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  • Captain Andrew Griffiths dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Andrew Griffiths, from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS), died on Sunday 5 September 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, B…

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  • New ventilators arrive in Afghanistan

    New ventilators, which will play a key role in saving the lives of soldiers injured on the front line, have arrived in Afghanistan.

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

  • Minister announces appointment of two trustees to the NESTA board

    They have been appointed for a term of four years from 4th June 2010. Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willetts said: …

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

  • Copyright agreement between China and Britain signed

    Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on copyright with Liu Binjie, Minister of the …

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

  • Michael Moore comments on RBS news of job losses

    Michael Moore expresses his concern following the news that RBS is to lose 3,500 across the UK over the next year.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Panama

    Mr Michael John (MJ) Holloway OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Panama.

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

  • Greg Barker's article in the Times Low Carbon Business supplement, 1 September 2010

    Thriving, innovating and high growth low carbon businesses will be the hallmark of a globally competitive, twenty-first century economy. That…

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

  • Michael Moore comments on the Standard Life job losses

    Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore comments on the news that Standard Life is set to lose 500 posts.

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

  • British forces mentor the next Afghan military leaders

    The KMTC is where Afghan soldiers receive their basic training on enlistment. The training itself is run by ANA instructors under the advisement…

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

  • Ministers call on business to improve disabled access ahead of the 2012 Games

    In 2012 one million disabled visitors are expected in London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games bringing with them millions of pounds in business…

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

  • Vince Cable leads delegation to enhance strategic partnership with Brazil

    Secretary of State for Business Dr Vince Cable is to lead a delegation of more than 25 world-class UK companies to Brazil on Tuesday, in the first ministerial visit between the countries since the UK elections in May

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

  • Brothers battle Taliban to uncover IED factory

    Lance Corporal Jimmy Leather, aged 28, and Lance Corporal Michael Leather, aged 22, both from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment…

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

  • North Wales tourist attractions are vitally important to the local economy, says Welsh Secretary

    Tourism and attractions such as the National Slate Museum, Oriel Mostyn gallery and Llangollen railway are vitally important to the North Wales…

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

  • UK music: on a mission to understand Japan

    25 British music companies visited Japan earlier this month a bid to understand the world’s second largest music market.

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

  • Hayes celebrates Nissan skills commitment at launch of Juke

    At the unveiling of the latest car to be built at Sunderland, Nissan announced the creation of 75 advanced apprenticeships over the next 5 years…

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

  • Ofwat review will consider future challenges facing industry

    The water regulator Ofwat will be reviewed to ensure it is fit for future challenges, the Government announced today.

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

  • Deputy PM's Q&A with young people

    A transcript of a Q&A with young people given by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg at Number 10 on 24 July 2010.

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

  • Travellers urged to check holiday protection options

    Travellers should consider what sort of cover they might need if their operator goes out of business.

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

  • MDGs in focus - MDG 8: Develop a global partnership for development

    Find out how DFID is helping farmers in Africa get their fruit and veg onto UK shop shelves

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  • FTSE 350 companies toast 'Cafe Culture' learning

    These companies, including 11 from the FTSE 350, represent nearly two million employees. They formed part of a recent ‘Cafe Culture’ campaign…

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