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  • Olympic and paralympic exercise programme readiness test

    Announcement of the test of government, police and other key agencies’ readiness for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Innovation Fund bidder event, London

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.

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

  • Highlander Scott McLaren killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Highlander Scott McLaren from D Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 4 July 2011.

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  • Francis Maude speech to Civil Service Live

    Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, spoke to civil servants at Civil Service Live on 5 July 2011.

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

  • Foreign Office review of consular evacuation procedures

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has placed a review of consular evacuation procedures in the House of Commons library.

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

  • Sailor defends base in Helmand from attack

    Just as the sun was setting on Checkpoint (CP) Salaang in Helmand province, machine gun fire was heard coming from a neighbouring compound. …

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

  • Gaming technology helping UK forces prepare for Afghanistan

    Two years ago, PlayStation-style war games helped soldiers of 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) get ready for their tour of Iraq. Before …

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

  • The Endowment Century

    Today is a slightly daunting anniversary for me. In my first speech as Culture Secretary last year, I quoted Grayson Perry speaking about the…

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

  • Military and Civilian Health Awards 2011 launched

    The fourth annual Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards are now open for entries.

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

  • Paterson pays tribute to soldiers of the Somme

    The Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, is representing the British government today at the annual Somme commemoration in France.

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

  • Health and safety laboratory centenary

    Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.

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

  • Religious leaders meet and forge relationships in Helmand

    A shura was recently held in central Helmand between local elders and religious representatives of the Afghan forces, Royal Marines and Gurkhas all currently working together in the area.

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

  • Simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme - next steps: Written Ministerial Statement by Greg Barker

    Last year in the Annual Energy Statement my Rt Hon Friend, the Secretary of State, announced that we would consider the future of the Climate…

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

  • Speech by David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, at the OECD 50th Anniversary

    Speech by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report 752: Job Services Australia: design and implementation lessons for the British Context

    Research published by the Department for Work and Pensions on the Australian system for designing and implementing contracted employment.

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

  • Clerk of the House of Commons

    The Queen has been pleased to approve that Mr Robert Rogers be appointed Under Clerk of the Parliaments (Clerk of the House of Commons).

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

  • Manufacturers open doors to next generation of engineers

    Students across the country will get the chance to see one of the UK's vanguard industries today (29 June) as companies in the automotive sector throw open their doors in a pilot for a new government initiative.

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

  • Tenth anniversary of the Commonwealth Association

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell spoke about the UK's reinvigorated relationship with the Commonwealth, on the occasion of the Commonwealth Association's tenth anniversary.

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

  • Manufacturers open doors to next generation of engineers

    As part of the See Inside Manufacturing programme, the Government and industry are calling on the budding young engineers of tomorrow to see…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech: The economics of climate change

    Check against delivery Thanks very much. I’m particularly delighted to be here among a group of people so responsible for seeing and delivering…

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