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  • British soldiers teach female Afghan police officers IED awareness

    British troops have run a course for female officers of the Afghan Uniform Police in improvised explosive device (IED) awareness.

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

  • Defence Chief - we are aware of what we are asking our bravest to do

    The tragic incident in Helmand involving six British soldiers is sad news for all in the Services but even more so for their families and friends…

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

  • New offences of stalking announced

    Two new specific criminal offences of stalking will be introduced in England and Wales, the Prime Minister has said.

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

  • International Women's Day: UK tackles violence against women

    The UK will spearhead a new drive to save girls and women from the domestic violence and trafficking in poor countries

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

  • Government announces new offences of stalking

    Two new specific criminal offences of stalking will be introduced in England and Wales, the Prime Minister has announced.

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

  • Theresa May: Call to end violence against women and girls - action plan

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 8 March 2012 by Theresa May and in the House of Lords by Lord Henley.…

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

  • Transcript: International Women's Day 2012

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's speeches at IWD 2012 Downing Street reception.

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

  • Six soldiers believed killed in Helmand

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that six soldiers are missing, believed killed, after their armoured vehicle was caught in an explosion in southern Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 6 March 2…

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

  • Policing minister visits Newcastle and Manchester

    Policing Minister Nick Herbert visited Northumbria and Greater Manchester to promote the benefits of Police and Crime Commissioners.

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

  • Senior Salary's Review Body report on the pay of police and crime commissioners: government response

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 7 March 2012 by Theresa May and the House of Lords by Lord Henley.…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister speech in the Hague

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg gave the Nieuwspoort lecture on 7 March 2012.

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

  • Press briefing 7 March 2012 morning

    Stephen Lawrence, Child benefit and Remploy were among topics discussed at the 10 Downing Street press briefing.

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

  • Gurkhas train for Helmand

    Soldiers from 1 Transport Squadron, 10 The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (10 QOGLR), have showcased their versatility by transforming…

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

  • Information Commissioner’s Conference – Francis Maude keynote speech

    Draft text of the keynote speech Francis Maude delivered at the Information Commissioner’s Conference on 6 March 2012.

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

  • Safe ketamine' referred to drug experts

    The government has referred the legal high 'mexxy' to drug experts in a move which could lead to a temporary ban.

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

  • Ketamine 'alternative' referred to drug experts

    The government has sought advice from independent drug experts on whether to temporarily ban a substance being sold as 'safe ketamine'.

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

  • £250 million savings for local public bodies expected from Audit Commission outsourcing

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed today’s announcement by the Audit Commission that hard-pressed councils and other local …

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

  • Tongan Prime Minister visits his troops in Afghanistan

    The Tongan Prime Minister has been greeted with a Sipi Tau war challenge during a visit to Tongan troops working with the RAF in Helmand.

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

  • Police pilot right to find out about domestic violence

    Women will have more rights to find out a partner's domestic violence history as a new scheme is trialled in parts of England and Wales.

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

  • New domestic violence disclosure scheme piloted by police

    Four police forces will pilot a new domestic violence disclosure scheme, the home secretary announced today.

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