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  • Continuous and unrelenting progress in Helmand

    The Commanders of ISAF troops in Helmand province, where the vast majority of UK personnel deployed to Afghanistan are working, gave a briefing yesterday on progress made over the last 12 months.

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

  • Open internet roundtable statement

    Communications Minister Ed Vaizey meets with a host of industry and consumer groups to to discuss protecting the open internet.

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

  • Government rolls out the red carpet for entrepeneurs and investors

    Home Office announced new visa rules that will reward those who will contribute to economic growth, such as entrepreneurs and investors.

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

  • Grayling: increase in unemployment tempered by a reduction in the number of people claiming benefits and growth in private sector jobs

    New figures published today show that unemployment (ILO measure) has risen by 27,000 on the quarter to 2.5 million.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on report into Christians facing persecution

    Britain raises concerns about religious freedom wherever they arise, including in Pakistan, through the intervention of Ministers or our Embassies and High Commissions.

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

  • David Willetts comments on the draft Defamation Bill

    “I am delighted we have delivered on our promise to reform Defamation Law - this Bill is good news for science. However, the work does not stop…

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

  • British Tourism Week

    Take part in a host of events up and down the country

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

  • Animal health and welfare budgets devolved

    Budgets will be devolved from 1 April 2011 and have been shared based on historic spending and animal numbers.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Irish Ferries commitment to Pembroke Port.

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed news today that ferry services between Pembroke Port and Rosslare are set to continue…

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

  • Breakdown recovery Helmand-style

    A major multinational exercise held at Camp Bastion has demonstrated how International Security Assistance Force combat vehicles are recovered in the event of breakdown, being bogged down or being disabled by enemy action in…

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

  • Welsh Secretary sends condolences to Japanese Ambassador

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has written to the Ambassador of Japan to offer her condolences, and on behalf of the people of Wales…

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

  • UK expresses concern at recent attacks on journalists and news organisations in Iraq

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt expressed concern following reports of attacks on journalists.

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

  • The Commonwealth: A Global Network for the 21st Century

    In his Peter Lyon Memorial Lecture, Rt Hon Lord Howell describes the Commonwealth as 'a quite extraordinary association of like-minded states.'

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

  • Frozen Council Tax will help with cost of living

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles welcomes the news today that councils have taken up the Government’s council tax freeze offer helping…

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

  • Consultation Conference on the Equipment, Support and Technology for UK Defence and Security Green Paper

    Introduction It’s a real pleasure to join you for today’s conference. It is great to see such a broad mix of companies, of all sizes, represented…

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

  • European Union Enlargement: Tulips, Trade and Growth

    UK Minister for Europe, Rt Hon David Lindington MP speaks on the opportunities of further EU enlargement to the UK, the Netherlands and Europe.

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

  • Positive for Youth Summit

    Tim Loughton: "Today's 'Positive for Youth Summit' is an opportunity to begin to build a new vision for young people."

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

  • Jobs boost for Green Deal - 1000 apprentices get go ahead

    At least 1,000 Green Deal apprentices could receive government funding towards their training, as part of plans to insulate the UK’s homes and…

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

  • RAF pilot on Libya evacuations

    Hercules pilot Flight Lieutenant Stu Patton speaks about his involvement in the missions to evacuate British civilians from Libya in the last week of February.

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

  • Consultation launched into advertising and trading in open spaces during London 2012

    Advertisers and traders asked for their views on temporary measures.

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