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  • Operation OMID PANJ brings Afghan-led security a step closer

    A significant offensive operation, which takes the independence and self-sufficiency of British-trained Afghan forces to a new level, has begun in central Helmand.

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

  • MOD announces new 2nd Permanent Under Secretary

    The Prime Minister, following a recommendation from the Secretary of State for Defence, has approved the appointment of Mr Jon Day as 2nd Permanent Under Secretary (2nd PUS) to the Ministry of Defence, it has been announced …

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

  • British Counter-IED experts train Afghan teams in bomb disposal

    Two British bomb disposal operators at the forefront of the fight against deadly improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Afghanistan have been passing on their skills to Afghan police - so they can take forward the battle for…

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

  • HMS Cumberland continues to support carrier Charles de Gaulle

    HMS Cumberland has continued her operations over the Christmas and New Year period in support of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by escorting her through the Strait of Hormuz early Boxing Day morning (26 Decemb…

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

  • Pickles and Hammond to end the war on motorists

    Parking space limits for new homes and higher parking charges guidance scrapped Limits on car spaces for new homes and guidance encouraging…

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

  • Pet owners given peace of mind over safety of medicines

    New controls to reassure people that the medicines they buy for their pets are safe were announced today by the VMD.

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

  • New speed camera rules to improve transparency

    In future, local authorities and police will have to publish full information about speed cameras.

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

  • Go ahead for new bridge over River Thames in Surrey

    New bridge over Thames between Walton and Shepperton in Surrey announced.

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

  • WO2 Charles Henry Wood killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Charles Henry Wood from 23 Pioneer Regiment RLC (Royal Logistic Corps), serving with the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Tas…

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  • Increase in limits on payments under employment rights legislation

    The increased limits affect: statutory redundancy payments; the basic and compensatory awards for unfair dismissal; …

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

  • Be safe staying toasty this Christmas

    Keep safe keeping warm Fire and Rescue Services are warning people as the cold Christmas weather continues to bite.

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

  • Stay safe and warm this Christmas

    With the country in the grip of what’s set to be the coldest December for 100 years, England’s Fire and Rescue Services are advising their residents…

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

  • Andrew Mitchell visits Rwanda

    International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell saw how British aid is helping to save lives when he visited a health centre in Rwanda last week

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

  • Last night an SMS saved my life

    How an innovative texting service is helping mothers and babies in Rwanda

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  • Motorcycle testing set for overhaul

    On-road test proposed for motor cyclists.

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

  • Motorcycle testing

    Motorcycle testing review interim report published identifying a set of changes to current motorcycle testing.

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

  • Paterson appoints New Parades Commission

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP today announced the appointment of Peter Osborne as Chair of the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland and six new Commission members.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    News from the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Britain's Armed Forces honoured at The Millies

    ‘The Millies’, now in their third year, have become a key fixture of the military calendar, offering the British public the chance to pay tribute…

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

  • Alternative pet remedies: Government clampdown

    Alternative remedies which could be dangerous to pets are being targeted by the Government in a major drive to improve animal health and welfare.

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