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  • Three jailed over sham marriages

    A Church of England vicar was today among three men jailed for staging hundreds of sham marriages in East Sussex.

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

  • Smarter' immigration controls needed

    This evening, the immigration minister will confirm that the government will look at all routes into the UK and set new rules.

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

  • Alcohol statistics 'worrying' says Home Secretary

    Figures reveal that more than one in three young adults drink to get drunk. Theresa May gives support to campaign to tackle alcohol misuse.

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

  • Have your say on project to support Rural Economy in Wales

    Welsh Office Minister David Jones has urged interest groups and members of the public across Wales to have their say on a Welsh Office project…

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

  • Michael Gove's written ministerial statement relating to new Free School proposals

    A written ministerial statement about the first 16 Free School proposals, which are ready to progress to the next stage of the process.

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

  • National insurance holiday for new businesses in the regions begins

    Today a new regional National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday for new businesses came into effect.

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

  • Captain Andrew Griffiths dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Andrew Griffiths, from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS), died on Sunday 5 September 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, B…

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  • Andrew Mitchell visits Ethiopia

    International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell saw for himself how british aid is changing lives when he spent Saturday night in a rural village in the Azernet Berbere district of Ethiopia.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and our embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Defence Secretary meets his French counterpart

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox is in Paris to meet with his French counterpart Defence Minister Hervé Morin to discuss issues including NATO reform and the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade are ready for Helmand

    …Personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade will be the next to deploy to the heart of Helmand province and every effort has been made to ensure one of the UK's prime rapid reaction forces is ready for the challenge ahead. Report by Richard Long.…

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

  • Two RAF squadrons work together to protect Kandahar

    While the GR4 Tornados of II (Army Cooperation) Squadron protected the Afghan people and coalition troops, II Squadron RAF Regiment Gunners protected the airfield in Kandahar.

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

  • Desert Rats boost leukaemia charity's life-saving bid

    More than 200 soldiers from 7th Armoured Brigade (the Desert Rats) have come out in force to register as potential new bone marrow donors with leukaemia charity Anthony Nolan.

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

  • New ventilators arrive in Afghanistan

    New ventilators, which will play a key role in saving the lives of soldiers injured on the front line, have arrived in Afghanistan.

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

  • Minister announces appointment of two trustees to the NESTA board

    They have been appointed for a term of four years from 4th June 2010. Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willetts said: …

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

  • Copyright agreement between China and Britain signed

    Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on copyright with Liu Binjie, Minister of the …

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

  • UK backs new corruption-fighting academy

    The UK is to back a new international anti-corruption academy aimed at boosting the fight against fraud, bribery and theft across the world.

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

  • Environment Minister visits changing coastline in eastern England

    Environment Minister Richard Benyon will see first-hand how coastal erosion is changing the shape of eastern England's coastline during a visit to East Anglia today.

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

  • Direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes talks and calls on leaders to show "perseverance, commitment and courage" in pursuit of peace.

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

  • Visit of German Foreign Minister underlines key partnership on global issues

    For the first time since his nomination, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed German Foreign Minister Dr Guido Westerwelle to the Foreign Office this morning.

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