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  • Closing the achievement gap

    David Laws, Schools' Minister, delivers his 'Closing the achievement gap' speech to the Association of School and College Leaders.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Somali rape case

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds comments on recent legal developments on a rape case in Somalia.

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

  • Progress in Mali is central to ensuring regional security

    Foreign Secretary reiterates UK support and encourages progress towards a more inclusive political process during visit to Mali

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

  • £226 million training facilities announced for new RAF transport planes

    RAF pilots and ground crew who will operate the new A400M Atlas transport aircraft are to benefit from state-of-the-art training facilities thanks to a new multi-million pound contract.

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

  • British firms explore trade opportunities in Mexico and Colombia

    A trade mission to Mexico & Colombia by medium-sized British businesses begins today, focussing on high value opportunities in key sectors.

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

  • First visit to Mali by a British Foreign Secretary

    William Hague is expected to focus on the political process during meetings in the Malian capital Bamako today.

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

  • Burma making significant strides towards reform but challenges still remain

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the Foreign Office about progress being made in Burma.

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

  • Appointment of the Biometrics Commissioner and update on the implementation of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 4 March 2013 by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor…

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

  • Biometrics Commissioner appointed

    Alastair MacGregor QC has been appointed as the government’s first Biometrics Commissioner, Lord Taylor of Holbeach announced today.

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

  • A new focus on girls and women's rights

    Speech by the Development Secretary Justine Greening setting out how UK aid will support girls and women's rights

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister meets justice campaigners

    The Deputy Prime Minister met with representatives of NGOs to hear their views on the European Arrest Warrant and human trafficking.

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

  • British High Commission hosts Maharashtra legislators in climate change discussions

    MPs, MLAs and Councillors from across Maharashtra today met in Mumbai to discuss the socio-economic causes and impact of climate change

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

  • UK invests £88 million in world’s largest ever optical telescope

    Government confirms long-term investment in the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) to be built in Chile.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Royal Marines commandos in Norway

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has seen for himself Royal Marines commandos training alongside Dutch and Norwegian troops.

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

  • Speech by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to the Alliance Party conference

    As the 15th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement approaches, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers speaks about what the peace process has done for the people of Northern Ireland.

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

  • Drink driving: The hidden cost of a humble pint

    £50,000 pint of beer revealed as part of government’s latest THINK! campaign.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey; post Energy Council statement

    Statement by the Secretary of State, following attendance of the Energy Council in Brussels on 22 February 2013

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

  • Final local TV licence marks arrival of new media industry

    Communications Minister Ed Vaizey today heralded the awarding of the final local TV licence - for the city of Preston - as a key milestone in the creation of a new media industry in the UK.

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

  • Afghanistan progress report for January 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for January.

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

  • Home Secretary completes first visit to Afghanistan

    Visit focused on British-Afghan co-operation in areas including police training, counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism and migration.

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