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  • Britain meets key CAP reform allies

    Britain has held talks with Sweden and Denmark on how to make sure Europe radically reforms the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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

  • Appointments to the Natural England board

    William Cockbain and Professor David Macdonald have been appointed to the Board of Natural England.

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

  • Crime victims in Europe to get extra protection

    Britons who become victims of crime in other EU countries will get a guaranteed minimum level of support, said Nick Herbert.

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

  • Crime victims in Europe to get extra protection

    Britons who are victims of crime in another EU country will get a guaranteed level of support, Justice Minister Nick Herbert said today.

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

  • Consultation on Care To Learn launched

    The Department for Education launches a consultation on changes to how Care to Learn will continue to support teenage parents in education and unpaid training in England.

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

  • More than 160,000 disabled children now enjoy short breaks

    The number of disabled children receiving short breaks more than doubled between April 2008 and March 2011, with increases in every area of the country. The findings are published today in a report by Together for Disabled C…

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

  • Helping to meet a growing demand: new guide to help community orchards blossom

    A new, simple ‘how to’ guide for communities wanting to start up, share or save their own community orchards that could help reverse the national…

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

  • Foreign Office releases figures on Brits in trouble overseas

    The number of Britons arrested overseas has fallen by over 10%, but despite this positive trend Foreign Office staff still handled 5,700 arrest cases last year.

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

  • MOD civil servant keeps eye on purse strings in Helmand

    Money and information are two things that matter a lot to the military commanders in charge Operation HERRICK, and it's the job of MOD civil servants deployed to Helmand to provide that information and keep a close eye o…

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

  • RAF strikes targets near Tripoli and Sirte

    …RAF Tornado GR4s struck a military facility located on the southern outskirts of Tripoli yesterday morning, as UK Armed Forces continue to contribute to NATO's patrols over Libya to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.…

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

  • HMS Edinburgh on patrol in Southern Ocean

    HMS Edinburgh is currently on a six-month stint in the Southern Ocean, providing reassurance to the people of the Falkland Islands and flying the flag for the UK in this remote part of the world.

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

  • Government and FRC consider reducing financial reporting burdens for the smallest businesses

    “Simpler Reporting for Smaller Businesses” sets out ideas to reduce the amount of reporting micro-entities would be required to undertake. This…

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

  • UK aid helps children Born to Shine

    The Born to Shine TV series has raised millions of pounds to save children’s lives around the world - with the help of UK aid.

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

  • Call for policy research applications

    The Department of Health’s Policy Research Programme  is currently inviting applications for funding  in the following areas:…

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

  • NHS social care allocation return 2011-2012

    The Department of Health made £648 million available to local authorities in 2011/12 for social care activities that also benefit health.

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

  • The 2011-2012 NHS social care allocation return

    The Department made available £648 million in 2011/12 for transfer to local authorities for social care activities that also benefit health.

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  • Reducing red tape so councils can invest more in affordable housing

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced Government plans to give councils more financial freedoms to improve, buy and build new housing…

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

  • UK, Australia and New Zealand working together in Afghanistan for national security

    The UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, visited New Zealand and Australia to discuss our common national security issues regarding Afghanistan.

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

  • Navy medics on patrol in Helmand

    75 members of the Royal Navy are currently providing nearly 80 per cent of the front line medical cover in Helmand province in support of 3 Commando Brigade's six-month deployment on Operation HERRICK 14.

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

  • RAF Search and Rescue teams honoured

    32 Royal Air Force personnel have been honoured in the latest Armed Forces Operational Awards for their bravery and service.

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