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  • 1st Director of Nursing for public health announced

    Professor Viv Bennett appointed Director of Nursing in the Department of Health and the Government's Principal Advisor on Public Health Nursing

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

  • Patient champions receive funding boost

    The future local champions for patients and the public have been given a £3.5m funding boost, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to GLOBE Forum, Tianjin

    Thank you very much. It’s my pleasure to be here - and to be in Tianjin, the city that models China’s green ambitions. Those ambitions have…

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

  • Private John King killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John King, from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 30 December 2011.

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  • Deaths in prison custody 2011

    The Ministry of Justice has announced today that there were 57 apparent self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in England and Wales in 2011.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern at Yuliya Tymoshenko court ruling

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern at the conviction and sentence of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliya Tymoshenko on 29 December.

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

  • Defence 2011: A Year in Pictures

    A different image will be posted here each day until 24 December 2011. Most of the featured photographs were taken by Service or MOD photographers…

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

  • UK troops support Afghan led Operation WINTER SUCCESS

    Nearly 1,000 British and Afghan soldiers and Afghan Police have taken part in a major operation to clear insurgents from a crucial area of Helmand province.

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

  • Squadron Leader Anthony Downing dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Squadron Leader Anthony Downing, who died on 23 December 2011 following an incident in Afghanistan.

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  • NHS Standard Contract 2012/13 available

    The NHS Standard Contract for 2012/13 is published today.

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

  • JMC agreement on 2012 Olympics consequential funding

    Agreement has been reached about funds set aside for regeneration and transport within the budget for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • 14 areas to pioneer scheme to 'pool and save' billions

    Fourteen areas are to pioneer a public service revolution that will slash financial red tape and duplication so they respond to local need and…

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

  • Armed Forces honoured at the Millies

    A star-studded line up of royalty, politicians and entertainers paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, achievements and excellence of the UK's Armed Forces at the Sun Military Awards last night.

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

  • Sarah Teather on reforming Early Years

    Children’s Minister Sarah Teather confirms plans for a reformed Early Years Foundation Stage.

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

  • National curriculum review: initial findings

    Education Secretary Michael Gove on early recommendations from the national curriculum review.

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

  • Government sets out strategy to be Positive for Youth

    Children’s Minister Tim Loughton publishes the government's new vision for youth services.

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

  • Sir Anwar Perwez on doing business in the UK

    In a short film launched today, Sir Anwar Perwez OBE discusses how he started his business in the UK. Sir Anwar is the founder of Bestway, Britain’s second largest cash and carry firm.

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

  • DFID research: Improving science reporting in Africa

    Better Science Reporting workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI).

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

  • Andrew Mitchell visits Gaza and announces education support

    UK to support 24,000 children to attend school, with half being girls, to address the education emergency

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

  • Twiplomacy – Riding the Digital Tiger

    The top ten tips for Tweeting Ambassadors, many of which apply to others starting out in this medium. Around the World in 144 characters

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