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  • HMS Sutherland crew hone pirate take-down skills

    Royal Marines aboard HMS Sutherland have been practising their pirate vessel boarding techniques using 'rapid roping' from the frigate's helicopter in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

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

  • MOD shortlists potential infrastructure partners

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Ministry of Defence's property and services provider, has selected three consortia to continue to potentially become its private sector business partner.

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

  • Next steps making midata a reality

    Government highlights latest proposals for the groundbreaking midata programme, which aims to give consumers access to their data.

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

  • Next steps making midata a reality

    The Government is committed to putting the UK at the forefront of this rapidly developing market which is why the consultation proposes introducing…

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

  • 2,000 illegal migrants return home after UK Border Agency campaign

    More than 2,000 illegal migrants who had been living in London have returned home following a UK Border Agency campaign to tackle visa abuse.

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

  • Helping train operators improve services for cyclists

    DfT has launched a new cycle-rail toolkit aimed at making it easier for people to combine cycling with rail travel.

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

  • Quango clampdown saving billions for the taxpayer

    The government is now more than halfway through the first wave of its quango reform programme, saving at least £1.4bn for the taxpayer.

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

  • British soldiers impart medical knowledge to Afghan counterparts

    Personnel from the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) have been mentoring Afghan soldiers to improve their trauma care and first aid skills.

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

  • £3.5m for new jobs and businesses announced on Cumbria Rural Roadshow

    Cumbria is one of five regions to benefit from a Rural Growth Network.

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

  • Health investment tools

    The Health Investment website, created in 2010 as part of the QIPP Right Care Programme, aims to help commissioners in improving their ability…

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

  • Government response to the Policy Exchange Report

    Following the publication of the Policy Exchange report Ending Expensive Social Tenancies: Fairness, higher growth and more homes the Government…

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

  • Tenants take back power to choose their own home

    HomeSwap Direct searches set to hit 1.5 million Social tenants who have been stuck in homes that no longer meet their needs are seizing the…

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

  • Statement on Heywood trial verdict

    A verdict was given today regarding the murder of British citizen Neil Heywood.

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

  • New proposals on consumer rights across Europe

    The government has published a consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. It covers new measures to deliver greater clarity and transparency on consumer rights, and aims to help boost the confidence of both consumers and businesses.

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

  • Guardsman Jamie Shadrake killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Guardsman Jamie Shadrake of the Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 17 August 2012.

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  • New proposals announced on consumer rights across Europe

    The Consumer Rights Directive, agreed by the European Commission in 2011, focuses on simplifying and harmonising rules in a few key areas of…

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned at Pussy Riot verdict

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said he was deeply concerned after three members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in prison.

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

  • British Army Reserves advise Afghan Police

    Two British Army reservists, both UK law enforcement officers in civilian life, have been helping to improve policing standards in southern Afghanistan. Report by Richard Long.

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

  • Enterprising businesses from Yorkshire and Humber showcase their royally recognised innovations

    The Minister made the call for companies to enter the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise as some of the most innovative regional firms showcased …

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