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  • Lieutenant Andrew Chesterman killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant Andrew Robert Chesterman from 3rd Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 9 August 2012.

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  • Francis Maude reveals further savings that beat expectations

    The government has saved more than £5.5 billion for the taxpayer during the last year, Francis Maude announced today.

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

  • Global Business Summit: Infrastructure

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles at the Global Business Summit

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

  • Soldier swaps barracks for Olympic volleyball court

    A staff sergeant serving with Headquarters 43 (Wessex) Brigade, based in Tidworth, is now on our TV screens as a line judge for the Olympic indoor volleyball at Earls Court.

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

  • Providing canine heroes for the front line

    Military working dogs provide valuable capability to British patrols on the front line. But procurement by DE&S begins many miles from Afghanistan.

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

  • Business Minister screens for success in the North West

    Harpscreen Ltd, a manufacturer of screening equipment for the recycling, road building and quarrying sectors, has also unlocked £3.3 million…

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

  • Millions still available for social landlords to make homes warmer and cosier

    Funding to get low carbon heating into the homes of hundreds of social housing tenants across the nation is still up for grabs for local authorities…

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

  • Olympic legacy in Manchester hailed by Nick Clegg

    The Deputy PM visits talented sporting youngsters at the National Cycling Centre and Moss Side Gym.

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

  • Speech by Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP to the Global Business Summit on infrastructure

    Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Journalists' Day in Iran

    Today is Journalists' Day in Iran. But in reality, Iran’s journalists have little to celebrate.

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

  • Top energy firms announce major UK investments at London 2012 summit

    Chancellor George Osborne and Business Secretary Vince Cable will today welcome substantial new investment in the UK as international delegates…

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

  • Top energy firms announce major UK investments at London 2012 summit

    GDF SUEZ, Centrica and Bayerngas sign £1.4 billion Field Development Plan for Southern North Sea BP investing £60m in an International …

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

  • DECC to scrap unnecessary regulations as part of the Red Tape Challenge

    As part of a drive to cut red tape burdens, Minister of State for Energy, Charles Hendry, has announced the scrapping of 86 regulations and …

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

  • National Citizen Service rolls out all year round

    Sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds will now be able to take part in National Citizen Service (NCS) in their autumn half-term holiday.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister hails lasting Olympic legacy in Manchester

    The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the impact of London 2012 in creating a lasting sporting legacy in Manchester, on a visit to the city.

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

  • Royal Navy rower takes Olympic gold

    Olympic rower and Royal Navy officer Lieutenant Pete Reed has helped Team GB to a historic fourth gold medal in the men's coxless fours.

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

  • Government announces £100 million fund for green investment and welcomes new jobs

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will set out today how the renewable energy sector is delivering vital investment and jobs to the UK. Dagenham…

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

  • Opportunities in UK energy markets: Edward Davey's speech at Global Business Summit on Energy

    Thanks very much. This has long been one of the great business cities. For fifteen centuries, it has welcomed traders and merchants from around the world.   In fact, its Old English name directly tra...

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the Global Business Summit on Energy

    The Deputy Prime Minister gave a speech on the green economy at the Global Business Summit on Energy on 6 August 2012.

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

  • Judge rejects claims that work schemes are forced labour

    Schemes to help unemployed people get work are not slave labour, a Judicial review has ruled.

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