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  • Arrival of pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang at Edinburgh Zoo

    The arrival of pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang in the UK will play an important part in efforts to save this magnificent but sadly threatened species, and is a reflection of the strength of our relationship with China.

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

  • Afghanistan: The international community's commitment at Bonn and beyond

    Foreign Secretary William Hague writes about how a stable Afghanistan means fewer threats to us all, and why the conference in Bonn offers a critical moment for the international community.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Bonn blueprint for long-term engagement with Afghanistan

    The Bonn Conference on Afghanistan established a blueprint for the international community's long term engagement with Afghanistan beyond 2014.

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

  • Iran and Western Balkans discussed at EU Foreign Ministers meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council meeting last week. Discussions focussed on Iran and Western Balkans.

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

  • Largest intake on UK-run Afghan police training course

    British soldiers training Afghan police have hailed the success of a training course that has seen its biggest intake ever.

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

  • Life-saving defence technology awarded

    A lightweight oxygen generator developed to save lives on the front line has won first prize at the Engineer Technology and Innovation Awards 2011.

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

  • UK soldiers help Afghans clear supply route

    British soldiers embedded with an Afghan National Army unit recently to offer advice on a three-day operation to clear a vital supply route and search for insurgents

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

  • Navy warships return home for Christmas

    Families and friends of sailors serving on board HMS St Albans and HMS Edinburgh gathered at Portsmouth Naval Base on Friday, 2 December, to greet their loved ones returning from overseas deployments.

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

  • Climate Impacts Study - speech by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Check against delivery Thank you all very much for coming this afternoon. I’m delighted you could be here for the launch of the Climate Impacts…

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

  • New assessment shows risks of no action on climate change

    The results of a major new scientific assessment of climate change has been published today, highlighting the effects the world could face if…

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

  • The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games remain on time and within budget

    Additional investment in ceremonies; changes in security costs as a result of detailed planning…

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

  • Missing children and adults strategy

    A cross government strategy to provide better protection and support for missing people and their families was unveiled by Crime and Security Minister James Brokenshire today.

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

  • New strategy to strengthen help and support for missing people and their families

    James Brokenshire unveiled strategy for ensuring missing people and their families are provided with better protection and support.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister meets students at Colchester Institute

    Nick Clegg visited Colchester Institute today where he set out the government's commitment to getting all young people earning or learning.

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

  • Afghanistan transition announcement

    Statement from the British Ambassador to Afghanistan on the latest phase of the transition process.

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

  • Sir William Patey on President Hamid Karzai's Afghanistan transition announcement

    Statement from the British Ambassador to Afghanistan on the latest phase of the transition Process.

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

  • Storming of British Embassy in Iran

    Latest developments following an incursion by demonstrators on 29 November at the British Embassy premises in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

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

  • Olympic preparation continues at pace as Government leads testing exercise

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson and senior ministers will join over 3000 key 2012 Games-time staff tomorrow

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

  • Culture Secretary’s Olympic tour heads to the South East

    Businesses Urged to Make the Most of 2012, 10,000 schools Sign-Up for New Sports Competition, £50k for Gravesend Cricket Scheme

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

  • Forensic and Challenging Behaviour Sub Group Report published

    This report summarises the work undertaken by the Forensic and Challenging Behaviour Product Review Sub Group over the past 12 months. It builds upon two strands of work previously undertaken:

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