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  • Drug buster HMS Manchester returns home

    Type 42 destroyer HMS Manchester returned home from the Caribbean today after a successful seven-month deployment in which she scored two major drug busts.

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

  • Military help emergency services deal with the snow

    The British military have been providing support to the emergency services and helping people in isolated communities up and down the United Kingdom cope with the ongoing severe cold spell.

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

  • "A serious and deteriorating problem in the Turks and Caicos Islands"

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham and Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan have updated Parliament on the situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "disappointed" Israel has not renewed the freeze on settlement construction

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.

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

  • Higher education reforms

    “Today’s vote has been an important step in turning the Coalitions commitment to deliver a high-quality university sector that is more responsive…

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

  • New Deputy Chair of Competition Commission Announced

    The appointment follows both Christopher Clarke and Diana Guy coming to the end of their terms as CC Deputy Chairmen this autumn. Roger Witcomb…

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

  • Sector Skills Council relicensing decision for Lifelong Learning UK

    The decision follows a re-licensing review process managed by UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), who have advised that the responsibilities…

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

  • No place for cowboys in Green Deal

    Tough rules to protect consumers when they insulate their properties are to be brought in as part of legislation to implement the Green Deal…

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

  • Playing fields protected

    Safeguards are protecting the places people play sport.

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

  • Mitchell pushes for EU aid transparency

    Andrew Mitchell's announcement at the European Development Days, the leading European forum on international development which took place in Brussels on 6 and 7 December.

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

  • Government publishes draft legislation to implement tax changes

    The Government has today published draft clauses for Finance Bill 2011.

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

  • Technology to tackle corruption

    This World Anti-Corruption Day, see how a new mobile technology is helping to clean up salary payments to Afghan police officers

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  • An improved higher education package

    Changes are designed to be fairer to full time students and offer a better deal for part time students.

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

  • EU Bill passes Second Reading in Parliament

    The Second Reading debate of the EU Bill took place on 7 December in the House of Commons.

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

  • Prime Minister announces long-term partnership with Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced agreement on a long-term partnership plan which will see Britain offer economic, political and military support for Afghanistan.

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

  • Concern about Egyption Elections

    The UK and the International community express concern about the Parliamentary elections in Egypt on 28 November and 5 December.

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

  • ANA and British troops clear Helmand village of insurgents

    Afghan troops, trained and mentored by British troops, have taken the lead in clearing insurgents from the rugged area of Shin Kalay, in Helmand province, in an overnight air assault operation.

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

  • Government commits to progress on rebuilding Military Covenant

    The Government has promised to rebuild the Military Covenant and in July Mr Cameron asked Professor Hew Strachan, a military historian at Oxford…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes stance of West African States over elections in Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary said that the Economic Community of West African States have "sent a clear and unequivocal message that Cote d’Ivoire’s neighbours are determined to uphold democratic principles".

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the PRASEG Christmas reception

    Introduction It’s a pleasure to be here and celebrate your Christmas reception with you. And thank you to Dr Whitehead for his hospitality …

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