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  • Grant Shapps to abolish century-old payment rules for parish councils

    Parish councils to be freed from rules which force them to use out-dated payment methods such as cheques.

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

  • Business and Enterprise Minister continues the 'Week in Business'

    Mark Prisk's second day working with small businesses, enabling him to gain better insight into the experiences of companies on the ground.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister for Human Rights discusses internet freedom with Facebook executives

    Foreign Office Minister for Human Rights Jeremy Browne met Facebook Marketing Director Randi Zuckerberg to talk about freedom of expression on the internet.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas over the past week.

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

  • Head of the British Diplomatic Service interviewed by Assabah newspaper

    Simon Fraser answered questions from Assabah, a daily Arabic newpaper during a reception held at the British Ambassador Chris O'Connor's Residence.

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

  • Government calls on Europe to be smarter with regulation

    While recognising the encouraging progress in the European Commission’s Smart Regulation in the European Union Mr Prisk emphasised that he will…

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

  • Government will work closely with Northern Ireland Executive

    The coalition government will work closely and openly with the Northern Ireland Executive to maintain security and promote prosperity.

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

  • Contractual arrangement with Faithwise Ltd

    The Daily Telegraph has reported that a faith adviser has been paid under a contract with the strategic consultancy group, Faithwise Ltd. A…

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

  • Transport Times 2010 bus conference

    Buses matter, socially, economically and environmentally, which is why the government is bus friendly and bus focused.

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

  • RAF dogs patrol London streets

    Two RAF air dogs who have served in Afghanistan have gone on patrol with the City of London Police Dog Unit so that the two forces can learn from each other's experiences.

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

  • Minister for Africa discusses future of Sudan with Archbishop of Southern Sudan and Archbishop of Canterbury

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham today met the Archbishop of Southern Sudan, the Most Revd Daniel Deng and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams for talks on Sudan and next year’s referendum.

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

  • Oil and Gas UK Decommissioning Conference

    Michael Moore MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, discusses decommissioning and the globally renowned reputation of our oil and gas industry.

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

  • Government concludes negotiations on civil service redundancy scheme

    Francis Maude announced that the government has negotiated with 5 civil service unions on a new civil service compensation scheme.

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

  • Deputy PM’s speech at North-South Parliamentary Conference

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg made a speech on 7 October 2010 to mark a meeting of the North-South Parliamentary Conference.

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

  • 400 teachers for amateur beekeepers

    Britain’s backyard beekeepers are to be helped to avoid the problem of winter bee deaths by 400 Government-backed volunteer teachers.

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

  • Children’s Minister Tim Loughton shadows Stockport social workers

    Tim Loughton announces his commitment to reducing unnecessary bureaucracy in social work following his 5-day visit to Stockport.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at North-South Parliamentary Conference

    The Deputy Prime Minister spoke at a dinner to mark a meeting of the North-South Parliamentary Conference on Thursday 7 October 2010.

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

  • Human Rights in Afghanistan

    British Ambassador speaks at the inauguration of the Afghan Government’s Human Rights Support Unit

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

  • Extra provisions for troops suffering with mental health issues announced

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox made the announcement of the new provisions to help Service personnel and former members of the Armed Forces who…

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

  • British forces launch Afghan Army's first Infantry Branch School

    British forces have created a new Infantry Branch School in the mountainous outskirts of Kabul in partnership with the Afghan National Army (ANA).

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