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  • Andrew Mitchell: our aid programme in India

    The Development Secretary reaffirms Britain's support for India's poorest people

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

  • Security Minister visits Olympic sailing site

    Minister for Crime and Security James Brokenshire has visited Weymouth and Portland today to see how security plans are developing ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Codes of practice on counter-terrorism stop and search powers, post-charge questioning and related matters

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012 by James Brokenshire and House of Lords by Lord Henley

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

  • Philip Langsdale appointed new Chief Information Officer

    The Department for Work and Pensions today announced the appointment of its new Chief Information Officer.

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

  • Substance misuse services in prisons, immigration and removal centres

    The Department, together with the Ministry of Justice and the Youth Justice Board, has issued a dear colleague letter that sets out policy for…

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

  • Corporal Brent John McCarthy and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms that Corporal Brent John McCarthy, Royal Air Force, and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 12 May 201…

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  • NDA sees savings in integrated waste approach

    The NDA believes the cost of managing radioactive waste from its sites could be reduced by billions of pounds through a more strategic approach.

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  • Foreign Office Minister begins visit to Asia to promote British interests

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne begins a week’s programme in Asia today to promote the UK as a trusted partner and to help develop and intensify the UK’s trade relations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes latest stage of transition in Afghanistan

    …Foreign Secretary William Hague said today's announcement marked another significant development in the transition process from international to Afghan security lead.…

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

  • Fair trade: Andrew Mitchell backs trade and growth

    DFID engagement with the private sector supports work to bring commercial and development objectives together in private sector activity. Fairtrade and fair trade approaches contribute to this area of work.

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

  • Malawi: Urgent support for vital health projects

    Today the British Government announced urgent support for the Malawian health system to prevent the cancellation of vital vaccination and bed net programmes.

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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

  • Reaffirming commitment to the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed the conclusion of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno of Chile

    Foreign Secretary discussed ways that the UK and Chile can work together on a range of international issues when he met Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes withdrawal of South Sudan's forces from Abyei

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomed the news, saying it is vital that it is reciprocated by withdrawal of all Sudanese Armed Forces personnel from Abyei.

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

  • CDS explains reasons for changes to Joint Strike Fighter capability

    Military command is about taking difficult decisions in changing and challenging circumstances. Over the 40 years I have had the honour to serve…

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

  • New Groceries Code Adjudicator

    Bill to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets is published in the House of Lords.

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

  • New Groceries Adjudicator to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets

    The new body is being established to enforce the Groceries Code after the Competition Commission identified competition issues in their 2008…

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

  • New agency will lead fight against serious organised crime

    The National Crime Agency will transform how the UK tackles serious organised crime and keeps communities safe.

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

  • New agency to lead fight against serious and organised crime

    The UK’s ability to tackle serious and organised crime to be transformed by introduction of the National Crime Agency (NCA).

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