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  • Sporting star tackles bullying

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone joined former rugby union star Ben Cohen yesterday evening to launch his anti-bullying charity.

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

  • Home Secretary's speech at the launch of the index of female charity leaders

    This speech was given by Home Secretary Theresa May at the launch of the new annual index of female charity leaders on Thursday 10 May 2012.

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

  • Defra announces five members of the Natural Capital Committee

    Five members have been appointed to the independent Natural Capital Committee by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.

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

  • Nineteen areas move out of drought

    Recent record-breaking rainfall has altered the situation.

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

  • First annual index of female charity leaders launched

    Women's contribution to Britain's biggest charities has been celebrated by the Home Secretary.

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

  • New agency will lead fight against serious organised crime

    The National Crime Agency will transform how the UK tackles serious organised crime and keeps communities safe.

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

  • New agency to lead fight against serious and organised crime

    The UK’s ability to tackle serious and organised crime to be transformed by introduction of the National Crime Agency (NCA).

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

  • New plans could help two million people with hidden lung-disease and save 7,800 lives a year

    The two million people with a potentially fatal lung-disease who have not been diagnosed could now be identified and treated if the NHS follows…

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

  • Nurses urged to reach out to their communities in celebration of International Nurses’ Day

    Nurses across the UK are being encouraged to engage their local communities on International Nurses’ Day and throughout May.…

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

  • Veterans Prosthetics Services

    Interim system for funding military veterans’ prosthetics…

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  • New laws to promote diversity among judges

    More women and people from minority backgrounds will be encouraged to become judges under plans announced today by Ken Clarke.

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

  • £1.8 million to tackle scandal of 'beds in sheds'

    Minister pledges to ‘flush out’ criminal landlords Criminal landlords trapping vulnerable people in ‘suburban shanty-towns’ will get the justice…

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

  • Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

    Explains DfT's ambitions for low carbon vehicles and how changes in technology, affordability and access will make the difference.

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

  • Tackling record deficit has helped keep repossessions down

    The Government’s commitment to tackling the record deficit is keeping interest rates at a record low and a secure roof over the heads of millions…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame

    Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister concerned at sentencing of Iranian lawyer

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has called on the Iranian Government to overturn the sentencing of Mohammad Ali Dadkha.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister introduces EU Treaty Amendment Bill to the House of Lords

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell said that the treaty change will help eurozone countries take forward a key aspect of their plan to resolve the crisis and secure financial stability.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attacks in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks in Damascus on 10 May, which have killed at least 40 people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Panama Foreign Minister

    …Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Panama is an important partner for the UK when he met the country's Foreign Minister in London today.…

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Hong Kong

    Gala event draws celebrities, business leaders and society figures to mark enduring British-Hong Kong partnership.

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