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  • Next steps in the government’s quango reform programme

    A new report shows progress on the government's quango reform programme.

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

  • Hidden dangers highlighted in new smoking campaign

    Hidden dangers highlighted in new smoking campaign. First shock smoking ads in eight years - Smokers will be told that just 15 cigarettes…

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

  • National witness protection scheme announced

    The creation of the first UK-wide witness protection service was announced today. Witnesses and other vulnerable people afforded protected…

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

  • UK wide protection for witnesses as new national scheme launched

    Witnesses and other vulnerable people whose lives could be at risk will receive enhanced UK-wide protection and support following the announcement…

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

  • Operation Nexus results in more than 175 removals

    More than 175 of London’s most prolific foreign national offenders (FNOs) have been removed from the UK in just a few months.

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

  • Press Release: Know your shopper's rights before you hit the winter sales

    As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …

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

  • Changes to VAT-free limit on postal gifts

    The threshold on VAT-free postal gifts is reviewed annually - this is an EU requirement.

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

  • New support to tackle gang and youth violence

    An additional £500,000 to help communities confront the problem of youth violence was announced by the Home Office today.

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

  • Disasters: UK medics to help in overseas emergencies

    British medical personnel will help provide humanitarian assistance at short notice when disaster strikes abroad.

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

  • British Forces mark Christmas in Helmand

    British forces in southern Afghanistan mark Christmas at military bases across Helmand Province

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

  • "Fair funding, sensible savings and bill freeze is the right road for councils" says Eric Pickles

    New style local settlement to reward striving councils with more income.

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

  • Royal Navy warship spends Christmas on operations

    Sailors of HMS Monmouth keeping the oceans safe from criminals

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

  • FCO Minister Baroness Warsi statement on the murder of Bashir Ahmed Bilour

    Senior Minister of State Baroness Warsi expresses her sadness at the murder of Pakistani minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour on Saturday.

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

  • EU puts Iran sanctions into law

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments following the EU's formal implementation of additional sanctions against Iran.

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

  • UK shocked by violence in Tana River, Kenya

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds: "My sympathies go to the families of those who have been killed and wounded."

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

  • Renewed effort needed on two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken with the President of the Palestinian Authority about the need for peace in the region.

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

  • HMS Diamond arrives home in time for Christmas

    Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond has returned home to Portsmouth today following her maiden deployment to the Middle East.

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

  • The Choir: a year with the Military Wives

    Choirmaster Gareth Malone and key members of the Military Wives Choir reflect on their extraordinary journey in a Christmas Day television special.

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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 this week.

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

  • MOD gives blueprint to potential infrastructure partners

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) property and services provider, has issued the document which allows the three short-listed teams to prepare detailed bids to potentially bec…

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