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  • Helmand Police Training Centre celebrates first birthday

    The UK and Afghan partnered training institution for the Afghan National Police (ANP), the Helmand Police Training Centre (HPTC), celebrated its first birthday on Sunday 5 December 2010.

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

  • Afghan Army progresses to greater independence

    The presence of NATO forces in Afghanistan has been described as ‘buying time’ while the Afghan security forces are trained to such a level …

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

  • Reappointment of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Chair

    Mr Willetts said: “I am delighted that Mr Armitt has agreed to remain as Chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council until…

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

  • Government takes action to grow advanced manufacturing

    A review into how we can grow Advanced Manufacturing in the UK has started, Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today. The Growth Review…

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

  • British troops bring power and water to Kabul community

    British troops have recently brought power and clean water to the neighbourhoods around their base in Kabul as well as expanding schools and providing sporting facilities.

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

  • Drug buster HMS Manchester returns home

    Type 42 destroyer HMS Manchester returned home from the Caribbean today after a successful seven-month deployment in which she scored two major drug busts.

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

  • Military help emergency services deal with the snow

    The British military have been providing support to the emergency services and helping people in isolated communities up and down the United Kingdom cope with the ongoing severe cold spell.

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

  • New Deputy Chair of Competition Commission Announced

    The appointment follows both Christopher Clarke and Diana Guy coming to the end of their terms as CC Deputy Chairmen this autumn. Roger Witcomb…

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

  • No place for cowboys in Green Deal

    Tough rules to protect consumers when they insulate their properties are to be brought in as part of legislation to implement the Green Deal…

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

  • Government publishes draft legislation to implement tax changes

    The Government has today published draft clauses for Finance Bill 2011.

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

  • Government support for the maritime industry and light dues update

    Announcing that following the spending review the government will not increase light dues for the next 3 years.

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

  • ANA and British troops clear Helmand village of insurgents

    Afghan troops, trained and mentored by British troops, have taken the lead in clearing insurgents from the rugged area of Shin Kalay, in Helmand province, in an overnight air assault operation.

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the PRASEG Christmas reception

    Introduction It’s a pleasure to be here and celebrate your Christmas reception with you. And thank you to Dr Whitehead for his hospitality …

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

  • New chair for the Pensions Regulator

    The Department for Work and Pensions announced today that Michael O’Higgins has been appointed as chair of The Pensions Regulator.

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

  • DFID Research: Managing Pollution from Small scale Industry in Bangladesh

    Tanneries and textile firms in Bangladesh are being encouraged to reduce water pollution affecting local communities by building effluent treatment plants

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  • Private John Howard killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 December 2010.

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  • David Willetts comments on PAC report into the delivery of student finance

    “The weak performance of the Student Loans Company in 2009 under the previous administration was completely unacceptable. The new Government…

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

  • Review of commercialisation and sexualisation of children

    Children's Minister announces an independent review into the commercialisation and premature sexualisation of children.

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

  • Outcome of the review of the Merchant Shipping (ship-to-ship transfers) Regulations 2010

    Announcing the outcome of the review of the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2010.

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

  • Next phase of superfast broadband plans announced

    An ambition to deliver a 'digital hub' in every community in the country is at the heart of the Government's £830 million strategy to make sure the UK has the best broadband network in Europe by 2015.

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