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  • UK and Brazil strengthen science and innovation links

    UK Minister for Science and Universities visits Brazil on June 21st and 22nd to discuss higher education and science cooperation. He is coming with a delegation of British university vice chancellors.

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

  • Promoting High Standards in the Private Military and Security Company Industry

    In a written ministerial statement, Minister for Conflict Issues, Henry Bellingham, announced that Aerospace Defence and Security (ADS) have been appointed the Government’s partner in developing and implementing UK national standards for PMSCs.

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

  • An upgraded HMS Illustrious begins sea trials

    The 22,000-tonne ship, affectionately known as ‘Lusty’, left Rosyth in Fife over the weekend after 16 months in the dockyard where she underwent…

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

  • House of Commons Armed Forces Day photo exhibition opens

    An exhibition of photographs provided by veterans working in the House of Commons - 'Standing Next to You' - was opened today by John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons.

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

  • RAF officer trains first female Afghan helicopter pilots

    The ‘Thunder Lab’ flight school is part of the NATO Air Training Command (Afghanistan) and the training given there is designed to help ease…

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

  • Military Chiefs meet in London to discuss Libya

    UK Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, hosted his counterparts at the Ministry of Defence in London, where they discussed…

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

  • Protection for consumers in need of reform

    Under proposals set out in a new consultation ‘Empowering and Protecting Consumers’, ministers want to see a new simplified ‘consumer landscape…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP response to failure to reach agreement at EU Environment Council

    Following today’s EU Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg which discussed the European Commission’s recent 2050 Low Carbon Roadmap, the…

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

  • Government response to recommendations in Chief Nuclear Inspector's report: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, 21 June 2011

    I have today responded to the three recommendations for Government contained in the Chief Nuclear Inspector’s interim report on events at the…

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

  • Government to act on Nuclear Chief Inspector's recommendations

    Press Notice 2011/051 21 June 2011 The Department of Energy and Climate Change today formally responded to the three recommendations for Government…

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

  • Scotland Bill has Scotland's backing says Moore

    The Scotland Bill has its Third Reading in the House of Commons today

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

  • Central London conference of libraries

    Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I am delighted to be here this morning. I am the Minister responsible for libraries, and you may …

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

  • Neighbourhood Watch website launched

    An innovative new Neighbourhood Watch website has today been launched by the crime prevention minister, Baroness Browning.

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

  • Public consultation: Passported Benefits under Universal Credit – review and advice

    The Social Security Advisory Committee has been asked to undertake an independent review of Passported benefits.

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

  • Welfare reform and homelessness

    Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP

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

  • Clarke: Plans outlined to reduce reoffending

    A radical plan to reduce reoffending, an improved sentencing framework and reform of the legal aid system were outlined today.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister visits Brazil

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has embarked on a two day visit to Brazil.

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

  • Innovative business in the green economy

    …The Deputy Prime Minister has delivered a speech at an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, entitled 'Innovative business in the green economy'.…

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

  • PM’s press conference on sentencing reforms

    A transcript of the press conference given by Prime Minister David Cameron on sentencing reforms in London on 21 June 2011.

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

  • Shaking up the 'computer says no' town hall culture

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps and Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark today called on a new generation of councillors to shake up …

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