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  • LGA event: Framework Launch

    A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Institute of Education open lecture on A level reforms

    Speech given about the government’s plans to reform A levels, and the plans for mathematics.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Yemeni plan for elections in 2014

    At Friends of Yemen in London, UK announces £11.4 million to support elections and National Dialogue in Yemen.

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

  • Royal Navy Lynx hunts pirates from French frigate

    A unique link-up between the British and French navies, which saw a British helicopter deploy with a French warship on an anti-piracy patrol, has been hailed a success.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reaffirms UK commitment during visit to Afghanistan

    Baroness Warsi was in Afghanistan this week for talks covering progress on transition, reconciliation, 2014 elections and women’s rights.

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

  • Peacekeeping in Cyprus

    Territorial Army (TA) soldiers are joining their regular counterparts to patrol the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes additional UN sanctions on North Korea

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire warns that North Korea’s development of nuclear and ballistic weapons poses a real threat to international security.

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

  • Pioneering Royal Navy women meet across generations

    A 92-year-old heroine of the Second World War met a female air engineer officer in the Royal Navy this week.

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

  • The Friends of Yemen Ministerial Meeting Co-Chairs’ Statement

    The fifth Friends of Yemen meeting was Co-chaired by the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Yemen.

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

  • Sergeant Beth Wilson on serving in Afghanistan

    In recognition of International Women's Day on 8 March, we are profiling women making their mark in the Armed Forces.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement for International Women’s Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for greater international action to tackle sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • First female RAF search and rescue commander

    In recognition of International Women's Day on 8 March, we are profiling women making their mark in the Armed Forces.

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

  • Working with primary schools is key to getting disadvantaged young people into university

    Universities need to reach out to primary schools to increase the number from disadvantaged backgrounds benefitting from higher education.

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

  • UK funding to Yemen 2012 - 2015

    The UK is providing £196 million to reduce poverty and support political reform in Yemen between 2012 - 2015.

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

  • Lough Erne residents have their say on G8 summit plans

    Meetings take place to ensure the G8 summit has the least possible impact on the daily lives of local Fermanagh residents.

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

  • Research shows perceptions of employment law do not reflect reality

    Study finds that businesses that view employment law as burdensome often did so because of a lack of understanding of the law.

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

  • Government invests £5.3 million in leading-edge bioscience

    Cutting-edge synthetic biology companies received a boost today with a £5.3 million government cash injection.

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

  • John Hayes comment on the closure of Daw Mill colliery

    On 7 March 2013 UK Coal announced the closure of Daw Mill colliery.…

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

  • Passengers reap rewards of revamped rail stations

    Bromley South station to benefit from £4 million investment.

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

  • Bar raised so town hall pensions can invest more in local infrastructure

    Changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales.

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