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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

  • Squadron's longest serving member slides into retirement

    Burmese Python, Squadron Leader Eric Aldrovandi, 14 Squadron's mascot, slid into retirement yesterday after a 25-year career with the Royal Air Force.

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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

  • 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

  • Housing sector national forum: meeting the requirements of fire safety legislation

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Unfortunately, the Fire Minister is unable to be here today. I will deliver…

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

  • "Together we must assist the people of Libya in their bid for peace"

    Remarks by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant during an informal interactive dialogue between members of the Security Council and the African Union Ad Hoc Committee on Libya

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

  • Gibraltar Regiment trains Gambians for Darfur deployment

    Major Ivor Lopez and his instructors have just completed the first week of the three-week package which is designed to train Gambian troops …

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

  • Let them eat hake, Government takes lead in buying sustainable fish

    The standards for all food procured by Government departments and their agencies will come into force for all new catering contracts from September 2011.

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Luxembourg 9 to 10 June: post-Council statement

    This post-Council statement was laid in the House of Commons on 16 June May 2011 by Theresa May.

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

  • New powers will put faith groups at the centre of their communities

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today urged faith groups to make use of new powers in the Government’s Localism Bill to end their reliance…

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

  • The A, B, C of 'can do' councils protecting services

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has praised three ‘can do’ councils who are acting to protect frontline services and local council tax…

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

  • Improving frontline rubbish and recycling services for family homes

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Thank you for inviting me to speak at this useful and timely Conference…

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

  • Gunners swap sands of Afghanistan for the Atlantic Ocean

    Soldiers from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 PARA RHA) are swapping the dusty heat of landlocked Afghanistan for the cold waters of the Atlantic.

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

  • Minister calls on councils to get ready for proposed new powers to help homeless families

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on councils to start forging closer links with landlords and letting agents in their area so they…

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

  • Positive planning: a new focus on driving sustainable development

    A major change to planning policy that will get development back on track and ensure protection for the environment has been published today…

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

  • Smarter working and the public sector

    Explores the ways that DfT is promoting alternatives to travel in the public sector.

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

  • A new settlement for planning

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. It’s a striking fact that the people gathered together in this room will, collectively, have a greater…

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

  • Engaging the nation with science and engineering

    Government announces further funding to promote national science and engineering events.

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

  • British troops haul Ridgback in Helmand marathon

    Soldiers from the General Service (GS) Squadron decided that running a marathon in the Afghan summer heat was just not original enough so they…

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