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  • Edward Davey letter to the Independent on Sunday on the Emissions Performance Standard

    In setting a limit on the amount of CO2 a plant can emit, the Emissions Performance Standard (EPS) is an important backstop designed to prevent…

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

  • Calories to be capped and cut

    The country's biggest supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets are joining forces to help cut five billion calories from the nation's daily diet, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.

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

  • £101 million bus boost for passengers

    More low carbon buses and better partnerships to increase growth and cut emissions.

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

  • £1 million fund to tackle binge and underage drinking

    A new £1 million fund to give local communities the tools they need to tackle binge and underage drinking is now open, Baroness Newlove announced…

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

  • Cash to wounded warriors: government commitment to support our troops beyond the battlefield

    Cash payments for councils who have adapted the homes of wounded soldiers injured in the line of duty were announced today by Housing Minister…

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

  • Meeting the climate security challenge

    London conference brings together security and climate experts to examine risks to global stability and prosperity.

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

  • Government launches new counter proliferation strategy

    The Government has launched its new National Counter Proliferation Strategy ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul on 26-27 March.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of 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

  • Opportunities for businesses in MOD construction supply chain

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is aiming to give a boost to businesses of all sizes by encouraging them to get involved in supply chains for future build, repair and maintenance contracts for the UK's Defence …

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

  • 100 days till Armed Forces Day

    This year's Armed Forces Day, to be held on Saturday 30 June, is now only 100 days away.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes tough EU sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after a new round of EU sanctions on Iran were agreed by Foreign Ministers in Brussels.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East welcomes UN steps to ensure accountability in Syria

    The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has today adopted a resolution which further condemns the appalling human rights violations in Syria.

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

  • Obsolete red tape to be scrapped within retail and manufacturing sector

    A consultation launched today proposes removing regulations in retail and manufacturing sectors that the Red Tape Challenge has identified as…

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

  • Feed-in Tariffs appeal decision

    23 March 2012 Responding to today’s decision by the Supreme Court on the Feed-in Tariffs Appeal Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward…

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

  • World-leading energy firm invests in uk

    23 March 2012 Wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa today gave a huge vote of confidence to the UK offshore wind industry by announcing their plans…

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

  • Ambitious new alcohol strategy launched

    Radical plans to turn the tide against irresponsible drinking and empower communities to reclaim their high streets were unveiled today by home secretary Theresa May.

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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 – February 2012

    The main findings for February 2012 were: Critical Care Beds •    There were 3,744 adult critical care beds available and 3,198 occupied giving…

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

  • Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to ASCL conference

    Her Majesty's Chief Inspector sets out plans for more heads to get involved in school inspection.

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  • The maritime security challenge

    Speech by Lord Astor, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • The UK & UAE: A relationship that will continue to prosper

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 21 March.

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