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  • New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    David Jones MP looks ahead to 2014

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

  • Government help for councils to clear up after floods

    Communities Minister Kris Hopkins has set out the help that the government is giving to councils following the recent flooding.

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

  • Families happy with SEN reforms and £70 million for councils

    Parents trialling the government’s new special educational needs (SEN) reforms are happier than ever with the support available.

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

  • Christmas in Afghanistan

    Despite a busy schedule and the blistering heat, soldiers at Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan have found time to enjoy some festive spirit.…

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

  • Freight industry delivers festive cheer to millions

    Freight is an essential part of Britain’s economy with billions of tonnes of goods delivered each year.

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

  • Royal pardon for WW2 code-breaker Dr Alan Turing

    Renowned scientist and World War II code-breaker Dr Alan Turing has been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen today following a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

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

  • Adoption: £50 million funding boost and new interactive maps

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces new resources to help would-be adopters find a child to adopt - plus more cash for councils.

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

  • Festive food connects Africa to international markets

    This Christmas, fill your hamper with food items supported by the Food Retail Industry Challenge Fund and help end poverty in Africa.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes Russian Presidential amnesty

    FCO welcomes news that the “Arctic 30”, Pussy Riot detainees, and others are eligible for the Russian Presidential amnesty.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky

    UK welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and hopes to see further steps to strengthen the rule of law in Russia.

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

  • UK statement to the Philippines Reconstruction Assistance on Yolanda (RAY)

    Ambassador Ahmad: "The UK stands ready to work in partnership with the Philippines & other partners on longer-term reconstruction efforts."

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

  • Taking the body of St Stephen overseas

    A very large painted altarpiece painted by Benjamin West for the church of St Stephen Walbrook, London, has had a temporary export bar placed on it.

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

  • Turks and Caicos Islands Set To Receive A Further $19m From EU

    The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) secures further $19m in European Union funding.

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

  • Blenheim Palace Bronzes may leave UK

    A pair of bronze sculptures by Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi have had temporary export bars placed on them.

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

  • Will we lose the Lusieri landscapes?

    Two landscape watercolours by Giovanni Battista Lusieri to be kept in UK temporarily.

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

  • PM approves reappointment of Intelligence Services Commissioner

    Sir Mark Waller is reappointed as the Intelligence Services Commissioner.

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

  • Wensleydale cheese joins a top line-up of protected festive foods

    Yorkshire Wensleydale is the latest in a host of UK festive foods to be awarded an international title to protect its heritage today.

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

  • Millions of pounds to support restoration and repair of First World War memorials

    David Cameron announces £5 million funding to preserve war memorials on a visit to Flanders.

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

  • Publication of Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan

    Written Ministerial Statement by Secretary of State Edward Davey on the publication of Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan

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

  • The Leningrad Album - a story of support, courage and friendship

    British Consul General in St Petersburg Keith Allan has recently seen the original albums exchanged between British and Russian women during World War II. Here is his account of it.

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