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  • Jeremy Browne meets NGO Directors to discuss human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne had an introductory meeting with the directors of eight major NGOs today to discuss the coalition Government’s approach to human rights.

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

  • Prime Minister on Afghanistan

    The Prime Minister has spoken about the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan during Prime Minister’s Questions.

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

  • UK policy in Europe

    Speech by Minister for Europe David Lidington, delivered at the Institute of International and European Affairs in Dublin.

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

  • Helping stabilise the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) celebrates 50 years of independence, the Stabilisation Unit's John Myers is working with the UN peacekeeping mission to address continuing instability in the east of the coun…

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

  • Defence Secretary affirms co-operation between UK and US

    Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the United States was the theme of Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox’s speech at the Heritage Foundation in Washington…

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

  • Human Rights Convention does not apply to military on overseas operations

    The Supreme Court has ruled today that Article 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) does not extend to members of the UK Armed Forces carrying out military duties abroad outside of UK bases.

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

  • Business Minister Edward Davey attends European Business Summit

    Speaking at the European Business Summit in Brussels, Edward Davey said: “Europe is facing deep structural problems. Productivity is shrinking…

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

  • Greg Barker response to Green Investment Bank report

    Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has responded to the publication of the Green Investment Bank Comission’s report, “Unlocking …

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

  • Insulation for the nation - 3.5 million more homes to be lagged

    Huhne demands greater lagging effort from energy suppliers

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

  • Chief Operating Officer appointed to the Efficiency and Reform Group

    Ian Watmore is to become the new Chief Operating Officer at the head of the Efficiency and Reform Group.

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

  • Lord Browne appointed to key Whitehall role

    Francis Maude has announced that Lord Browne of Madingley will become the government’s lead Non-Executive Director.

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

  • More than 600 children protected from abuse

    The number of children protected from abuse by a UK national centre has doubled in the past year, according to figures published today.

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

  • Young people hear why education beats poverty

    Stephen O’Brien yesterday urged young people to join the global challenge to get 72 million children from developing countries into school.

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

  • Secretary of State visit to Esholt

    Caroline Spelman MP attended the first regional Cabinet in Bradford, then visited Yorkshire Water’s Esholt Waste Water Treatment works.

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

  • Immigration limit consultation launches

    Consultation on the annual limit of non-EU migrants allowed to work in the UK has been launched by an expert body which advises government.

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

  • Consultation launched on limiting immigration

    The Migration Advisory Committee has today launched a consultation on the annual limit of the number of non-EU migrants admitted to work in the UK through Tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system.

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Credit Unions

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, Sir Nicholas Macpherson, at the 'Unlocking the Senior Civil Service' conference

    Speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Swire announces additional funding for PSNI

    NIO Minister of State Hugo Swire has announced that the Treasury has made available an additional £12.9m for the PSNI to deal with the security situation.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 30 June 2010

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on spending cuts, prisons and sentencing, and torture.

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