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  • Congratulating Norouz - Iranian New Year

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt offers best wishes to those celebrating Norouz, the ancient ceremony which marks the new year for Iranians and several other nations in the region.

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

  • Prime Minister statement on the UN Security Council Resolution on Libya

    PM David Cameron statement to the House of Commons following the UN Security Council adoption of Resolution 1973 (2011) on Libya.

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

  • Energising local economies: partnerships for prosperous communities

    Lord Howell spoke about the role of The Commonwealth Local Government Forum in promoting local democracy and the core values of the Commonwealth in a speech on 18 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on UN vote on Libya no-fly zone

    …The UK took the lead in drafting the resolution and was a co-sponsor.

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

  • Irish troops in Helmand mark St Patrick's Day

    Troops from the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment and the Irish Guards serving in Afghanistan marked St Patrick's Day in Helmand yesterday.

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

  • Military personnel honoured at Combined Services Sports Awards

    Servicemen and women who have excelled in sports over the past year were recognised at the 25th anniversary of the Combined Services Sports Awards, held at the RAF Club in London this week. Report by Leigh Hamilton.

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

  • Defence Chief told to prepare to enforce UN resolution on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said that he and Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox have now instructed the Chief of the Defence Staff to work urgently with our allies to put in place the appropriate military measures to enforce…

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

  • Innovative Defence kit showcased during National Science and Engineering Week

    A new form of armoured netting which can stop rocket-propelled grenades damaging vehicles was one of the items showcased at an event to mark National Science and Engineering Week.

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

  • Creating the most entrepreneurial decade

    Thanks for the kind introduction. I value a long and good relationship with the FSB. And I can assure you that as a Business minister my top…

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

  • Government bins business red tape

    In a speech to the Federation of Small Businesses in Liverpool, Mark Prisk revealed Business Secretary Vince Cable’s plans for a range of measures…

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

  • Feed-in Tariffs: Written Ministerial Statement by Gregory Barker

    I am today announcing a consultation as part of the fast-track review of Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for small scale low-carbon electricity generation…

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

  • Greg Barker outlines proposals to protect green electricity scheme

    Reduced tariffs for over-50kW solar Increased support for farm-scale anaerobic digestion Proposals to reduce the financial…

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

  • Celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible

    Ed Vaizey’s contribution to YouTube Bible

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

  • UK to help migrants home to relieve pressure at Libya border

    Britain will support additional emergency evacuation flights for people who have fled to the Libya-Tunisia border, in light of concerns that numbers reaching the border camp look set to keep growing.

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

  • Government boost for Comic relief

    The government has backed the public's incredible support for this year's Red Nose Day with £10m support for Comic Relief's work in improving health and education across Africa.

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

  • UK marine policy statement published

    Shared UK vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.

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

  • Traditional Cumberland sausages win protected status in Europe

    Only Cumberland sausages made in Cumbria to specific standards can be called 'traditional' in future, Food Minister Jim Paice announced today.

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

  • Mentors can divert young people away from crime

    Crime prevention minister encourages organisations working to prevent young people from getting involved in gang crime to apply for government funding

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

  • Sheffield wedding party sentenced

    Newly-weds who couldn’t speak each other’s language jailed after UKBA investigation revealed marriage was a means to live in the UK.

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

  • Refusing leave to enter or remain to NHS debtors

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 18 March 2011 by the Minister of Immigration for the Home Department…

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