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  • Jeremy Browne opens new British Consulate General in Brazil

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has today opened a new Consulate General in Recife, Brazil - the city which became home to one of the first ever British missions in South America in 1808.

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

  • Afghan forces to take on security lead for Nad 'Ali

    The latest phase of the transition process, announced on Sunday 27 November 2011 by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, demonstrates continuing progress…

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

  • Willetts comments on UCAS 2012 applications data

    “It is too early in the applications cycle for data to reveal underlying trends - the main UCAS deadline is not until January. “Going to university…

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

  • Rifleman Sheldon Lee Jordan Steel killed in Afghanistan

    With sadness the Ministry of Defence confirms that Rifleman Sheldon Steel from 5th Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 27 November 2011.

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  • Scottish energy firms making their presence felt in Rio

    Two Scottish companies have announced plans to open new offices in Rio de Janeiro on the opening day of the largest ever Scottish trade mission to Brazil

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

  • Government focus on skills development

    Teaching of ICT and computer science in schools needs reform

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

  • First of £3 million Government funding given to disabled people’s user-led organisations

    The first awards to support grassroots disability organisations have been announced today.

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

  • Government announces changes for small business to the automatic enrolment timetable

    The Government today confirmed that automatic enrolment will begin on time in autumn 2012 and all employers will remain in scope.

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

  • Report calls for one million self employed to be exempt from health and safety law

    The Government has announced plans to begin a major cut back of health and safety red tape as early as January.

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

  • Michael Gove on public sector pension reforms

    The Secretary of State's speech at Policy Exchange on pension reforms.

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

  • PM approves major infrastructure works

    PM gives green light for A6 link to Manchester Airport and electrification of train line to Leeds.

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

  • Lord Lieutenant for Wiltshire

    Sarah Rose Troughton appointed Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Wiltshire.

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

  • Durban must build on what Kyoto began: The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP article in the Telegraph

    The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, Secretary of State for energy and climate change “Durban must build on what Kyoto began” A year ago, in a swirl…

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

  • £1 billion Youth Contract

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg outlines a £1 billion pound Youth Contract to tackle youth unemployment.

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

  • Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world

    The Government today published its new Cyber Security Strategy

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

  • Sultan [of Oman]’s Armed Forces Association annual dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, DL, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • Landmark year for Overseas Territories

    Annual meeting of the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) showcases successes of UK’s new strategy for the Territories.

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

  • British soldiers help Afghan police build checkpoint

    Soldiers from D Company, 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES), supported the Afghan Uniform Police in the village of Khasar in the protected …

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

  • Putting Energy Red Tape Under the Spotlight

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today urged business, green groups and members of the public to help identify ineffective, burdensome or unnecessary…

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

  • Renewable Heat Incentive to open for applications

    Businesses and communities across Britain will from Monday be able to apply for a heat tariff payment, ushering in a new era of clean green …

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