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  • Foreign Secretary announces additional funding for Overseas Territories

    "Our overall vision is for our Territories to be vibrant and flourishing communities" said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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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

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has updated parliament on work to promote high standards in the Private Military and Security Company industry.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on Somalia

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham's statement at the United Nations Security Council Somalia Open Debate

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

  • The Commonwealth: A Global Network for the 21st Century

    In his Peter Lyon Memorial Lecture, Rt Hon Lord Howell describes the Commonwealth as 'a quite extraordinary association of like-minded states.'

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

  • Fox and Hague respond to Iranian weapons seizure in Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox and Foreign Secretary William Hague have issued statements following media reporting that Iranian-made weapons destined for the Taliban have been seized by UK Special Forces.

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

  • Dr Fox discusses Libya no-fly zone possibility

    Ahead of the NATO Defence Ministers meeting commencing in Brussels today, UK Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken to the BBC about the issue of imposing a no-fly zone over Libya.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned at deteriorating security situation in Cote d’Ivoire

    Foreign Office condemns recent violence against unarmed civilians.

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

  • Business and Enterprise Minister to complete his 'Week in Small Business'

    The Minister has worked with five separate businesses, all in different markets, to gain a strong understanding of the daily issues facing small…

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

  • Renewable Heat Incentive: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    I am announcing today the publication of the policy document which sets out details of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) to support technologies…

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

  • World's first Renewable Heat Incentive launched to reduce emissions

    £860m government scheme expected to increase green capital investment by £4.5 billion up to 2020, stimulating a new market in renewable heat…

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

  • Moore welcomes Holyrood vote on Scotland Bill

    The Secretary of State welcomes Scottish Parliament support for the next stage of devolution

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

  • Barnardo's help asylum families

    …Children's charity Barnardo's will provide support and accommodation to migrants who have no right to be in the UK, it was announced today.…

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

  • Government boosts hill farm and upland communities support

    …Funding of up to £26million to support hill farmers and help some of England's rural communities to thrive was unveiled today by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.…

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

  • New domestic violence support for visa holders

    Spouses and partners of UK residents forced to flee abusive relationships will be able to access vital support services.

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

  • Huge fines for 2012 Games touts

    Ahead of tickets for the London Olympics going on sale next week, Theresa May has said that touts will face heavy penalties.

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

  • Police service must play its part in tackling deficit says minister

    Police cannot be immune from the need to make savings, the policing minister has told a conference of officers.

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

  • 2012 Games ticket touts to be hit with £20,000 fine

    Olympic and Paralympic Games ticket touts will be hit with fines of up to £20,000, Theresa May announced during a visit to the OIympic Park.

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

  • Better support for victims of domestic violence

    Victims of domestic violence will be able to access vital support services, Home Secretary Theresa May announced today.

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

  • Closure of the worker registration scheme

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 10 March 2011 by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Baroness …

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

  • Wales can be at the heart of the new green economy, Cheryl Gillan tells Welsh Grand Committee

    Wales is well placed to be at the heart of the Government’s move to a new green economy, Welsh Secretary told a meeting of the Welsh Grand Committee…

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