Don’t bring me back: buy me in the UK

    More than 50 people a day have illegal foods seized at ports and airports when entering the UK, the latest figures show.

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

  • Legal high becomes Class B drug

    Those caught in possession of Naphyrone, often advertised as NRG1, face a maximum of five years in prison alongside an unlimited fine.

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

  • Family unit at Yarl's Wood to close

    Detention of children at the immigration removal centre to end but the facility will continue to house adults.

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

  • ‘Legal high’ Naphyrone to be a Class B drug

    Naphyrone (often called ‘NRG1’) and its related compounds will become Class B drugs from Friday July 23, 2010.

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

  • Economic regulation of airports

    Explains our plans to reform the framework for the economic regulation of UK airports to ensure their financial resilience.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Afghanistan

    The Foreign Secretary's statement on the outcome of the Kabul Conference and on progress in Afghanistan.

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

  • International community supports phased Afghan control over security

    At the Kabul conference yesterday the international community expressed its support for President Karzai's objective that the Afghan National Security Forces should lead and conduct all military operations in all provinc…

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

  • Improving Britain's airports

    Improvements to put passengers at the heart of how airports are run, encourage competition and promote investment.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech – Charting Progress 2 launch

    Richard Benyon speech – Charting Progress 2 launch.

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

  • Foreign Secretary in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell have arrived in Afghanistan to attend the Kabul International Conference being held on Tuesday 20 July.

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

  • Kabul International Conference outcomes

    The International Conference on Afghanistan was held in Kabul on Tuesday 20 July. UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell attended.

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