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  • Foreign Secretary issues first quarterly report on Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has delivered the Government's first quarterly report on Afghanistan in which he said steady progress is being made although serious risks and challenges remain.

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

  • Fighting fires in Helmand - the RAF Fire Service

    The role of the RAF Fire Service (RAFFS) at Camp Bastion, the main UK base in Helmand province, goes far beyond that which is expected in normal UK operations.

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

  • UK National Action Plan announced for UN Resolution on Women, Peace and Security

    The UK Government announced its revised National Action Plan (NAP) for the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR 1325), covering the subject of Women, Peace and Security, yesterday at the United Nations Security Council in New York.

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

  • Postal Services Bill Second Reading – Vince Cable Opening Speech – 27 October 2010

    Mr. Speaker, I beg to move that this Bill be read a second time. INTRODUCTION Mr. Speaker, let me begin by making it clear why we are here…

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

  • £1.3 billion funding deal for the Post Office

    …Our £1.3 billion funding package will reverse…

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

  • Blocks away: excellent results for latest offshore oil and gas licensing round

    Oil and gas exploration licences granted by DECC today reveal industry interest in developing the UK’s North Sea resources remains vibrant. …

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

  • UKaid for Palestinian people

    International Development Minister Alan Duncan today announced additional support for the delivery of essential services to the Palestinian people and the recovery of the private sector in Gaza.

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

  • Launch of new Global Poverty Action Fund

    DFID launches the Global Poverty Action Fund (previously called the Poverty Impact Fund) which will provide grants for projects tackling poverty in poor countries.…

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

  • Flooding in Benin and West Africa

    Britain's response to flooding in Benin and West Africa through emergency support to Care International.

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

  • Defra commits £100 million international forestry funding up to 2015

    The Government has today committed £100 million to international forestry projects which provide specific benefits for biodiversity.

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

  • New scientific study helps to reveal possible reasons for the decline of pollinators

    Changes to small patches of land over a number of years could be one of the factors in the decline of pollinating insects such as bees.

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

  • Highly skilled work for highly skilled migrants

    Research out today looks at jobs being done by people in the UK with highly skilled work visas.

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

  • Home Secretary backs breast cancer charity

    Theresa May joins public in wearing pink to help raise money for breast cancer research.

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

  • Outgoing CDS to receive peerage

    The Queen has been graciously pleased to signify her intention of conferring a Peerage of the United Kingdom for Life upon Air Chief Marshal Sir Graham Eric (Jock) Stirrup, GCB, AFC.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at Nagoya biodiversity conference

    Caroline Spelman’s speech at Nagoya biodiversity conference.

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

  • Investment in highway and local transport schemes

    Oral statement on the government’s investment plans for our transport networks.

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

  • Government invests £200M in technology centres

    …More than £200m will be invested by the Government in a network of elite Technology and Innovation Centres to drive growth in the UK's most high-tech industries…

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

  • "The craft so long to lerne": Skills and their Place in Modern Britain

    Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for coming. The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, is probably the…

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

  • Celebrating women, peace and security

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a statement on Women in Conflict, to mark the tenth anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • State Visit of The Emir of Qatar

    The Queen welcomed The Emir of Qatar and his family as her guests at Windsor Castle today.

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