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  • Water and sanitation: UK to double its support

    Britain will help more than 60 million people get access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation over the lifetime of this parliament

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

  • Defence Secretary announces £70m for Afghan security forces

    He made the announcement at a meeting of NATO Foreign and Defence Ministers in Brussels. The funding will be kept under review and will come…

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

  • Wycombe Council signs Community Covenant with RAF station

    Wycombe District Councillors and the Executive Officers of RAF High Wycombe came together on Monday 16 April to sign an Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • Sport challenged to increase disability sports participation

    Disability sport summit drives disabled sports legacy.

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

  • Disability Sport Summit

    London

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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, March 2012

    Main Points This notice presents data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance…

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

  • Downing Street hosting the self-build boom

    New help for self home builders launched at most famous address in the country A package of new support to give as many people as possible …

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

  • Sapper Connor Ray dies from wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms that Sapper Connor Ray from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) died in hospital in Birmingham on 18 April 2012 from wounds sustained in Afghanist…

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  • Transport Times aviation conference

    Discussing the government’s policy framework to allow the aviation industry to flourish, by tackling the debt crisis and supporting growth.

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

  • 100 Days to Go until London 2012 Olympic Games

    On July 27 2012 the eyes of the world will be on the UK, as the Olympic Games begins in London. Around the world one hundred British Embassies and High Commissions are celebrating 100 days to go until the London 2012 Olympic…

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

  • Business with South East Asia: your views

    Foreign Secretary William Hague invites views from British businesses active in South East Asia on boosting trade.

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

  • Gurkhas demonstrate skills in New Zealand

    Members of 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) have staged an open day for diplomats and New Zealand Defence Force personnel.

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

  • Foreign and Defence Secretaries attend NATO meeting in Brussels

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced £70 million a year funding for the Afghan National Security Forces after British combat operations end in Afghanistan in 2014.

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

  • Transport Times aviation conference: 17 April 2012

    Discusses the contribution aviation makes to the United Kingdom.

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

  • Putrajaya forum

    Speech by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces concern at Argentina’s plans to nationalise YPF

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the announcement that Argentina plans to nationalise part of energy company YPF.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement concerning the death of a British national in China

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on developments concerning the death of British national Neil Heywood in China in November 2011.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade practises airborne skills

    Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade are training to maintain their role as the British Army's Rapid Reaction Force.

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

  • Drug smuggler sentenced to seven years

    A West African drug trafficker has been jailed for attempting to smuggle about £13,000 worth of cocaine through Manchester Airport.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: Coping with climate change and natural disasters

    Andrew Mitchell's speech held at Willis Re focussed on helping poor countries to build up their resilience to the impacts of climate change.

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