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  • Marine Matthew Harrison killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Matthew Harrison from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 13 July 2010.

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  • Speech to the Develop Conference

    I’m delighted to have the opportunity to address the Develop conference today. As many of you know, I am a huge fan of the video games industry…

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

  • Rapid review of counter-terrorism powers announced

    A review of which security powers could be scaled back in order to restore the balance of civil liberties has been announced by Theresa May.

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

  • Postcard from the field: Ethiopia

    25 years on from Live Aid, DFID's Jo Raisin looks at the progress the country has made and the challenges that remain

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

  • Rapid review of counter-terrorism powers

    The Home Secretary has announced today that a rapid review of key counter-terrorism and security powers is underway.

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

  • Fire Minister Bob Neill visits Bromley Fire Station

    Reducing arson and improving home fire safety.

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

  • Mercian soldiers receive gallantry awards

    Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters) [2 MERCIAN] have received their gallantry awards at Buckingham Palace from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, who is Colonel-in-Chief of The Me…

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

  • MOD and F1 motorsport race ahead to provide battlefield technology

    Technology currently used in Formula 1 racing cars could help our troops on the front line, the MOD's Lord Astor has said.

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

  • Child-safety button on Facebook

    Facebook and the Home Office-backed Centre for Child Protection join forces to help make the internet safer for young users.

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

  • A change of heart wins Denbigh man a brand new car

    A lucky driver from Denbigh has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing his vehicle tax online.

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  • Home Secretary presents awards to police officers

    The Home Secretary presented awards to courageous police officers at a London ceremony last night.

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

  • New task force to cut farmers’ red tape

    The Task Force on Farming Regulation will work to reduce the bureaucratic burdens that English farmers and food producers face.

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

  • Talisman helps British forces counter the IED threat

    The arrival of the new Talisman counter-IED system in Afghanistan is helping 15 Field Support Squadron, 38 Engineer Regiment, deal with the menace in less time and more safely.

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

  • New plan locks-in radical decentralisation course

    A new action plan for the radical shift of power from Whitehall to local councils and communities that will make the Big Society part of every…

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

  • Rail Freight Group annual conference

    How best government can provide the right conditions for rail freight to grow and flourish, and be an important part of the future of transport.

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

  • British Embassy in Madrid now on Facebook

    The British Embassy in Madrid has today launched its Facebook page, allowing dedicated social networkers to get news about the Embassy and Foreign Office via the popular site.

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

  • Minister pledges action on Future of Llanishen Reservoir

    Wales Office Minister David Jones has agreed to take action to try to address the concerns of people in North Cardiff about the future of Llanishen…

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

  • Eric Pickles unveils radical plan for town halls to help cut red tape

    A radical plan to banish nonsense red tape and repeal unnecessary laws was unveiled by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today. In a speech…

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

  • Gibb: ‘It’s time to free up teachers so they can maintain good behaviour’

    Information on plans to remove ban on same-day detentions and to give heads and teachers greater search powers.

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

  • Publication of the report of the Billy Wright Inquiry

    Written ministerial statement by Owen Paterson MP (the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) on the publication of the report of the Billy Wright Inquiry.

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