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  • Transition in Somalia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that while the UK welcomes progress made so far towards ending the transition, we share concerns expressed by the UN Special Representative to the African Union.

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

  • United Kingdom welcomes the appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as Special Representative for Syria

    United Nations and the League of Arab States announce that Lakhdar Brahimi will take on the role of Special Representative for Syria.

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

  • British Army Reserves advise Afghan Police

    Two British Army reservists, both UK law enforcement officers in civilian life, have been helping to improve policing standards in southern Afghanistan. Report by Richard Long.

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

  • Afghan police engage with youngsters in Helmand

    The first Afghan Police community engagement event for youngsters and their families has attracted more than 200 children in an area once considered a stronghold of the insurgency in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Three new members appointed to the Industrial Development Advisory Board

    Welcoming them to the Board, he said: “I am pleased to be able to announce that Gillian Wilmot, Hugh Brown and Christopher Kinsella have …

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

  • Enterprising businesses from Yorkshire and Humber showcase their royally recognised innovations

    The Minister made the call for companies to enter the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise as some of the most innovative regional firms showcased …

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

  • Picasso export deferred

    Ed Vaizey steps in to postpone Child with a Dove export.

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

  • Cancer patient experience improves across the country

    More cancer patients are reporting that they are treated with respect, given treatment choices and are benefitting from better services according to the results of a national survey, announced today by Health Secretary Andre…

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

  • Giant Paralympic Agitos launched outside Cardiff City Hall

    With just under two weeks to go until the start of the Paralympic Games, a giant set of Agitos, the symbol for the Paralympic Games, has today…

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

  • DFID Research: Improving the quality and scope of research coverage in Africa

    DFID launch Development Research Uptake in Sub-Saharan Africa (DRUSSA) as the need for an African science news service increases.

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  • Statement on approval of plan to remove oil in Gannet pipeline

    Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) approves Shell's plans to pump oil from Gannet pipeline.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Ecuadorian Government’s decision to offer political asylum to Julian Assange

    "We are determined to carry out our legal obligation to see Julian Assange extradited to Sweden" said Foreign Secretary William Hague today.

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

  • Investing in Future Transport Conference opening speech

    Norman Baker speech to delegates attending the Investing In Future Transport Conference.

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

  • Prevention is best cure for homelessness

    Government commits to early help for those at risk of losing their home A new report today sets out a cross-Government approach to ensuring…

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Ecuadorian Government’s decision to offer political asylum to Julian Assange

    "We are determined to carry out our legal obligation to see Julian Assange extradited to Sweden" said Foreign Secretary William Hague today.

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

  • UK expresses concern at sentence for Bahraini opposition activist

    A Bahraini court today sentenced Mr Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights, to three years in prison for inciting and taking part in illegal rallies and demonstrations.

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

  • Royal Engineers learn ocean diving in Helmand desert

    Sappers from 26 Engineer Regiment have been taking part in the first ever ocean divers course to be taught in the Afghan desert.

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

  • David Willetts congratulates A-Level students

    “Congratulations to all those receiving their A-Level results today. I know how hard students have worked to achieve these results. “Students…

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

  • TINAs turn heads in the low carbon arena

    Low carbon technologies have today been put under the spotlight with the publication of three in-depth reports into key areas of innovation.…

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of Picasso’s celebrated painting Child with a Dove

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on one of Picasso’s most important early paintings, Child with a Dove.

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