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  • The Quarter: quarter 2 2012/13

    David Flory’s quarterly report for Q2 (July to September) 2012/13 provides a summary of the NHS financial position and performance against the…

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  • UK condemns regime harassment of Iranian blogger’s family

    Foreign Office calls for end to impunity of Security Forces in Iran following death in custody of Sattar Beheshti.

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

  • Commonwealth reform package endorsed by Commonwealth Heads of Government

    The agreed reforms include a new Commonwealth Charter and measures to strengthen work on election observation and human rights.

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

  • Passengers come first in new Civil Aviation Act

    Civil Aviation Act becomes law paving the way for airports to offer better facilities and information for passengers.

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

  • Prime Minister announces reduction in UK troop numbers in Afghanistan

    UK force levels in Afghanistan are to reduce to around 5,200 by the end of 2013, the Prime Minister announced today.

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

  • HMS Monmouth reassures shipping with anti-piracy exercise

    HMS Monmouth and her Royal Marines have been working with the US Navy to demonstrate how they can help keep the sea lanes open in the Middle East.

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

  • British business toast success in Venezuela

    The British Embassy and the Venezuelan British Chamber of Commerce celebrated business achievements in 2012.

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

  • HMS Protector takes to the ice for a charity Santa run

    HMS Protector's ship's company have taken to the ice in Antarctica dressed as Father Christmas in support of the ship's affiliated charity.

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

  • Operators urged to tackle crowding on busiest services

    Train operators are urged to tackle overcrowding on their services after a list reveals the top 10 most congested trains.

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

  • Overseas Territories: Joint Ministerial Council

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the first Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting.

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

  • Local government finance settlement oral statement

    This oral statement is about finance for English local authorities for 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015.

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

  • Local government pension scheme

    This is a written ministerial statement about the abolition of taxpayer-funded pensions for councillors from April 2014.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on the publication of the report on international aviation and shipping emissions

    Today Government has published a Parliamentary Report announcing that, recognising uncertainty over the international framework for reducing aviation emissions and particularly the treatment of aviati...

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

  • DR Congo: UK aid for refugees forced to flee

    Britain will help provide health care, education, shelter and safe drinking water for 50,000 refugees in Uganda who have fled the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • DFID research: International Migrants day: Understanding the whys

    Working paper produced earlier this year, by the research programme consortium Migrating Out of Poverty, looks at the causes of migration.

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

  • Four new members appointed to the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee

    Professor Christopher Collins, Professor Michael Depledge, Dr Gary Hutchison and Dr Peter Matthiessen appointed to HSAC until 31 December 2015.

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

  • Defra approves two GM vaccine trials

    Defra has approved trials of GM vaccines against prostate cancer and HIV.

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

  • More investment put towards talking therapies for people with severe mental illness

    Norman Lamb announces new scheme to help people with severe mental illnesses.

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

  • Department seeks members of the Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products

    *4 February 2013 update: the closing date for applications has been extended to 19 Febuary 2013. The position

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

  • Department seeks members of the Herbal Medicines Advisory Committee

    4 February 2013 update: the closing date for applications has been extended to 19 Febuary 2013.

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