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  • Minister thanks missile plant for support during Libya operation

    Hundreds of workers at a British missile factory have been thanked by the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Peter Luff for their efforts in supporting the Armed Forces during the Libya intervention.

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

  • Royal Navy helps reduce Somali pirate activity

    Following his posting as Commander of the UK Counter-Piracy Task Group, Captain Gerry Northwood, Royal Navy, has written in The Times newspaper about how concerted efforts are helping reduce attacks on merchant vessels.

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

  • FAB camps return to help bereaved military families

    Building on the success of previous years, Families' Activity Breaks (FAB) are returning in the summer of 2012 to offer bereaved military families fun and challenging activity-based holidays.

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

  • Freeing up farming to reach its full potential

    The farming industry is the first to benefit from the Government's pledge to slash red tape.

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

  • First Work Programme statistics released

    Today the Department for Work and Pensions has published official statistics for Work Programme referrals and attachments.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the National Farmers Union conference

    Secretary of State’s speech to the National Farmers Union conference.

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

  • PM welcomes Prime Minister Rajoy

    Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy welcomed to Downing Street, accompanies PM on Crossrail visit.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 21 February 2012

    NHS reforms, Greek deal and Ministry of Justice were among the topics discussed at this session.

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

  • Appointments to the Homes and Communities Agency Regulation committee

    The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government today announced the appointment, following open competition, of four non-executives…

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

  • Best of British manufacturing

    The Government joins manufacturers this month to celebrate British manufacturing and explore how the sector can support economic growth.

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

  • Minister for Europe visits Edinburgh

    Minister for Europe David Lidington is visiting Edinburgh today to give evidence to the European and External Relations Committee.

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

  • British and Afghan forces target insurgency in Nahr-e Saraj

    Soldiers from 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) have joined Afghan security forces in an operation to clear a key insurgent 'safe haven' in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Reservists to be called up for Olympics duties

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today informed Parliament that a call-out order has been made under the Reserve Forces Act and that call-out…

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

  • MOD launches facilities contracts for English regions

    Developed under the Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) programme, the contracts have an estimated combined value of up to £4.35 billion…

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

  • Rollover of restrictive measures on Zimbabwe

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament after the EU agreed to renew the Measures for another year.

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

  • Government announces new Director of Fair Access

    Professor Les Ebdon will take over from Sir Martin Harris later this year. His role will be to safeguard fair access to higher education and…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the University of Edinburgh Business School

    Check against delivery There are four key challenges to address for UK energy security - in the medium to long term: declining domestic…

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

  • Francis Maude speech - The Big Society and the City

    Francis Maude delivered a speech at an Institute of Directors ‘Big Society and the City’ event at Portcullis House on 20 February 2012.

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

  • Culture Minister launches support programme for libraries

    A new support programme that will secure a place for public libraries at the heart of the Big Society was unveiled by Ed Vaizey today.

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

  • Games industry urged to help build skills base

    Minister calls on industry, schools and Government to work closely together to equip young people for technology jobs.

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