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  • Enhanced Paveway III bombs ready for action in Libya

    The 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs, which are designed to punch through the roof or wall of a hardened building, have been prepared for use and could…

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

  • UK troops help Afghan Army seize insurgents and weapons

    The Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) has helped Afghan partners undertake an operation in an insurgent stronghold of Helmand that has resulted in a substantial weapons find and a number of insurgents being detained.

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

  • Responding to Japanese nuclear crisis

    Amongst those travelling to Japan to help with the recent crisis following the damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant was a UK military Radiation Monitoring Team (RMT).

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

  • More than 400 children protected

    …Home Secretary congratulates UK national centre for child protection on 'tremendous' results.…

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

  • Business helps more people prosper

    …Private sector will take a more prominent role in the UK's approach to fighting world poverty…

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

  • Action plans set out the future of UK aid

    Operational plans for every country where DFID works now published

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

  • Rolls Building set to open

    A new court building specialising in financial, business and property dispute resolution is set to open for business in the autumn.

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

  • British Ministers focus on energy security and trade

    Lord Howell addresses the International Energy Forum in Riyadh

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

  • Lord Howell meets the Chairman of the Emiri Diwan

    His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Emiri Diwan Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah met on 29 May with Rt Hon Lord Howell of Guildford, the Minister of State at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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

  • Lord Howell's interview with Gulf Times

    Lord Howell praises Qatar’s efforts at mediation and crisis resolution in the region

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

  • Global Energy Challenges: now and in the future

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell discussed aims to enhance oil price stability and the economic problems of sustained high oil prices in a speech to the International Energy Forum.

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

  • Davey welcomes red tape cut for smallest companies

    Small companies, or micro-entities, form the backbone of the British economy but have limited resources to comply with the same accounting requirements…

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

  • Supermarkets support government crack down on Blue Badge abuse

    Support from major supermarket chains for government's drive to eradicate Blue Badge abuse.

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

  • Foreign Office commemorates UN International Day of Peacekeepers

    The day takes place each year on 29 May, to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping operations. FCO Minister for the UN, Henry Bellingham, marked the day with a statement.

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

  • UK Government welcomes extension of Nepal’s Constituent Assembly

    A Foreign Office Minister welcomed the Nepali political parties’ agreement to extend the term of the Constituent Assembly for a further three months.

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

  • Interim Director at the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) appointed

    This interim appointment has been made in response to Sir Martin Harris informing Government of the necessity for him to stand down due to the…

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

  • Travel health advice on measles

    Foreign travel is one of the main reasons for cases of measles in the UK.

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

  • Promoting British interests in Africa

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham is promoting British interests in Africa during a 10 day visit that will span five countries.

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

  • Volcanic ash cloud: Travel advice

    Passengers are still advised to remain in close contact with their airlines and travel agents for the most up to date news on the status of their flights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for the release of all political prisoners in Belarus

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the sentences passed against former presidential candidates in Belarus.

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