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  • Huhne visits proposed site of UK's first new nuclear power station

    New nuclear programme moves to next stage as consultation on list of suitable sites closes The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, the Secretary of State…

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

  • Proposals on liabilities for nuclear operators published

    Seven-fold increase in liability for nuclear sites announced Nuclear operators will be expected to take on liability of €1.2 billion for …

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

  • Bursary recipients offer behind-the-scenes glimpse of arts industry

    New blog will track progress of young people taking part in DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme

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

  • Agricultural revolution needed to fight food shortages

    There is a role for governments, the private sector and consumers to play in the entire food system in achieving future food security.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech the stakeholder launch of the Foresight report, “A problem with food…”

    Caroline Spelman’s speech the stakeholder launch of the Foresight report, “A problem with food…”

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes new work experience scheme for young jobseekers

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed a new initiative from the Department of Work and Pensions to assist young people in …

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

  • Minister Alistair Burt answers your questions

    We asked you to post questions for the Minister on our Facebook page: here are his replies

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for Iran to discuss its nuclear programme in detail

    Foreign Secretary William Hague emphasised the need for Iran to engage seriously and in detail on its nuclear programme at the E3+3 talks in Istanbul.

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

  • British and Afghan troops raid Taliban bomb factory

    British troops and Afghan police have taken advantage of a tip-off from local people to raid a bomb factory in what was once a Taliban stronghold.

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

  • MPs visit UK troops in Helmand

    Members of Parliament from the House of Commons Defence Select Committee have visited Afghanistan's Helmand province to find out about the work of British forces there.

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

  • Twin Monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow is UK’s next bid for World Heritage status

    Twin Monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow is UK’s next bid for World Heritage status

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

  • The application of protocols 19 and 21 to the treaty on European Union

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 21 January 2011 by James Brokenshire and in the House of Lords by…

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

  • Help for older tenants wanting to move

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today offered older tenants struggling to manage and heat their large family homes a dedicated officer to …

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

  • Update on the situation on Tunisia

    The situation in Tunisia is now calmer although demonstrations are expected to continue and incidents of violence are still possible.

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

  • British troops help rejuvenate Helmand town

    British troops are helping with the rejuvenation of the once-thriving Helmand town of Chah-e Anjir by creating a secure environment and now providing a practical boost to the economy.

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

  • MOD announces changes to allowances for Service personnel

    The Ministry of Defence has today announced changes to the allowances paid to Armed Forces personnel for expenses incurred during service.

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

  • Dr Liam Fox meets New Zealand counterpart

    On a visit to New Zealand, UK Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has met with his counterpart, the Honourable Dr Wayne Mapp, to discuss boosting security and defence ties between the two countries.

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

  • PM backs European Supergrid plan

    Plans to explore linking up green energy projects in the North, Baltic and Irish Seas were backed by Prime Minister David Cameron today as part…

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

  • Baroness Warsi’s Sternberg Lecture Speech

    Speech given by Baroness Warsi at the Sternberg Lecture on 20 January 2011.

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

  • Pre-charge detention will revert to 14 days

    Damian Green tells parliament that government will not extend the order which allows a 28 day limit to hold terror suspects without charge.

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