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  • Private John Howard killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 December 2010.

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  • A future for people and forests in Nepal

    How UKaid from DFID is helping rural communities in Nepal adapt to the effects of climate change by better management of the forest and its resources

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  • British troops help Helmand community reopen school

    The school in Kushal Kalay closed more than three years ago when insurgent fighters wreaked havoc in the area, killing and harassing locals.…

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

  • Next phase of superfast broadband plans announced

    A ‘digital hub’ in every community to boost economic growth.

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

  • Next phase of superfast broadband plans announced

    A 'digital hub' in every community to boost economic growth

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

  • HM Treasury senior staffing

    Helen Bailey, Director of Public Services, will be leaving HM Treasury with effect from 28 February 2011 to pursue other opportunities.

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

  • Review of the Children’s Commissioner for England

    An independent review of the Children’s Commissioner role recommends strengthening its remit, powers and independence.

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

  • Minister for Africa arrives in Angola

    "Britain has a significant role to play in Angola’s social and economic development and I’d like to identify the areas where we can work together, for our mutual benefit" said Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham a…

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

  • Forced Marriage and learning disability: new guidelines to help prevent abuse

    …New guidance to prevent people with learning disabilities being victims of forced marriage has been launched by the Foreign Office's Forced Marriage Unit…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 3 December 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: cold weather and the World Cup.

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

  • Nick Clegg raises trade and human rights in Kazakhstan

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, attending the OSCE summit in Astana, took the opportunity to address trade and human rights issues in Kazakhstan.

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

  • Investigation into the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove

    Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the outcome of the investigation.

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

  • Afghan police response to explosion impresses British soldiers

    Recently, the ‘Tankies’, as the 2 RTR soldiers are known, were ‘crashed out’ to assist with an explosion in the market area of Lashkar Gah -…

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

  • Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, at the British Chamber of Commerce in Budapest

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Nick Clegg discusses trade and human rights in Kazakhstan

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has raised trade and human rights issues as he visited Kazakhstan.

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

  • Participation in planning

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. I’m pleased to be here today to set out some of the next steps in Government…

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

  • RAF trains Tongan troops for Afghanistan

    The first contingent of troops from the Tonga Defence Services who will soon join the RAF Regiment in Afghanistan are reaching the end of intensive pre-deployment training at RAF Honington in Suffolk.

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

  • Nick Gibb to the Politeia Conference

    The Minister for Schools talks about greater freedoms for primary schools to teach Latin as part of the National Curriculum reforms.

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

  • Think! teams up with West Bromwich Albion FC to keep children safe on the roads

    West Bromwich Albion FC works on child road safety campaign in new partnership.

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

  • RAF Tornados demonstrate their capabilities

    Since October last year, RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons have been flying over the landscape of Afghanistan providing support to troops on the ground. But it is not just awesome firepower that these fast jets can deliver.

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