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  • Ken Clarke: courts to see sensitive intelligence

    New proposals allowing secret intelligence to be used in courts were announced by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke today.

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

  • Royal Navy frees fishermen from suspected Somali pirates

    A boarding team from HMS Somerset has liberated a large fishing dhow, which had been taken over by a group of armed Somalis a few days earlier, over 100 miles (160km) off the coast of Somalia.

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

  • Changes made to NHS Constitution to enshrine whistleblowing law

    Doctors, nurses and other NHS workers who blow the whistle will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution.

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

  • Improving efficiency in blood and organ donation

    The Department of Health today published a report on NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

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

  • Review of Department of Health arm’s length bodies – update

    Update providing more information on organisations that will close or move out of the sector.

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

  • NHS Constitution changes to enshrine whistle-blowing in law

    Health staff who raise concerns about poor patient care will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution announced today.

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

  • Action on problem families

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. The moment some children are born their life chances are simply written…

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

  • External communication Gateway functions for Arms Length Bodies

    The Department's External Gateway is a small team who ensure that the Department communicates consistent messages and does not impose excessive burdens on NHS, social care organisations and public health audiences.

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

  • It's time to test: change your clock, test your smoke alarm

    A new hard-hitting advertising campaign is urging people to make a potentially life-saving move when they change their clocks on the weekend…

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

  • Supporting civilian authority: what role for the Military?

    Speech by Sir Nick Harvey Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • Navy Sea Kings complete Afghanistan mission

    The Royal Navy's Commando Sea King Mk4 helicopters have completed their final mission in support of Joint Helicopter Force (Afghanistan) and are now returning to the UK.

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

  • Reminding children to THINK!

    New THINK! campaign to help children stay safe on the roads launches.

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

  • Falklands Garrison still going strong

    Remote and rugged, and classed as a self-governing British Overseas Territory, the Falkland Islands are two-thirds the size of Wales and with…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to the Royal Society: Why the future of nuclear power will be different

    Check against delivery Thank you. I’m delighted to be here today. It’s a great honour to address the world’s foremost scientific institution…

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

  • Module 1 bike tests to be offered in Shetlands

    Learner riders in the Shetlands will now be able to take both parts of the motorcycle test without leaving the islands.

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

  • Major boost to Birmingham as Aston Webb Boulevard opens

    Aston Webb Boulevard, a new Selly Oak relief road, has been opened.

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

  • Informal EU Transport Council

    Explaining items covered at the 1st meeting of EU transport ministers in Luxembourg on 6 October 2011.

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

  • Tackling piracy: UK Government response

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham gave a speech to the British Chamber of Shipping on the UK Government’s response to counter-piracy.

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

  • Summary Care Record to benefit millions of patients with long term conditions, say patient groups

    A year on from a Ministerial review that confirmed the importance of Summary Care Records patient groups are advocating its use

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

  • Grayling: unemployment rises as Government announces more support for young people

    The Government must continue with measures to reduce the deficit, stimulate the economy and support people who lose their jobs back to work.

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