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  • The health-related harms of drugs

    The health harms arising from licit and illicit substance use and misuse are wide-ranging and vary depending on the substance used and the pattern and context of their use, but it is well established that their use represent…

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

  • Foreign Office releases figures on Brits in trouble overseas

    The number of Britons arrested overseas has fallen by over 10%, but despite this positive trend Foreign Office staff still handled 5,700 arrest cases last year.

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

  • The Government's response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

    …The Government's response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' (ACMD’s) consideration of the anabolic steroids.…

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  • Qadhafi defeat "only a matter of time"

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said it is "only a matter of time" before Colonel Muammar Qadhafi is defeated.

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

  • RAF ready for further action over Tripoli

    As street fighting continues in Tripoli between Free Libya Forces and members of Colonel Gaddafi's former regime, British and NATO military aircraft are maintaining a presence in the air.

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

  • Qadhafi defeat "only a matter of time"

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said it is “only a matter of time” before Colonel Muammar Qadhafi is defeated.

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

  • Call for ideas for new health apps and maps

    The Health Secretary today launched a call for new ideas for health apps that would help patients make informed decisions about their care.

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

  • UK secures international agreement to combat illegal rhino trade

    Three out of the five species of rhinoceros are critically endangered.

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

  • Equality in the UK and looking forward to the 2012 Paralympics

    To coincide with World Photography Day, award-winning Brazilian photojournalist Andre Camara celebrates how UK society has justice and equality at its heart.

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

  • Injured soldier gets keys to adapted home

    Lieutenant Commander Nekrews praised Chief Petty Officer (Diver) Ian Fleming and Leading Diver Matt Baker for their efforts in safely detaching the mine from the vessel. He said:

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

  • Commissioner-based cancer waiting times

    Today the Department published the annual commissioner-based NHS cancer waiting times according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics…

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

  • DFID Research: Living with ART

    A qualitative study of the lives of people living with HIV who have been taking antiretroviral therapy for more than one year in Wakiso District, Uganda.

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  • IN PICTURES: Navy helicopters 'bag' Afghan drugs

    …The Royal Navy's airborne surveillance and control helicopters in recent months have helped seize and destroy over five tons of Taliban drugs with a 'street value' in excess of £6m.…

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

  • Appointments to Defra’s Science Advisory Council

    New chair and seven members appointed to Science Advisory Council. Seven other members have…

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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 – July 2011

    Data on breaches of the Mixed-Sex Accommodation (MSA) guidance published by Department of Health today.

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

  • Mixed-sex breaches hit a record low

    New statistics released today show fewer patients than ever before are staying in mixed-sex accommodation.

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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 – June 2011

    Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during June 2011 published by the Department of Health.

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

  • HMS Monmouth aids ship under pirate attack

    While on anti-piracy patrol in the Red Sea, Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth recently diverted her course and sped to the aid of a merchant ship that had come under pirate attack.

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

  • Police reform: Home Secretary's speech of 16 August 2011

    This speech was given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 16 August 2011. Content deemed political has been removed. This version is as spoken.

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

  • Lieutenant Daniel John Clack killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant Daniel John Clack, from 1st Battalion The Rifles, was killed in Afghanistan on 12 August 2011.

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