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  • Wounded soldier first to benefit from new bionic arm

    A 23-year-old soldier who lost his arm during a fire fight with insurgents in southern Afghanistan has become the first military amputee to receive a prosthesis with new technology that could bring hope to hundreds of forces…

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

  • IN PICTURES: Combat patrols - the biggest thing in Helmand

    Getting the bullets, beans and bandages, not to mention ballistic underpants and bulldozers, from Camp Bastion to the various Forward Operating Bases of Task Force Helmand is the work of 13 Close Support Logistic Regiment (1…

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

  • Capital growth targeted as London signs up to local enterprise network

    A new local enterprise partnership to lead local growth for London’s firms was today given the green light by Decentralisation Minister, Greg…

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

  • 150,000 council homes to be brought up to standard

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today confirmed the allocation of nearly £1.6bn in funding to bring 150,000 council homes to a decent standard…

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

  • Tornado foils Taliban ambush

    A RAF Tornado GR4 crew on a surveillance mission was diverted to launch an air assault on Taliban fighters who had ambushed UK troops on patrol in Helmand.

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

  • Capital growth targeted as London signs up to local enterprise network

    The London Mayor and a leading business person will co-chair the city’s new local enterprise Board, which will bring together the capital’s …

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

  • Green Economy Council formed to help business

    New group will look at how government and industry can work together to help business rise to the low carbon challenge.

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

  • February Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Read the latest Labour market Statistics for Scotland

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

  • Treasury launches pilot to achieve savings in PFI projects

    Treasury launches pilot to achieve savings in PFI projects.

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

  • Labour market showing signs of stabilising as the economic outlook improves

    Ministers have welcomed the news that the latest unemployment figures show the labour market stabilising after a difficult last few months.

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

  • EU enlargement - a UK perspective

    Minister for Europe David Lidington speaks on the merits of EU enlargement during his visit to Vienna.

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

  • 2012 Olympic Games remain on time and within budget

    Annual Report on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games published today

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

  • Government pledges to address 'musical divide'

    Ministers to work together to ensure people from every background have access to quality music education.

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

  • PM's speech on Big Society

    Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech on Big Society on Monday 14th February 2011.

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

  • Government crackdown on Blue Badge abuse

    The government is implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.

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

  • New publicity rules for councils published

    New rules to stop taxpayers’ money being spent on town hall newspapers or hired lobbyists have been put before Parliament, Local Government …

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

  • Privates Lewis Hendry and Conrad Lewis killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Lewis Hendry, from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, and Private Conrad Lewis, from 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, were killed in Afg…

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  • Henry Winkler receives honorary OBE for services to children with special educational needs and dyslexia

    Michael Gove presents award for Winkler's tireless campaigning to support the earlier identification of children with SEN or disabilities.

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

  • Make a Difference wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    Make a Difference - a project that inspires young people in Milton Keynes to better their lives and those around them through positive action and volunteering is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awar…

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

  • ‘The Creative Ecology’: Speech at State of the Arts

    State of the Arts conference, London

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