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  • MOD orders more Starstreak missiles

    The Ministry of Defence is to buy 200 extra missiles as part of a multi-million-pound deal announced today by the Prime Minister.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 10 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on energy prices, the Royal Mail and Edward Snowden.

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

  • 2011 to 2012 tax gap figures published

    Figures released by HMRC estimate the tax gap for 2011 to 2012 at 7% (£35 billion) of tax due, continuing a long-term downward trend.

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

  • Job vacancy at the British Embassy Bucharest

    British Embassy Bucharest is recruiting a Regional Learning and Development Manager

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister launches £300 million regional growth pot

    Round 5 of the Regional Growth Fund opens today.

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

  • Government responds to committee on climate change and delivers record investment in energy infrastructure by 2020

    The UK is on track to reduce emissions by 34% by 2020 as a result of Government reforms to move to a low-carbon economy.

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

  • UK supports drawdown of MINUSTAH provided for in Resolution 2119

    UK Explanation of Vote delivered by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant on adoption of Resolution 2119 on MINUSTAH

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

  • UK and Romania Renew Strategic Partnership

    UK & Romania to set up dialogue on energy, promote removal of barriers to EU digital single market and cooperation on freedom of movement.

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

  • Message from British High Commissioner to Jamaica on World Day against the Death Penalty

    Today, on the occasion of World Day against the Death Penalty, the United Kingdom reaffirms our strong opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.

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

  • Desert Rats take the lead in Helmand

    7th Armoured Brigade has taken over as Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan, officially marking the start of Operation Herrick 19.

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

  • Changes to Passport Services

    Important changes on the way we deliver British passports; to ensure consistency and efficiency

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

  • Changes to British Passport Services in Kenya

    Important changes on the way we deliver British passports; to ensure consistency and efficiency

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

  • HMA John Jenkins addressed the MEA at the Opportunity Arabia Conference at Manchester

    The British Ambassador to Riyadh, John Jenkins, addressed the MEA at the Opportunity Arabia Conference at Manchester on October 4, 2013

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

  • Government launches Challenger Businesses Programme

    The government is running a series of events to support Challenger Businesses, starting from the end of October 2013.

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

  • £186 million boost for technologies of the future

    A package of investment in the 8 great technologies of the future will accelerate high-tech progress from the lab to the marketplace

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

  • European Foreign Secretaries join fight against death penalty

    Foreign Secretary William Hague among 42 European ministers of foreign affairs to sign joint appeal to mark World Day against the Death Penalty.

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

  • Skills Minister writes to councils over teen participation concerns

    Matthew Hancock has written to 12 local authorities who are failing to properly track 16- to 18-year-olds' education or training involvement.

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

  • Royal Marines on exercise in Ghana

    Forty-nine Royal Marines commandos have taken part in a week-long jungle training package in Ghana.

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

  • Appointment of new Director General, International Finance, HM Treasury

    New appointment will be responsible for advancing the UK’s economic and financial interests internationally and in the European Union.

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

  • Government funds new mental health service for children and young people

    Thousands of children and young people will get support with issues such as depression and anxiety thanks to £500,000 investment.

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