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  • Want an in depth view of the stunning polar regions?

    The Foreign Office has published new Polar Regions pages on the website to complement the BBC series Frozen Planet.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister hosts first ever UK-Vietnam strategic dialogue

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and his Vietnamese counterpart Vice Minister Mr Bui Thanh Son met in London on 26 October 2011 to launch the UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue.

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

  • Royal Engineers build roads to a better future in Helmand

    Captain Simon Oxley was employed as the Operations Officer as part of 517 Specialist Team Royal Engineers, 170 (Infrastructure Support) Group…

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

  • RAF officers make a Great Escape

    Famously portrayed in the 1963 Hollywood movie starring Steve McQueen, the re-enactment of the mass escape in 1944 took place over two weeks…

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

  • Business Secretary speech on industrial strategy at Policy Exchange

    Good afternoon. Today I would like to talk about something that I once made my name criticizing: the role of industrial policy in shaping the…

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

  • Fairer part-time study repayment system announced

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “We are extending tuition loan support to part-time students so that they are treated…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the Renewable UK Conference

    Check against delivery I’m delighted to be here today, at Renewable UK’s annual conference. Our location is rather appropriate. Manchester…

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) pre-Council statement

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 26 October 2011 by Damian Green. The Justice and Home Affairs Council…

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

  • Speech: 19/10/2011, Paul Burstow, NCAS 2011

    Paul Burstow speaks at NCAS 2011.

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

  • Outcome definitions agreed for drugs recovery pilot bids

    Detailed definitions that should be used in measuring outcomes from pilots relating to the Drug and Alcohol Payment by Results initiative have been agreed and finalised. 

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

  • Clarke: radical reforms will ensure people are protected

    Ken Clarke announced tough measures to better protect people from intruders, dangerous criminals and excessive no-win no-fee legal costs.

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

  • Better protection from intruders and excessive compensation costs

    Ken Clarke has announced tough measures to protect people from intruders, dangerous criminals and excessive no-win no-fee legal costs.

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

  • Clarke: Tough intelligent sentences

    Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has today announced a new sentencing regime.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 26 October 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Euro summit, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, knives, Beecroft, Vince Cable, imprisonment for public protection and Rio 20+.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon For 26 October 2011

    …From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: European Council, Hillsborough, unfair dismissal and Business Secretary Vince Cable.…

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

  • Julian Ashby appointed HCA Regulation Committee Chair

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today confirmed that Julian Ashby, deputy chairman of the Tenant Services Authority, has been appointed Chairman…

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

  • Government funding to help create more than 100 jobs in Stoke-on-Trent

    Middleport Pottery, in Burslem, was acquired by the Prince’s Regeneration Trust in June when it was at serious risk of closure. The project …

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

  • The world’s most advanced civil aircraft, helicopters, and an airship showcase the British aerospace industry in the middle of Westminster

    The exhibition at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, which coincides with the opening by the Prime Minister of a state-of-the…

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

  • Consultation on 'Clare's Law' launched

    The public will be asked their views on introducing a scheme for disclosing information about an individual’s history of domestic violence.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone speech to Fitness Industry Association

    This speech was given by equalities minister Lynne Featherstone on 25 October 2011 at the Vanguard Council. This version of the speech is as written, not spoken.

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