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  • Dogs 1, Pirates 0

    A UK-trained police dog team has today gathered vital evidence to help prosecute seven suspected pirates in the Seychelles.

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

  • The Power of Western Foreign and Security Policy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s 30th Anniversary Conference on 1 December

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

  • 214 Signal Squadron receive Afghanistan medals

    Sixty officers and soldiers from 214 Signal Squadron, part of 21st Signal Regiment (Air Support), have received Afghanistan operational service medals in York Minster.

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

  • £158 million investment in e-infrastructure to power growth and innovation

    The investment includes £43 million for ARCHER, a new national supercomputer to support advanced research, such as complex chemistry and climate…

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

  • Cable comments on CBI’s response to discussion paper on executive remuneration

    “The CBI is reflecting the views of growing numbers in the business community who agree that executives should be rewarded for contributing …

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

  • Charles Hendry Written Ministerial Statement on nuclear energy matters

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) will today publish two documents that further demonstrate the Government’s commitment to …

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

  • Olympic tour continues

    Culture Secretary highlights the benefits of London 2012 to the regions of the UK.

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

  • A million more trees by 2015: Defra pledge on track

    One year since its pledge was launched and the Government is already on target to plant one million new trees across England in four years.

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

  • Consultation on HIV positive healthcare workers launched

    A consultation into relaxing the restrictions placed on the work that can be undertaken by HIV positive healthcare workers was launched today

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

  • Creation of the Health Research Authority

    The Health Research Authority (HRA) launches today as a Special Health Authority.

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

  • Consultation on HIV positive healthcare workers launched

    A consultation into relaxing the restrictions placed on the work that can be undertaken by HIV positive healthcare workers was launched today.

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

  • Fulfilling potential: disabled people asked to shape Government policy

    Disabled people and their organisations invited to help shape future policy and develop a new cohesive cross-government disability strategy.

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

  • Creation Development Trust is the Prime Minister’s first Welsh Big Society Awards Winner

    [](http://www.walesoffice.gov.uk/files/2011/12/Big-Society-Award.png)[](http://www.walesoffice.gov.uk/files/2011/12/Big-Society-Award.png) …

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

  • Creation Development Trust is the first Big Society Award winner in Wales

    "The idea behind Creation Development Trust really embodies the spirit of the Big Society."

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

  • Olympic travel event

    Getting transport right for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

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

  • Rural councils need to think outside the box to deliver homes on the farm

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has today called on farmers and rural councils to “think outside the box” to deliver more affordable housing…

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

  • Green Flag Awards: views invited on the future

    Lovers of green spaces will get the chance to have a say on the future of the prestigious Green Flag Award at an event next week.

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

  • UK committed to working with Afghan government and civil society to improve the rights of women

    Minister Alistair Burt welcomed women from Afghanistan and representatives from leading UK charities to the Foreign Office on Monday 28 November to discuss women’s rights in Afghanistan and the forthcoming international conf…

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

  • "Our belief in democracy, our values of tolerance, fairness and justice all compel us to act when others are denied the rights that we enjoy"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke at a Human Rights Watch reception on 29 November.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP letter to Lord Lawson and Lord Turnbull

    November 2011 Re: the Global Warming Policy Foundation paper The Really Inconvenient Truth or “It Ain’t Necessarily so”. Further to my letter…

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