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  • Japan and Britain in a networked world

    Visiting Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell called for deeper cooperation on a wide front between the UK and Japan.

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

  • TA medic swaps Norfolk for Helmand

    An Emergency Medical Technician in the Territorial Army has swapped the comfort of driving his private ambulance in Norfolk to work at a checkpoint in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Mary Rose immortalised on £2 coin

    The Royal Mint is commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Mary Rose's launch in 1511 by issuing a £2 coin depicting the famous English warship.

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

  • Gourmet coffee from DR Congo to hit UK shelves

    Sainsbury's is helping to rejuvenate the coffee industry in the DRC and Malawi by releasing a new limited edition Fairtrade coffee.

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

  • Mitchell: UN women launch welcome

    Andrew Mitchell welcomes the launch of UN Women and calls on world leaders to unite behind the agency.

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

  • New guidance helps pubs and clubs spot fake ID

    New posters warning young people of the risks of using fake ID and guidance to help door staff and those selling alcohol to spot false documents and know what to do once they have confiscated them, have been published by the…

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

  • Millionth new UK passport issued free to wartime veteran

    The millionth new UK passport has been issued free to World War Two veteran Janet Varrall as a part of the free passports scheme for the wartime generation.

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

  • Libya: Safety of British nationals "top priority"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said he is "extremely sorry" for the delays to the Government's efforts to rescue British nationals stranded in Libya.

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

  • Prime Minister welcomes Qatari gas deal

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the announcement of a £2 billion gas deal between Qatar and British Gas parent company Centrica.

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

  • Foreign Office to localise junior UK-based jobs overseas

    The Foreign Office has issued a statement on Foreign Office UK-based jobs overseas.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK is "taking every action to get the remaining British nationals in Libya out of harm's way".

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

  • Danish Government agrees troop plan for Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed the announcement by the Danish Government of an agreed way forward for its troop contribution in Afghanistan over the next two years.

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

  • RFA Fort George sets sail on final voyage

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel Fort George left Plymouth on her final voyage yesterday, before her planned retirement from distinguished service around the world.

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

  • HMS Cumberland deploys to Libyan coast

    As security deteriorates in Libya, a number of countries are considering plans to evacuate their citizens from within the country.

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

  • Welcome for EU review of support for small businesses

    The three Member States have committed to working together in Europe to promote the interests of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and…

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

  • Energy Minister approves new power plant for Wales

    Wales is set to gain a new power plant with the potential to provide electricity to 1.4 million homes, as Energy Minister Charles Hendry today…

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

  • Moore: Emerging markets key to Scotland's economy

    …Emerging world markets and innovation by Scottish companies are key to securing Scotland's economy in the future, the Secretary of State for Scotland heard on a visit to Glasgow today (Wednesday 23 February).…

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

  • More separating couples to be spared court battles

    Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol.

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

  • PM welcomes Qatari gas deal

    David Cameron has welcomed the announcement of a £2 billion gas deal between Qatar and British Gas parent company Centrica during his visit to the Gulf State today.

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

  • Press conference with the Prime Minister of Qatar

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the Prime Minister of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Althani gave a press conference on the relationship between Britain and Qatar and the situation in the Middle Eas…

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