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  • UN report to tackle LGB&T prejudice

    The government today welcomed the first ever report by the United Nations looking at the widespread discrimination and violence facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

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

  • UK-Ireland common travel accord to prevent abuse

    The UK and Irish governments have signed an agreement to preserve the Common Travel Area and help crack down on illegal immigration.

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

  • Unusual discovery at The National Archives

    A small quantity of heroin has been unearthed in an 80-year-old file at The National Archives - the latest unusual discovery at the archives.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s Chanukah message

    A message for Chanukah from the Deputy Prime Minister.

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

  • PM visits troops in Afghanistan

    PM meets UK armed forces in pre-Christmas trip to Kandahar.

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

  • Government sets out strategy to be Positive for Youth

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton publishes the government's new vision for youth services.

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

  • Overhaul of town hall funding hands councils the means to boost finances

    Councils will be freed to generate greater levels of income, encouraged to support local firms and jobs and be well placed to reap the rewards…

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

  • Local government finance: December 2011

    Later today, I am introducing legislation which will take forward proposals designed to encourage local economic growth, reduce the financial…

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

  • Reform for UK Banking

    Government publishes its response to the report by the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB).

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

  • Sir Anwar Perwez on doing business in the UK

    In a short film launched today, Sir Anwar Perwez OBE discusses how he started his business in the UK. Sir Anwar is the founder of Bestway, Britain’s second largest cash and carry firm.

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

  • Belarus and human rights

    The Foreign Ministers of the Germany, Poland, Sweden and the UK have expressed concern about continuing repression in Belarus.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during November 2011.

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

  • HMS Somerset in Tanzania for 50th anniversary of independence

    During the visit, the Type 23 Frigate hosted a number of Tanzanian dignitaries, and the ship’s company were welcomed as guests of this most …

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

  • Government sets out plans to reform the structure of banking in the UK

    The Government will implement the ICB’s advice in stages with the full package of reforms completed by 2019. All necessary legislation will …

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

  • Lloyd’s of London given highest listed status as heritage from prehistoric to postmodern is protected

    Star Carr in Yorkshire also made a scheduled monument.

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

  • Government sets out plans to reform the structure of banking in the UK

    Government sets out plans to reform the structure of banking in the UK.

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

  • Weapons smugglers jailed

    Two men who attempted to smuggle weapons into the UK have been jailed for five years today.

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

  • Home Affairs Committee session 2010 to 2012: government response

    Government response to the Home Affairs Committee session 2010 to 2012 outlining the purpose of the police, its governance and funding.

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  • We're getting there

    How UK aid is rebuilding business and investment in Sierra Leone

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  • Honda announces 500 new jobs

    Swindon plant doubles production volume. External site: [Honda manufacturing careers portal](http://www.hondamanufacturingcareers.co.uk)

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