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  • HMS Lancaster visits Belize

    Royal Navy warship HMS Lancaster anchors in Belizean waters whilst on Caribbean deployment.

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

  • Friends and Family Test extended across public services

    Francis Maude has announced the extension of the Friends and Family Test across the NHS and other public services.

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

  • “City of Culture bid is Swansea Bay’s time to shine”

    Welsh Secretary backs Swansea Bay’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2017.

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

  • Westmorland flag flies proudly at heart of government

    Westmorland flag flies outside the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government as part of Westmorland Day celebrations.

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

  • UK statement to the UNHCR Executive Committee 64th Session (2013) High-level segment on Syria

    Statement to the UNHCR Executive Committee 64th Session (2013) High-level segment on Syria by Lord McNally, Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

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

  • Better tenancies for families in rental homes

    New measures will encourage family-friendly tenancies in the private rented sector.

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

  • Maria Miller announces new £10 million fund from the Lottery to help mark important anniversaries in Britain's shared history

    Funding will help highlight important historical dates that resonate with people and communities across the UK.

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

  • Open Government for a better society

    UK government supports Burma’s commitment to join the Open Government Partnership by 2016

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

  • Third safeguarding for children training event takes place in Thailand

    A three-day training event at the Shrewsbury International School Bangkok 24 – 26 September 2013

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

  • Seven day, 8am – 8pm, GP access for hard working people

    Hard working people will be able to see their GP seven days a week and out of office hours under new proposals set out by the Prime Minister

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

  • UK visas – Priority service launches in Vietnam

    Today, in Hanoi, the UK Government announced the launch of a priority visa service for business, investor and work visa applicants.

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

  • Nutrition Champion Awards 2013 – The winners

    As leaders gathered in New York City for the UN General Assembly last week, three individuals were recognized for their transformative efforts to improve nutrition, health and opportunities for women and children

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

  • Chris Grayling: Simple cautions for serious offences to be scrapped

    Criminals who commit serious offences will no longer receive just a ‘slap on the wrist’ Secretary of State for Justice Chris Grayling announced today in a radical overhaul of ‘simple’ cautions.

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

  • Help to Work scheme announced by the government

    The government has announced Help to Work - a new scheme designed to tackle long term unemployment.

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

  • PHE statement on Salmonella Gold-Coast incident

    The FSA, with PHE and local authorities, is investigating an outbreak of 'Salmonella Gold-Coast' which has caused 18 cases of illness.

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  • The Carbon Tax – Getting ahead of the Game

    UK Trade and Investment in South Africa jointly hosted a business breakfast with ENSafrica on “the Carbon Tax – Getting ahead of the Game”

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

  • Minister Lidington disappointed over decision not to permit Belgrade Pride

    Minister for Europe David Lidington’s statement on the third consecutive banning of the Belgrade Pride.

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

  • New housing scheme for Service personnel

    The Armed Forces are to benefit from a new £200 million scheme to help them get on the property ladder.

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

  • International community must work together to support Yemen

    Intervention by UK Minister Alistair Burt to the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East (Yemen)

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 24th Session today, with important resolutions on countries including Somalia, Syria and Sudan.

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