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  • Foreign Secretary hosts Human Rights Advisory Group meeting

    On Monday 19 December the Foreign Secretary held the latest meeting of the Advisory Group on Human Rights. The Group discussed countries of particular concern, business and human rights and freedom of religion or belief.

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives statement on death of Kim Jong Il

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement on the death of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.

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

  • Consultation to be launched on the use of red diesel for rural gritting

    Economic Secretary announced a consultation on extending the use of rebated fuel or 'red diesel' to grit roads in rural communities.

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

  • We're getting there

    How UK aid is rebuilding business and investment in Sierra Leone

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  • Local growth will help energise economic recovery

    Putting power into the hands of local people is the right way to unlock the growth needed to support the country’s economic recovery, Communities…

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

  • Chief of the Defence Staff gives annual speech

    The single biggest strategic risk facing the UK today is economic rather than military, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards said at his RUSI Annual Lecture this week.

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

  • Expert chair appointed to the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage

    16 December 2011 Patrick Dixon has been appointed as Expert Chair of the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS), within the Department…

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

  • Government sets out strategy for helping young people access education, training and work

    Press notice on the government's plans to improve opportunities for young people.

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

  • Government slashes motoring red tape

    Drivers are to be released from reams of red tape currently required by government.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge reform of road transport regulations

    Road transport Red Tape Challenge results and further measures.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets UN Special Envoy for Western Sahara

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlined UK support in his meeting with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Western Sahara Ambassador Christopher Ross.

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

  • CDS and PUS Christmas messages to staff 2011

    The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and the MOD Permanent Secretary (PUS) have written a joint Christmas message to all staff, and separately CDS has written to all Service personnel.

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

  • BIS appoints Chief Scientific Adviser

    Professor Perkins will ensure that the Department’s policies and operations, and its contribution to wider Government issues, are informed by…

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

  • Cities Minister visits Newcastle to discuss new deal for growth

    The Government announced last week that England’s largest cities, including Newcastle, are being offered new powers as the basis of bespoke …

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

  • Electricity Market Reform moves ahead

    Reforms to the UK’s electricity market to drive low carbon investment and boost energy security took another step forward today with the announcement…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP on Electricity Market Reform: technical update

    I am today publishing a Technical Update to the Electricity Market Reform White Paper ‘Planning our electric future: a white paper for secure…

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

  • Penrose protects ‘Pasmore’s Pavilion’

    Structure in northern town awarded Grade II* status.

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

  • Offshore renewable energy leasing rounds

    Government response to the announcement of the next stage of offshore wind and tidal energy development off the coast of Northern Ireland.…

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

  • Statistical press notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data, November 2011

    Monthly data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance for November 2011 published

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

  • Risk and reward: can social impact bonds breathe new life into public services?

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.

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