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  • Birthday honours awarded to Brits for exceptional achievement abroad

    This year's Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday Honours list is full of British people doing exceptional work in support of British interests overseas.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent action on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented following the UN Mission's decision to suspend its activities in Syria.

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

  • Corporal Alex Guy killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Alex Guy of 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 15 June 2012.

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  • Rock Starr's home saved with a little help from his friends

    A tide of community support has saved Ringo Starr’s childhood home from the wrecking ball.

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

  • RAF Leuchars celebrates Olympic Torch Relay

    RAF personnel and their families were among those lining the route of the Olympic Torch Relay earlier this week as the torch made its way past RAF Leuchars in north east Scotland.

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

  • RFA Fort Rosalie visits Cuba

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Rosalie has made a rare visit to Cuba for a British ship to strengthen counter-narcotics collaboration work between UK and Cuban authorities.

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

  • MyCSP, the first central government mutual, secures 15 new contracts

    Just seven weeks after becoming the first mutual from central government, MyCSP Ltd has taken on 15 new contracts.

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

  • New Crown Representative to provide voice for voluntary sector

    A new Crown Representative role for the voluntary sector has been created, as part of the government’s commitment to help charities do more.

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

  • Rural Roadshow comes to Isles of Scilly

    Insights are helping to ensure that rural policies meet the real needs of rural communities and businesses.

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

  • Speech at Falkland Islands Government reception

    Speech by the Prime Minister David Cameron to the Falkland Islands Government reception in London.

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

  • Major review of access and achievement in education

    The review will focus on the issues facing deprived communities and will aim to provide new solutions to long standing problems.

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  • Communities to get more barrier-breaking powers

    Community groups, social enterprises and volunteers keen to get things done in their area will have new rights to ensure their bureaucracy cutting…

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague underlined the UK's enduring commitment to Afghanistan and applauded the President for Afghanistan's leadership during his visit to the country.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Iranian Foreign Minister Salehi briefly at the latter's request in the margins of the Heart of Asia Conference on 14 June.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "We have pledged an enduring commitment to Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the Heart of Asia conference in Afghanistan on 14 June.

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

  • UK honours sacrifice of Falklands fallen thirty years on

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has spoken of his admiration for the Falkland Islands people on the thirtieth anniversary of the conclusion of the Falklands conflict.

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

  • The UK in a global world: how to focus on steps in the value chain that really add value

    Vince Cable looks at how we should respond to the challenge of massive structural changes in the global market and why it is essential to understand what drives these changes.

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

  • 'Community Life' survey commissioned

    …A 'Community Life' survey for 2012 to 2013 will track trends and developments around encouraging social action and empowering communities.…

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

  • The Abbey Centre

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg hails Olympic legacy on visit to Rhondda Valley

    Nick Clegg today visited the Rhondda Valley and was given a sneak preview of one of the highlights of the London 2012 Festival in Wales.

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