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  • UK and Colombia agree joint declaration on human rights

    Prime Minister David Cameron met Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in London on 21 November.

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

  • Afghanistan, Middle East and North Africa, Iran and Somalia discussed in Brussels

    EU Foreign Ministers met in Brussels on 14-15 November to discuss Afghanistan, Middle East and North Africa, Iran and Somalia. Minister for Europe David Lidington reported the outcome to Parliament.

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

  • The business of diplomacy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the Confederation of British Industry Annual Conference on 21 November.

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

  • "We must make sure that Afghanistan is strong enough to protect its own national security, and through that, our own"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on 21 November.

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

  • Army lawyers on the front line

    Since the conflict in Afghanistan began, operational lawyers from the Legal Services branch of the Army's Adjutant General's Corps have been travelling with brigades into all battle zones. Report by Sarah Goldthorpe.

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

  • Business Secretary announces new Technology Strategy Board Chair

    Mr Smith is UK and Ireland Chief Executive of technology company Cisco. Vince Cable said: “Innovation is central to the Government’s plans…

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

  • Millions of bank customers to benefit from improved current account measures

    The response builds on a number of Coalition commitments to increase transparency and help consumers make better financial decisions when borrowing…

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

  • £16.8 million support for free advice services

    A new £16.8 million central government fund to help not-for-profit free advice services in England will be delivered by BIG Fund.

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

  • A new era in policing: Nick Herbert's speech to the Institute for Government

    This speech was delivered to the Institute for Government on 21 November 2011. This version is checked against delivery.

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

  • Home Secretary's Olympic security conference speech

    Theresa May gave this speech to the Olympic security conference on 21 November 2011. This version is checked against delivery.

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

  • A new era in policing

    Exactly one year before Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) take office, the Policing Minister has called for all dynamic and driven individuals to come forward as candidates.

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

  • Ending gang and youth violence - a cross-government report

    Today the government sets out the start of crucial work to tackle gang and youth violence through prevention and tough punishment.

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

  • Olympic and paralympic games background checking gets underway

    The process of background checking more than 380,000 Games time workers, athletes and officials ahead of next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games has begun, the Home Office announced today.

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

  • Anti-homophobia and transphobia logo competition launched

    A competition to design a logo to unite sports clubs, fans and players behind a government campaign to kick homophobia and transphobia out of sport was launched by the Minister for Equalities Lynne Featherstone today.

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

  • Francis Maude recognised as a Fair Payment Champion

    The National Specialist Contractors Council has recognised Francis Maude, as one of 14 Fair Payment Champions.

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

  • The Crown and suppliers: a new way of working

    Speech by Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude about improving the way businesses work with government.

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

  • New institute to help narrow the health gap

    The UCL (University College London) Institute for Health Equity launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and Professor Sir Michael Marmot

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

  • DWP Chief Information Officer announces retirement

    After more than eight years as CIO for the DWP and Government , Joe Harley, CBE, has decided to retire in the Spring of 2012.

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

  • Frost/Black:Transforming sickness support will boost productivity and the economy

    An independent review aimed at reducing the cost of sickness to employers, taxpayers and the economy is presented to the Government.

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

  • Welsh Secretary visits Reserve Forces and Cadets’ Association in Maindy

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today [21st November] met members of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association at Maindy Barracks…

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