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  • Father and son in Afghanistan

    A father and son from Kent will this year spend Father's Day together – in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.

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

  • Sussex flag flies above Whitehall to mark Sussex Day

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex has been hoisted above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day on 16 June.

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

  • G8 and developing countries will work together to make the use of natural resources more transparent

    The move will help poor people to benefit from their country’s oil, gas and mineral deposits

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

  • Foreign Office statement on Iranian Election

    Foreign Office notes announcement of Hassan Rouhani’s electoral victory, and calls on him to set Iran on a different course for the future.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech at G8 Open for Growth

    The Prime Minister spoke at the Open for Growth event on the G8 agenda of transparency, trade and tax.

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

  • PM issues call for action on G8 priorities

    The Prime Minister will host a series of meetings in London to encourage practical action on tax, trade and transparency.

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

  • Low Pay Commission visit to Northern Ireland

    Low Pay Commissioners will visit Belfast on 9 and 10 July on a fact-finding visit about the National Minimum Wage.

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  • Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See awarded

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours List is published today, 14 June 2013

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

  • Brits honoured for excellent work for UK abroad

    Diplomatic Service & Overseas Birthday Honours List celebrates achievements of 99 Britons in business, human rights, education & sport.

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

  • The Queen's Birthday Honours 2013

    The Queen's Birthday Honours lists 2013 are published today to recognise the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • Welsh Secretary extends congratulations to Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients

    The Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has extended his congratulations to all Welsh recipients of the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2013.

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

  • Council Members welcomes historic agreement between Kosovo and Serbia

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, to the Security Council meeting on UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 23rd Session today, with important resolutions on countries of concern including Belarus and Syria.

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

  • Historic fisheries deal secured by UK government

    An historic deal to reform the broken Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) has today been agreed by EU Member States and is expected to become law later this year.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 14 June 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on defence budget, Syria, airline advice and Paul Tucker.

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

  • Jon Rouse talks about supporting carers

    I would like to give my initial views on how the Department of Health can best serve the needs of carers.

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

  • Approaching International Energy Security

    Michael Fallon’s speech for the launch of Columbia University’s Centre on Global Energy Policy.

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

  • 160 students start Whitehall internships

    More than 160 students have begun internships in Whitehall as part of a programme to attract talented individuals to the Civil Service.

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

  • Poverty statistics: Fall in number of children in workless poor families

    New annual poverty statistics out today, show how the number of children in workless poor families has reduced by 100,000 children over the past year.

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

  • Head of DfID Sierra Leone speaks at National Civil Society Forum

    Annual event run by ENCISS (Enhancing the interface and interaction between Civil Society and the State to improve poor people’s lives).

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