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  • Mitchell: UN women launch welcome

    Andrew Mitchell welcomes the launch of UN Women and calls on world leaders to unite behind the agency.

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

  • DFID research: New economic growth research partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council

    New economic growth research partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council.

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

  • Support to tackle female genital mutilation

    New guidelines will help frontline professionals such as nurses, doctors, teachers and social workers identify and prevent Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), equalities minister Lynne Featherstone announced today.

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

  • Millionth new UK passport issued free to wartime veteran

    The millionth new UK passport has been issued free to World War Two veteran Janet Varrall as a part of the free passports scheme for the wartime generation.

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

  • Holyhead Port key to economic growth in North Wales, says David Jones

    Holyhead Port is vitally important to the North Wales economy and holds the key for future economic growth on Anglesey, says Welsh Office Minister…

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

  • Libya: Safety of British nationals "top priority"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said he is "extremely sorry" for the delays to the Government's efforts to rescue British nationals stranded in Libya.

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

  • More than £100 million of extra funding to repair winter potholes

    English councils have been given more than £100 million of extra funding for repairing road potholes.

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

  • Prime Minister welcomes Qatari gas deal

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the announcement of a £2 billion gas deal between Qatar and British Gas parent company Centrica.

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

  • Foreign Office charter flight leaves for Libya

    …We are hopeful that the flight will return to the UK this evening.

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

  • Foreign Office to localise junior UK-based jobs overseas

    The Foreign Office has issued a statement on Foreign Office UK-based jobs overseas.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Libya

    …Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK is "taking every action to get the remaining British nationals in Libya out of harm's way".…

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

  • Danish Government agrees troop plan for Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed the announcement by the Danish Government of an agreed way forward for its troop contribution in Afghanistan over the next two years.

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

  • Creating a professional Afghan Army

    …Helping to channel the Afghan warrior spirit into a professional fighting force is the UK's Brigade Advisory Group. Report by Ian Carr.…

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

  • HMS Cumberland deploys to Libyan coast

    As security deteriorates in Libya, a number of countries are considering plans to evacuate their citizens from within the country.

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

  • Welcome for EU review of support for small businesses

    The three Member States have committed to working together in Europe to promote the interests of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and…

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

  • Moore: Emerging markets key to Scotland's economy

    …Emerging world markets and innovation by Scottish companies are key to securing Scotland's economy in the future, the Secretary of State for Scotland heard on a visit to Glasgow today (Wednesday 23 February).…

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

  • More separating couples to be spared court battles

    Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol.

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

  • PM welcomes Qatari gas deal

    David Cameron has welcomed the announcement of a £2 billion gas deal between Qatar and British Gas parent company Centrica during his visit to the Gulf State today.

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

  • Press conference with the Prime Minister of Qatar

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the Prime Minister of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Althani gave a press conference on the relationship between Britain and Qatar and the situation in the Middle Eas…

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

  • Breaking down barriers to adoption

    Secretary of State for Education and Children's Minister Tim Loughton announce plans to increase the number and timeliness of adoptions.

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