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  • Afghan police chief helps reintroduce kites to the Helmand skies

    Youngsters in Kopak, in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province, were presented with the traditional symbol of Afghanistan's culture thanks to an idea from the 5 RIFLES.

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

  • Navy engineers catch Black Widow spider in Sea King

    Royal Navy aircraft engineers got a shock recently when they started maintenance on a Sea King helicopter and came across a Black Widow spider inside.

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

  • BIS response to NAO report on apprenticeships

    “So I am delighted that the NAO has recognised the progress we have made and that they identify the extraordinary economic benefits of apprenticeships…

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

  • New opportunity for North Sea oil and gas exploration

    …Press ref: 12/004 Energy Minister Charles Hendry today announced new opportunities for UK oil and gas exploration with the launch of the 27th……

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Charles Hendry on the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing round and the strategic environmental assessment (sea) post adoption process

    1 February 2012 I am pleased to inform the House that I am today inviting applications for petroleum licences for unlicensed seaward blocks…

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

  • Beta of government single domain released

    A beta of a single domain for all government information has been launched.

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

  • HRH The Earl of Wessex opens the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award’s new regional office, Belfast

    His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex officially opened the Duke of Edinburgh's Award's new Regional Office at Forestgrove Business Park.

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

  • UK Business Secretary visits Northern Ireland

    Vince Cable to visit technology companies and manufacturers in Belfast.

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

  • NHS to get £28m cash boost to improve access to dentists

    Andrew Lansley has announced extra cash for dentistry in a major Government drive to increase the number of people able to access an NHS dentist.

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

  • NHS Leadership Recognition Awards sponsorship invited

    Sponsorship of the NHS Leadership Recognition Awards for the next two years is being sought.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 30 January 2012

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on Syria, bonuses, Europe and Scotland

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

  • Goodwin knighthood decision

    The knighthood conferred upon Fred Goodwin as a Knight Bachelor has been cancelled and annulled.

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

  • Devolution of local transport

    Local communities and businesses could be given control of decisions and budgets for major local transport schemes in their areas.

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

  • Consultation on devolving local major transport schemes for the next spending review period

    Consultation for deciding new devolved prioritising and funding of local major transport schemes launched.

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

  • Vince Cable visits Northern Ireland companies

    Dr. Cable focused on the importance of advanced manufacturing during his first visit as business secretary.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Libyan Interior Minister

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met the Libyan Interior Minister Fawzy Abdilal, who is making his first visit to the UK since his appointment at the end of November 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes leading role by Morocco at the UN on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed Morocco's contribution to discussions on Syria when he met Moroccan Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs Youssef Amrani.

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

  • Foreign Secretary highlights progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has published a progress report in Parliament of the key developments in Afghanistan during December 2011.

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

  • RFA Fort Victoria disembarks pirates for prosecution in the Seychelles

    A group of suspected pirates caught by a Royal Navy operation in the Indian Ocean will face justice in the Seychelles.

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

  • 32 sites bid to host the Green Investment Bank

    The process for finalising the location of the GIB was announced last month with interested parties invited to self-assess against a common …

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