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  • UK forces back animal welfare drive in Lashkar Gah

    British soldiers from the King's Royal Hussars have been championing an Afghan Government programme aimed at improving animal welfare in Lashkar Gah.

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

  • London Metropolitan University's licence revoked

    David Willetts announces new taskforce to help students following the University's licence to sponsor overseas students was withdrawn.

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

  • The UK: right for business, right for Scotland

    Michael Moore talks about building a stronger, more vibrant, more sustainable Scottish economy in which all businesses can grow.

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

  • Unlimited festival celebrates inspiration of Paralympics

    200 disabled and deaf artists present work that celebrates Games and breaks down barriers

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

  • ISPs launch open internet code of practice

    Comms Minister says agreement is “great news for consumers”.

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

  • Paralympic flame travels to Stoke Mandeville Stadium

    This evening up to 3,000 guests will attend a special ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium to witness the start of the 24-hour Torch Relay.

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

  • London Metropolitan University's licence revoked

    …University's licence to sponsor and teach non-EEA students revoked after it failed to address failings identified by the UK Border Agency.…

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

  • Net migration statistics fall as immigration reforms take hold

    Figures from the Office for National Statistics published today show estimated net migration in the UK has fallen to 216,000 in the year to December 2011, from 252,000 to the year to December 2010, as a raft of recent reforms to the immigration system start to bite.

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

  • £100,000 Challenge Prize fund to help communities reduce isolation in old age

    Organisations are being encouraged to come up with novel ideas that can bring people together to tackle the problem of isolation in old age.

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

  • Funding boost for Hounslow's roads

    …Hounslow's roads are set for a major upgrade as council benefits from funding.…

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

  • Cash boost for communties supporting neighbourhood planning

    New funding to help communities bring jobs and homes to their neighbourhood using improved planning powers was announced today by Planning Minister…

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

  • Plans for thousands of homes unlocked by historic deal

    New agreement will get work started on thousands of new properties Plans for thousands of new homes that have been stuck on the drawing board…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister disappointed by verdict on Tymoshenko appeal

    Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke after Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko's appeal was rejected.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Hong Kong Secretary for Home Affairs

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met the Hong Kong Secretary for Home Affairs, Tsang Tak-Sing to discuss the continuing good relations between the UK and the Special Administrative Region.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Vice-President Moreno of Ecuador

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Vice-President of Ecuador Lenín Moreno at the Foreign Office on 29 August.

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

  • UK Intervention at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I call on all nations to make the contributions needed to save innocent lives in Syria and to support the neighbours of Syria."

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

  • Decorated and dedicated supply specialists ready for Afghanistan

    The dangerous and vital role of getting food, kit and supplies to 4th Mechanized Brigade's front line troops in Helmand during Op HERRICK 17 will be conducted by some very special soldiers. Shell Daruwala reports.

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

  • Military torchbearers carry the Paralympic Flame

    A small team of military personnel will tonight carry the Flame in the final leg of the London 2012 Paralympic Games Torch Relay. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Support for small businesses in taking on apprenticeships

    Following today's publication of the Holt Review, government will bring in new measures to aid businesses in recruiting apprentices.

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

  • New measures announced to help small employers take on apprentices

    The Education and Business Secretaries commissioned Mr Holt’s report in February to advise them on what more could be done to help SMEs take…

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