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  • Written Ministerial Statement on Gibraltar

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the Government has a clear responsibility to uphold the UK's position over the waters around Gibraltar.

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

  • English language courses will deliver better deal for learners and the taxpayer

    Following the publication today of an equality impact assessment of provision for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training, which…

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

  • £50m fund launched for sports facilities

    Hundreds of local sports clubs and facilities will be upgraded thanks to a fund launched today by Sport England and Sports Minister Hugh Robertson.

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

  • Paterson Announces Appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP today announced the appointment of Michael O'Flaherty as the new Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Grainia Long, Christine Collins, John Corey, Mil…

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

  • Resignations of Sir Paul Stephenson and John Yates from the Metropolitan Police service: Home Secretary's statement

    Statement on the resignations of Sir Paul Stephenson and John Yates from the Metropolitan Police service.

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

  • Key stage 2 review of testing, assessment and accountability: government response

    Michael Gove accepts all the recommendations of Lord Bew’s independent review of testing, assessment and accountability at the end of primary school.

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

  • Government sets out vision to support parents and families

    Children's Minister Sarah Teather's reforms to early years education.

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

  • Business plan quarterly data published

    The Government has today published quarterly data summaries (QDS) for each department's business plans.

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

  • PM article in Business Day on trade and poverty in Africa

    David Cameron's article in Business Day, 18 July 2011, on free trade and enterprise in Africa as a means of alleviating poverty.

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

  • One year on and vanguard communities instigate social change

    Minister for Decentralisation, Greg Clark, announced today that any citizen who wants to take social action and find community-led solutions…

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

  • Lance Corporal Paul Watkins killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Paul Watkins, from 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's), was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 16 July 2011.

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  • Libya Contact Group meeting concludes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said "the tide is moving inexorably against Qadhafi" following the meeting of the Libya Contact Group in Istanbul today.

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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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes progress in the UN negotiation of an Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has commented on the United Nations Preparatory Committee meeting which concluded today in New York.

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

  • Yalta memorial speech: Britain and Ukraine - partners for reform

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken about the importance of a stable and prosperous Ukraine, firmly embedded in the international community.

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

  • £30 million fund for charity support services opens

    A £30 million Big Society fund has opened - it helps organisations that support charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises.

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

  • New chief executive of UKBA announced

    Rob Whiteman appointed as the new chief executive of the UK Border Agency.

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

  • Britain and Ukraine – Partners for Reform

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken about the importance of a stable and prosperous Ukraine, firmly embedded in the international community.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits the Turks and Caicos Islands

    UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham arrived in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Thursday afternoon at the start of his second visit to the British Overseas Territory.

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

  • South West's most innovative businesses and individuals receive recognition from the Queen

    The twelve winners* from across the region will have the opportunity to meet Her Majesty The Queen and other members of the Royal Family: the…

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