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  • More transparency to drive up NHS safety

    Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has published new data showing the number of NHS "never events" reported over the last two years and highlighted fresh action to improve care.

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

  • Bold deals to set more cities free for growth

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Cities announced twenty cities can bid for radical new powers to boost local growth.

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

  • Consultation on the inspection of Sure Start Children's Centres

    Ofsted has today launched a consultation on proposals for a revised framework for the inspection of Sure Start Children’s Centres.

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  • Foreign Secretary comments on continued violence in Rakhine state, Burma?

    Hague: "We deplore the latest spate of attacks which has caused many casualties and left tens of thousands of people displaced."

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

  • Rail franchising

    Announcing an extension of the current InterCity West Coast franchise agreement.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Mosque Bombing in Faryab Province in Afghanistan

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has condemned the attack on worshippers attending prayers during Eid al-Adha in Maimana city, Faryab Province.

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

  • Government leases historic Admiralty Arch

    The government has leased London's landmark Admiralty Arch to Prime Investors Capital Limited (PIC) for 99 years.

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

  • Parliament and the judiciary

    Speech by Dominic Grieve QC MP to BPP Law School

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

  • EU Transport Council: 29 October 2012

    Proposals for slot allocation, Maritime Labour Convention enforcement and port state control to be discussed at Transport Council meeting.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Pristina

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Kosovo Prime Minister Thaci Pristina to discuss Kosovo's progress towards EU membership.

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

  • Stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans matters to the UK

    Following his visit to the Western Balkans the Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the UK's continued commitment to EU enlargement to all countries of the Western Balkans.

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

  • New Ambassador to Madagascar appointed

    Mr Timothy Smart has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar. Mr Smart will take up his appointment this month.

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

  • New appointments made to Ofgem board

    Energy Secretary Edward Davey today announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority…

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

  • Baroness Verma speech on sustainability on a budget

    Thank you very much to Wolseley and The Plumb Centre for hosting such a fantastic event. It is a privilege to be addressing you this afternoon. The question we all need to ask ourselves is ...

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

  • £50 million investment to give people with dementia specially designed care homes and wards

    Dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia, which aid treatment by helping avoid confusion and keeping patients calm, was announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • Edward Timpson addresses the ADCS conference

    Minister for Children Edward Timpson addresses the ADCS conference and asks local leaders to remain ambitious on behalf of the young people in their care.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia

    Mr Hamish Cowell has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia.

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

  • MOD policeman pioneers Afghan 'Crime Stoppers'

    A Ministry of Defence policeman is helping to pioneer a 'Crime Stoppers' style freephone facility which offers local Afghans the opportunity to report crime or injustice.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Sarajevo

    The Foreign Secretary has restated the UK's unwavering support for Bosnia-Herzegovina during a press conference with the Chairman of the Bosnia-Herzegovina Council of Ministers Vjekoslav Bevanda.

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