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  • Battle of Britain spirit flies on in the RAF

    Group Captain Billy Drake, Battle of Britain Hurricane pilot, points to the name badge on Typhoon pilot Flight Lieutenant Rich Walton’s flying…

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

  • Lance Corporal Jordan Dean Bancroft killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Jordan Dean Bancroft of 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, part of Combined Force Nad 'Ali, was killed in Afghanistan on S…

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  • Open House London 2010

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office takes part in Open House London every September - throwing open its doors and inviting the public to view the 142 year old building.

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

  • Royal Marines protect Afghan people from Taliban intimidation

    As the Royal Marines of 40 Commando work hard to bring security to the population of Sangin in Helmand province they are often tasked to protect residents from Taliban intimidation and attack.

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

  • Joint Helicopter Force keeps things moving in Afghanistan

    From medical evacuation and troop movements to resupply and ground attack, the men and women of the Joint Helicopter Force do it all.

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

  • Temporary bans will fight legal highs

    Twelve month bans on suspected substances will help the government react quickly to the changing drugs market says James Brokenshire.

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

  • Temporary bans to fight back against 'legal highs'

    Swifter action to tackle new 'legal highs' through temporary bans was promised today by James Brokenshire, minister for crime prevention.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister to champion social mobility

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg discussed his plans to promote social mobility in a speech on 18 August 2010.

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

  • 21 day jobs challenge: school leavers urged to sign up

    With GCSEs and A-Level results approaching, a new jobs challenge is being launched tomorrow to help young people compete in the jobs market.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's speech on social mobility

    A transcript of a speech on social mobility given by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on 18 August 2010.

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

  • Jersey reservists swap island life for Helmand

    Two Territorial Army volunteers from Jersey Field Squadron have swapped civilian life on the channel island for the heat and dust of Helmand province, and are now working with the regular Army unit 21 Engineer Regiment.

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

  • Decriminalisation the wrong approach

    Home Office has restated position on drugs, after the outgoing president of the Royal College of Physicians called for a review of the law.

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

  • Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, at Bloomberg

    Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to an invited audience at Bloomberg in London about the current state of the economy.

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

  • Thousands of pounds seized from air passenger

    More than £42,000 in cash has been seized from a British man as he was leaving the country through Birmingham International Airport.

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

  • ACMD letter to Home Secretary on cocaine, February 2010

    Professor Les Iverson writes to the Home Secetary Alan Johnson, suggesting cocaine remain a Class A drug.

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  • New hope for Nadeem

    Shelter kits, funded by UKaid from the Department for International Development and delivered by Save the Children, are helping to rebuild lives in Pakistan.

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  • UK and South America continue to act on climate change

    Foreign Minister for Latin America, Jeremy Browne, has spoken of the shared responsibility between the UK and Colombia to act on climate change for global prosperity and security.

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

  • Care Quality Commission (CQC): the Safer Management of Controlled Drugs annual report 2009

    Letter from Dr Keith Ridge highlighting the recommendations in the recently published annual report by the Care Quality Commission, on the safer management of controlled drugs.

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  • Eric Pickles 'shows us the money'

    Departmental books are opened to an army of armchair auditors.

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

  • Blazing a trail on spending transparency

    The Secretary of State opens the books to an army of armchair auditors as all Departmental spending over £500 goes online. Eric Pickles turns…

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