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  • 2011 Budget: Britain open for business

    Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced measures in the 2011 Budget to make the UK the most attractive destination in Europe for businesses and investment.

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

  • Libyan Air Force neutralised

    The RAF's commander of the air operations over Libya, Air Vice-Marshal Greg Bagwell, has reported that the Libyan Air Force 'no longer exists as a fighting force'.

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

  • Royal Engineers' bridge connects rural communities in Helmand

    A new crossing built by the Royal Engineers, which fords one of southern Helmand's largest waterways, has proven to be a major success with commuters, providing a lifeline to rural communities.

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

  • Operations in Libya having a very real effect

    Coalition operations against Colonel Gaddafi's forces are having a very real effect in protecting the city of Benghazi, Major General John Lorimer, the Chief of the Defence Staff's Strategic Communications Officer, s…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech on Scottish renewables

    I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you in person today, but I’m glad we got the low-carbon video option working. I didn’t want to miss out on a chance…

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

  • Eleven potential World Heritage sites make up UK shortlist

    From the very north of Scotland to the Garden of England, outstanding sites form new tentative list for nomination for World Heritage status

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

  • Collaboration in Policing: Nick Herbert's speech of 22 March 2011

    Nick Herbert gave this speech at the Collaboration in Policing conference in Coventry on 22 March 2011. This version is as spoken.

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

  • TB and HIV in Africa

    COPY PENDING

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

  • Government looks to join Europe-wide action on trafficking

    A strong indication that the government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle human trafficking was signalled today.

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

  • Government seeks to join Europe-wide accord to tackle human trafficking

    The government will apply to opt in to a Europe-wide effort to help tackle the brutal crime of human trafficking, subject to Parliament’s views, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced today.

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

  • National Heritage Memorial Fund Trustee for Scotland

    The Prime Minister has appointed Seona Reid CBE as Trustee for Scotland, and a Deputy Chair, of The National Heritage Memorial Fund for three years, commencing 1 April 2011.

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

  • Government crackdown on drink and drug driving

    Improved testing equipment to detect drink and drug drivers to get go-ahead and key changes to streamline enforcement.

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

  • Confederation of British Industry annual dinner 2011

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. As you’ll know, this week’s Budget will set out the Government’s plans …

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

  • UK & China - Partners for Growth

    Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green's opinion editorial

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

  • British-trained Afghan Police rescue kidnapped boy

    Afghan police officers trained by British soldiers have rescued a young boy held hostage by two insurgent kidnappers.

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

  • £1m for victims of antisocial behaviour and crime

    Victims of crime and antisocial behaviour, including bereaved families, will benefit from additional support in their communities.

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

  • Reforming Britain’s health and safety regime to put common sense back

    Health and safety regulation will focus on high hazard sites and tackling rogue employers and consultants.

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

  • Welsh Office Minister visits Milford Haven Port Authority

    Welsh Office Minister David Jones today visited Milford Haven with the UK Transport Minister Mike Penning to meet with the Port Authority, coastguard…

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

  • Japan - latest update

    An update on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office consular effort in Japan this weekend.

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

  • Private Daniel Prior dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Daniel Steven Prior, from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was wounded by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan on 16 March and died of h…

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