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  • Army signallers assist the flood relief effort in North Yorkshire

    A hundred Army signallers joined the massive battle against the floods in the UK, assisting civilian agencies and communities in York and Cawood on Wednesday night and into the early hours of Thursday morning.

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

  • Minister for Africa calls for international condemnation of support for militia groups in eastern DRC

    The Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds MP, attended the UN High Level Meeting on the Great Lakes yesterday which aimed to focus attention on the instability in the region, and encourage a consensus on the way forward.

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

  • UK and Brazil strengthen ties in science, research and education

    The visit included a meeting with Aloizio Mercandante, the Brazilian Minister for Education, and Marco Antonio Raupp, the Brazilian Minister…

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

  • UK companies win Brazilian contracts as PM launches Brazil trade drive

    One of the largest business delegations will also make the trip, with 58 companies from the energy, education and science sectors, and a large…

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

  • London 2012 spurs British firms to go for gold in Rio

    London’s successful summer of sport has put UK firms in the box seat to win 2014 FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games** …

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

  • Additional funding to help UK SMEs export

    The majority of the investment - up to £9 million - will go directly towards boosting trade opportunities for small and medium sized businesses…

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

  • Greg Barker leads low carbon trade delegation to East Africa

      Minister of State Greg Barker will lead a delegation of UK business leaders to East Africa from Monday 1 October - 5 October. The trade …

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

  • DFID research: Research to Action launched alongside 3ie PIM workshop in Cornwall

    Official launch of Research to Action; a website designed to provide relevant and up to date resources on research engagement and uptake.

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

  • New Chairman of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) announced

    Jonson Cox will take up the role as designate on 1 October 2012 and will then assume full responsibility on 1 November 2012.

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

  • Secretary of State visits Newry and Banbridge

    The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for NI today visited the city of Newry. Her first meeting of the day was with the Mayor of Council, John McArdle and other local councillors from Newry and Mourne District Coun…

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

  • Statistical Press Notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England – August 2012

    The main findings for August 2012 were:  Critical Care Beds There were 3,712 adult critical care beds available with 2,891 occupied, giving…

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

  • NICE to help drive standards in social care

    From April 2013, the role of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will expand to include social care. The Department…

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

  • Wales Office Minister “committed to developing Welsh energy sector”

    Wales Office Minister Stephen Crabb will highlight the important role the energy sector has to play in helping to kick-start the Welsh economy…

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

  • New scholarships to attract top chemistry graduates into teaching

    New teacher training scholarships in chemistry led by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) have been announced today.

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

  • Speech by Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Greg Clark MP; Wheatley Review Final Report

    Speech by Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Rail passengers in the south-west set for bigger say

    Avocet Line designated as a community rail line.

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

  • New School Direct programme opens 28 September 2012

    Applications are now open to allow schools to register for School Direct.

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

  • Independent review into LIBOR published

    Press notice by the Wheatley Review

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

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 05/2012

    Issue 05/2012 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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

  • HMS Blyth takes command of NATO task group

    HMS Blyth, the Clyde-based minehunter currently deployed in the Mediterranean, has taken up position as 'command platform' of a NATO task group in the region.

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