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  • Stowaways caught by sniffer dog

    Twenty-five people were stopped from entering the country illegally on Friday after they were discovered hiding among wine and olive oil in the back of a lorry by a dog working with the UK Border Agency.

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

  • National Maritime Museum appointments

    Appointment of Eleanor Boddington and Professor Geoffrey Crossick as Trustees of the National Maritime Museum.

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

  • Gareth Thomas appointed as a Tate Trustee

    Gareth Thomas was appointed as a Tate Trustee.

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

  • International Day Against Homophobia

    Statement by Minister for Europe, David Lidington MP

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

  • Liam Fox - we need to be in Afghanistan

    New Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken about the national security reasons for the UK military being in Afghanistan and praised the bravery and professionalism of troops in Helmand.

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

  • Innovative combined mess facility opens at RAF Valley

    Defence Estates (DE) has completed a project to provide new messing facilities for both senior non-commissioned officers and junior ranks personnel at RAF Valley.

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

  • Build-up to Armed Forces Day begins

    This year’s event will take place on Saturday 26 June and is an opportunity for the nation to show its support for all those in the Armed Forces…

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets EU & Latin American foreign ministers in Spain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Spain today to attend a meeting of EU, Latin American and Caribbean Foreign Ministers.

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

  • All UK airports open

    Airspace restrictions due to volcanic ash have been lifted across the UK.

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

  • Risk of UK airspace closures next week

    Department for Transport has issued a statement on possible UK airspace closures next week due to the continuing volcanic activity in Iceland.

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

  • David Beckham delivers bid book

    David Beckham has delivered the bid book which we hope will help persuade Fifa to hold the 2018 World Cup in England.

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

  • Freeze on UK-based awareness projects

    An immediate freeze on new funding for ‘awareness projects’, in a drive to refocus aid spending, was announced today by DFID Secretary of State Andrew Mitchell.

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

  • Home Office reviews policies on detaining children

    The Home Office has begun a review into its policies on detaining children whose families are found to be in the country illegally.

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

  • Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, on the OBR and spending announcements

    Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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

  • Owen Paterson appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

    Secretary of State, Owen Paterson has begun his first full week in post ready to help Northern Ireland build a secure future.

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

  • Cheryl Gillan welcomes Prime Minister back to Wales

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan welcomed David Cameron back to Wales on his first official visit as Prime Minister today (17 May)…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 17 May 2010

    Briefing by the Prime Minister's spokesman on: the economy, Coalition agreement, World Cup bid, ash cloud, Parliament, Iran, Thailand, appointments, dissolution rule and misc.

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

  • Chancellor announces policies to enhance fiscal credibility

    Chancellor announces policies to enhance fiscal credibility

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

  • Foreign Secretary in Washington

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has arrived in Washington DC today for talks with US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's interview on BBC News

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed by BBC News. He talked about a arrange of foreign policy issues.

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