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  • Cable asks: can we do more with less in science?

    In a speech at Queen Mary, University of London, Business Secretary Vince Cable examined how we can economise without damaging science and the prospects for growth.

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

  • The role of science, research and innovation in creating growth

    Over the next few weeks and months, major decisions will be made on Government spending priorities as part of a wider move to stabilise the …

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

  • UK Minister for Europe visited Lithuania

    The British Minister for Europe, Mr David Lidington MP, visited Vilnius from 1- 3 September.

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

  • Vince Cable - Science, Research and Innovation Speech

    Over the next few weeks and months, major decisions will be made on Government spending priorities as part of a wider move to stabilise the …

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

  • UK meets 2010 Landfill Directive target and responds to landfill consultations

    The UK will meet the 2010 Landfill Diversion Target to reduce biodegradable municipal waste to landfill.

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

  • Help improve policing – ten days to go

    There are just ten days to have your say on the policing in the 21st century consultation. Read on for some of the ideas submitted so far.

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

  • Changing attitudes in rural India

    A grassroots worker's struggle for clean water and toilets in rural India

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  • Transforming Lives

    Good afternoon everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to join you all today in welcoming the launch of Transforming Lives. I also want to take…

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

  • Prince raises curtain on UK's National Day Expo celebrations

    A diverse and rich mix of events for the UK’s September 8 National Day Programme is under way at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

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

  • Rare Battle of Britain aircraft to be restored by RAF Museum

    A rare German wartime bomber which was discovered on the Goodwin Sands in the English Channel 70 years after it was shot down during the Battle of Britain is to be restored by the Royal Air Force Museum.

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

  • Immigration: Damian Green's speech to the Royal Commonwealth Society

    This speech was given by Home Office Immigration Minister, Damian Green, at the Royal Commonwealth Society on 6 September 2010.

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

  • British Muslims visit Afghanistan

    A delegation of British Muslims recently visited Afghanistan to challenge misconceptions about the reality of life for Muslims in Britain.

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

  • Lance Corporal Joseph McFarlane Pool killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Joseph McFarlane Pool of The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 Septembe…

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  • Minister of State Hugo Swire MP praises work of Action Cancer

    Hugo Swire MP visits the headquarters of Northern Ireland charity Action Cancer.

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

  • New Zealand assesses earthquake damage

    There has been extensive damage to buildings in Christchurch following an earthquake on Saturday.

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

  • Captain Andrew Griffiths dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Andrew Griffiths, from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS), died on Sunday 5 September 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, B…

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  • Two RAF squadrons work together to protect Kandahar

    While the GR4 Tornados of II (Army Cooperation) Squadron protected the Afghan people and coalition troops, II Squadron RAF Regiment Gunners protected the airfield in Kandahar.

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

  • UK backs new corruption-fighting academy

    The UK is to back a new international anti-corruption academy aimed at boosting the fight against fraud, bribery and theft across the world.

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

  • Dogs and handlers prepare for Afghanistan

    Dogs and their handlers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron have been preparing for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan where they will help ensure the safety of troops in 16 Air Assault Brigade and the Afghan Nation…

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

  • Paterson welcomes social justice report

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP joined Department of Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith MP at the launch of the Breakthrough Northern Ireland event organised by the Centre for Social Justice.

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