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  • Army medic plays in netball competition one year after Taliban injury

    An Army medic has helped her team come second in an Army netball tournament in Germany just over a year after being injured in a Taliban ambush while on patrol in Afghanistan.

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

  • European Council concludes in Brussels

    Prime Minister David Cameron represented the UK at the European Council on 28-29 October.

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

  • New agreement reached in Nagoya: statement from Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman

    Caroline Spelman today welcomed the new agreement reached in Nagoya for setting targets to protect the natural environment.

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

  • Forestry in England: A new strategic approach

    The Government has reiterated its firm commitment to biodiversity and other public benefits which forests and woodland provide.

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

  • New contract for escorting detainees

    A decision to award a new contract for escorting people detained by the UK Border Agency has been made today.

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

  • Home Secretary makes statement after suspect package discovered

    The UK is working closely with international colleagues after a suspect package was discovered at East Midlands airport.

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales, Fast Growth 50 Awards

    Cheryl Gillan addresses the 12th Annual Fast Growth 50 Gala Dinner and Awards at Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa, Cardiff.

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

  • EU budget rise limited to 2.9%

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered an important first step towards ensuring that the EU gets a grip on its finances for the future.

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

  • PM statement at European Council

    Prime Minister David Cameron delivered this statement on 29 October 2010 at a press conference in Brussels following the European Council.

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

  • Driving local growth

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. It’s a pleasure to be here today to confirm and celebrate the first new local enterprise partnerships…

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

  • "Britain's secret frontline" MI6 Chief speaks in public for the first time

    Sir John Sawers posed the questions why do we need a secret intelligence service, what value does the UK get from that service, and how can the public have confidence that the work of SIS is both lawful and ethical?

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

  • Tank Regiment builds relationships with Helmand people

    Having completed their final in-country training, soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment's Falcon Squadron have been out talking with their new neighbours in the Lashkar Gah area this week.

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

  • Drug statistics revealed

    Figures showing the number of drug seizures and the quantities taken off the streets and intercepted at the border were published today.

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

  • Joint Business Council of CBINI and the IBEC in Dublin

    A speech given by the Minister of State Hugo Swire MP.

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

  • Quarterly report on progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said “steady progress” was being made in improving security in Afghanistan today but warned levels of violence may increase.

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

  • £1.3 billion funding deal for the post office

    The Government has today announced funding over the next four years to maintain and modernise the Post Office network.

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

  • Wilton Park dialogues' podcast launched

    Wilton Park, one of the FCO’s executive agencies, has launched a podcast series featuring prominent speakers from their conferences on key international policy challenges.

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

  • Progress in Afghanistan is the "top foreign policy priority for the Government"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that it "remains vital to our national security that Afghanistan be able to maintain its own security to prevent al-Qaeda from returning".

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

  • "It is possible to succeed in Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke to BBC news about progress in Afghanistan following his statement to Parliament earlier today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary issues first quarterly report on Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has delivered the Government's first quarterly report on Afghanistan in which he said steady progress is being made although serious risks and challenges remain.

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