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  • PM's message on World Pride

    "I hope you all have a happy Pride and remember all those who have, and those who are still fighting for, greater rights and protection for the LGBT community."

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

  • More than £30 million for communities taking over valued services and assets

    Community groups wanting to bid to run local services or buy their local shop, library or pub will benefit from more than £30 million of new…

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

  • Local Audit Bill to create robust new regime and help save taxpayer £650 million

    A new local audit regime that delivers value for money, greater responsibility for local bodies and the same tough audit standards was set out…

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

  • Human Rights Council 20th session concludes

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 20th Session on Friday 6 July, with a number of landmark resolutions on key countries of concern.

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

  • 'We must establish agreement on a robust and effective legally binding Arms Trade Treaty'

    UK Opening Statement at the Diplomatic Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty by Ambassador Jo Adamson.

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

  • Friends of Syrian People: Chairman's conclusions

    Full text of the Chairman's statement from the Friends of the Syrian People meeting in Paris on 6 July.

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

  • A UK vision for business and human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke to the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on 6 July 2012.

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

  • Injured Royal Marine carries Olympic Flame through Peterborough

    A Royal Marine who lost his leg in an explosion in Afghanistan has taken a break from rehearsing his West End play to run through his hometown carrying an Olympic Torch.

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

  • Afghan Army step up in the fight against IEDs

    Afghan National Army warriors are taking the lead role in the battle against improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Report by Richard Long.

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

  • Future of NHS Informatics starts to evolve

    As part of the strategy for the future delivery of NHS Informatics Tim Kelsey has taken up his appointment as the National Director for Patients in the NHS Commissioning Board and Charlie Massey has become Director General o…

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

  • More babies in care to receive a stable home more swiftly

    The prime minister today announces plans to speed up the transition from fostering to adoption.

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

  • Whitehall flies flag with pride for first time

    The iconic rainbow flag symbolising gay pride was flown for the first time on Whitehall today.

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

  • PM congratulates Andy Murray on reaching Wimbledon final

    "It is great news that we have our first home-grown men's finalist at Wimbledon for over 70 years".

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

  • Government publishes vision for building societies

    The government has published a discussion document setting out its vision for the building societies sector.

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

  • Cities' economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    Government has agreed to devolve new powers to England’s largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth, improve…

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Syria via Twitter

    In advance of the third meeting of the Friends of Syria in Paris on 6 July, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered your questions about the UK's policy towards Syria live via Twitter.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets with leading human rights lawyer

    Foreign Office Minister for South Asia Alistair Burt met today with Asma Jahangir, leading human rights lawyer from Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes establishment of a Special Rapporteur on Belarus

    Minister for Europe David Lidington said the establishment sends a strong message of concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.

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

  • Minister urges accountability for human rights abuses in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Bahrain's Minister for Justice and Islamic Affairs in London on 5 July.

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

  • UK-Vietnam strategic dialogue

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and Vice Minister Nguyen Thanh Son conducted the 2nd UK- Vietnam Strategic Dialogue on 5 July in Hanoi

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