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  • British WWII veterans receive highest French honour

    …Three British World War Two veterans were presented with the Légion d'Honneur, the highest decoration in France, by French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, during a state visit to the UK on Friday 18 June 2010.…

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

  • Parade marks ARRC's departure from Germany

    The move of the Headquarters of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) from Germany to the UK was formally marked with a farewell parade in Germany on Friday 18 June 2010.

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

  • Flags raised across UK for Armed Forces Day

    Every local authority in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland simultaneously raised the Armed Forces Day flag at 1030hrs. They were…

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

  • 300th British fatality in Afghanistan

    Following the announcement today of the 300th member of the British Armed Forces to have been killed or have died as a result of operations in Afghanistan since 2001, the Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, and Chie…

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

  • Marine Paul Warren killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Paul Warren from Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 21 June 2010.

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  • Colleges to bid for funding for building projects

    Around 150 colleges who have yet to significantly benefit from the capital programme will each receive approximately £225,000 under a £30 million…

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

  • Government sets new Low Pay Commission remit

    As with previous years the LPC will monitor, evaluate and review the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and its impact, and review the levels of each…

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

  • Business Advisory Goup members named

    The group will act as an informal advisory board to the Secretary of State. The members are: Professor John Kay** **- visiting Professor…

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

  • Mitchell welcomes Oxfam’s Niger appeal

    Oxfam today launched a £7 million emergency appeal to help more than 800,000 of the most vulnerable people across West Africa

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

  • Control orders: 11 March to 10 June 2010

    Section 14(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as…

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

  • Wales Flies the Flag to lead Armed Forces Day 2010

    Flags being raised across Wales and the rest of the UK show public support and respect for our Armed Forces - past and present, Welsh Secretary…

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

  • PM: Statement on European Council

    A statement to the House on the European Council by the Prime Minister on 21 June 2010.

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

  • 300th British fatality in Afghanistan

    The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the 300 British servicemen and women who have died since operations in Afghanistan began in October 2001

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

    Sir Tom Phillips KCMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in succession to Sir William Patey KCMG

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

  • A community built from within

    How DFID helps South African communities work together to combat poverty

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  • Dignified futures: how hard work builds hope

    How we're giving South Africa's vulnerable communities something to smile about

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  • Marine Richard Hollington dies from wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Richard Hollington, from Bravo Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, died from wounds sustained in Afghanistan in the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmin…

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  • Chancellor announces John Hutton to chair commission on public service pensions

    The Chancellor announced today that John Hutton has accepted his invitation to chair the independent Public Service Pensions Commission.

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

  • UK Ministers call for immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi

    Foreign Office ministers today called for the immediate and unconditional release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets New Zealand Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary received Murray McCully, Foreign Minister for New Zealand, at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office today.

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