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  • Reports from research commissioned by the previous administration

    Today the Government is publishing the first group of reports presenting the findings from research projects commissioned by the previous …

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

  • Foreign Secretary "appalled" by execution of Zahra Bahrami in Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK will raise concerns over her case with the Iranian Government in the strongest terms.

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

  • British-trained ANA soldier becomes bomb disposal hero

    A hero Afghan soldier has saved countless lives by fearlessly disposing of a series of deadly roadside bombs - all thanks to his British training.

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

  • Minehunter HMS Brocklesby heads for the Med

    Portsmouth-based Royal Navy minehunter HMS Brocklesby set sail on Monday, 31 January 2011, for a six-month NATO mission in the Mediterranean.

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

  • Soldiers talk of life on Helmand's front line

    Three soldiers, Guardsman Terry Brazier, Private Dan Faulkner and Private Luke Whylie, describe the challenges of fighting in Helmand's battlefields.

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

  • Professor Munro: child protection must focus on the child, not on rules and targets

    The interim report of the 'Munro review of child protection' focuses on helping children and reducing bureaucracy.

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

  • Gulf Stage project creates first global audience for Arabic theatre

    An innovative collaboration spearheaded by the British Council breaks new ground today by bringing Arabic performances to a global audience online and for free.

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

  • Helicopter Force joins 3 Cdo Brigade to prepare for Afghan deployment

    Salisbury Plain will be buzzing with activity for the next few weeks as Joint Helicopter Command plays its part supporting 3 Commando (Cdo) Brigade's preparations for Afghanistan ahead of their deployment on Operation HE…

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

  • Tackling online jihad: Pauline Neville-Jones's speech

    This speech was delivered at Wilton Park on 31 January 2011. This speech is as written, rather than as delivered.

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

  • Ian Cheshire appointed as DWP’s lead non-executive

    Iain Duncan Smith appointed Ian Cheshire as the lead non-executive member on the Department for Work and Pensions Board. Mr Cheshire …

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

  • Business Minister builds trade links in the Middle East

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk begins a three-day visit to the Middle East, to drive forward bilateral trade and investment relations with Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.

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

  • Hundreds of teachers, charities and parents gather for first ever free schools conference

    Michael Gove addresses conference with US education experts and teachers who have set up charter schools.

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

  • US charter schools experts to speak at free schools conference

    Mike Feinberg to speak to teachers, charities, parents and other groups planning to set up free schools.

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

  • Holocaust Memorial Day: Eric Pickles pays tribute and promotes participation

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today took part in the national Holocaust Memorial Day event to pay tribute to those affected by genocide…

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges active approach to preserving the memory of the Holocaust

    27 January is Holocaust Memorial Day, a world-wide day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust. This year’s theme is 'Untold Stories'.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister saddened to learn of murder of LGBT activist

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham urges thorough investigation into murder of David Kato.

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

  • Royal Naval medics train for Helmand

    Royal Naval medical personnel have recently been undertaking training in North Devon for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Greg Barker praises Salford for green growth

    Minister to open £2million expansion at Salford firm and announce new jobs for 2011 Greg Barker launches Salford University&rsquo…

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

  • Speech on cultural innovation at the National Theatre

    Good morning. I want to thank Mission, Models, Money and the Cultural Leadership programme for putting on this conference, and in particular…

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

  • Education Bill gives Secretary of State new powers to intervene in underperforming schools

    Measures proposed to root out bad behaviour, tackle underperformance and improve accountability of schools.

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