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  • New designs help to combat bugs in hospitals

    Four new bedside furniture designs to reduce healthcare associated infections were made available today for the NHS

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya

    The Hon Dominic Asquith CMG has been appointed as Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya.

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

  • Lance Corporal Peter Eustace killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Peter Eustace from 2nd Battalion The Rifles (2 RIFLES) was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 16 November 2011.

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  • Hospitals urged to think hard before using antibiotics

    The Department of Health has today published new guidance on the use of antibiotics in hospitals ahead of European Antibiotics Awareness Day

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

  • Statistical Press Notice: Mixed-sex accommodation breach data, October 2011

    Data on all breaches (i.e. occurrences of unjustified mixing) of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance during October 2011 published

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

  • Statistical Press Notice: NHS Referral To Treatment (RTT) waiting times data, September 2011

    Data on consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during September 2011 published today

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

  • Hospitals urged to think hard before using antibiotics

    Doctors and nurses are being asked to think twice before they prescribe antibiotics in a bid to prevent patients from developing resistance to these life saving drugs.

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, at the TISA conference

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Navy sub fires first Tomahawk missile

    The first of the Royal Navy's new attack submarines, HMS Astute, has blasted Tomahawk missiles far across the North American skies as part of her first test firing mission.

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

  • Unique William Beckford coffer cabinet saved for the nation

    Beckford Tower Trust successfully secures rare piece

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

  • Enabling mobile broadband

    London

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

  • New drug control power takes effect

    A new power to temporarily control potentially harmful new drugs came into effect overnight, alongside an importation ban on two substances closely linked to chemicals found in ‘legal high’ brand ‘Ivory Wave’.

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

  • Working protocol agreed between the Home Secretary and the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 15 November 2011 by Theresa May and House of Lords by Lord Henley…

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech at WRAP’s Annual Conference

    Being resourceful is all about using what you have wisely and creatively. It’s a quality very much in evidence in the modern waste sector.

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

  • Candle fire safety week: snuff out the fire risk

    Fire and Rescue Services across the country are asking people to take care this Candle Fire Safety Week and snuff out the risk of fire in their…

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

  • Near neighbours launch event

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Faith and social action: a long tradition Standing here, you can almost…

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

  • Intellect dinner

    Speech delivered by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Throat and liver cancer

    Department of Health responds to statistics that show Britain has the highest rates of throat cancer in Europe

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: Beyond Aid

    Speech by the International Development Secretary at the Wellcome Trust looking at at a more holistic approach to development

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

  • NHS cancelled elective operations, quarter ending 30 September 2011

    Quarterly data on NHS cancelled elective operations were released today by the Department of Health: During the quarter…

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