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  • Britain abroad must temper idealism with pragmatism

    In an interview for the New Statesman, the Archbishop of Canterbury quizzes Foreign Secretary William Hague about Bin Laden, Libya and the role of moral values in foreign policy.

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

  • FCO Minister hails UN Human Rights Council resolution on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity

    "We are committed to ensuring that all people are free to live their lives in a safe and just environment."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress at the UN Human Rights Council

    …Following the conclusion of the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Council's work on a number of key issues including human rights in Libya, Syria and Belarus.…

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

  • Lorraine Kelly launches Armed Forces Day 2011

    Following her dramatic entry to Edinburgh city centre, Ms Kelly was ordered across an assault course by some of the Army’s fittest soldiers,…

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

  • Prince Charles praises Paras

    Paratroopers recently returned from Afghanistan were praised for their 'selfless service and commitment' on the front line by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on 16 June 2011.

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

  • UK Ministers lobby Europe against ‘socially regressive’ maternity proposals

    …Grayling will attend a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) during which the Hungarian …

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

  • Greg Barker key note address to the Ashden Awards

    Check against delivery Thanks very much. I’m delighted to be here tonight. I last attended the Ashden Awards in 2006. What struck me then,…

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

  • Huhne: Homes missing out on Energy Bill savings

    **Around half of British homes not properly insulated ** **At least £100 can be saved every year ** New figures released…

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

  • Dragon’s Den-style call for creative recycling bids

    £2 million available over the next three years to help fund local projects that look into fresh ways to help people recycle more and produce less waste.  

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

  • Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP to the IPPR

    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

  • Letter concerning the report on the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

    Letter from the Northern Ireland Office to the Committee on the Administration of Justice, to correct inaccuracies in their review of the office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

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  • Secretary of State for Wales at Swansea Business Club

    Cheryl Gillan gives the Business Club Luncheon Speech, 'Working Together for Growth in Swansea’, at the Village Hotel, Swansea.

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

  • Government encouraging Welsh firms to ‘Premier’ growth, says Cheryl Gillan

    The Government is doing all it can to support and encourage private sector firms in Wales to reach the top of their game - just like Swansea…

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

  • Details of 16- to-19 bursary scheme published

    Schools and colleges notified of £180 million 16-19 bursary scheme.

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

  • Shining a light on council spending could save up to £450 per household

    Councils could save £10 billion every year if they improve the way they buy, source and pay for goods and services new research reveals today…

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

  • Corporal Lloyd Newell killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Lloyd Newell of The Parachute Regiment was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 16 June 2011.

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  • Craftsman Andrew Found killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Craftsman Andrew Found, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), was killed in…

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  • Government consults on reforms to the taxation of non-domiciled individuals and a statutory definition of tax residence

    The Government is today publishing a consultation on its plans to reform the taxation of non-domiciled individuals (“non-domiciles").

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

  • Thameslink rolling stock

    Announcing that the preferred bidder for the supply of the new Thameslink trains will be Siemens Plc with Cross London Trains.

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

  • Faith and social action

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. I grew up in West Yorkshire. One of the great things about that part of the world is that you can …

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