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  • HEFCE Annual Conference

    Good afternoon. It has been a crucial ten days for the development of higher education in our country. I am very grateful to HEFCE for this…

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

  • Foreign Office Spending Review settlement ensures UK maintains its global reach

    The Chancellor George Osborne today outlined the Spending Review 2010 which determines Government spending over the next four years. The Foreign Office settlement ensures the FCO plays its role in deficit reduction.

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

  • Oman Trade & Investment Forum keynote address by International Development Minister

    International Development Minister Alan Duncan delivers keynote speech to Omani business leaders in London.

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

  • Oman Trade & Investment Forum

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt addresses Omani business leaders in London.

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

  • 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment return to Afghanistan

    Over 500 soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) were preparing to leave Merville Barracks in Colchester last week for a six-month tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • From Trafalgar to Afghanistan - the Royal Navy compares then and now

    As a ceremony took place this morning on HMS Victory to mark the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the most important day in the Royal Navy's calendar, thoughts were spared for the modern day descendants of T…

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

  • Defence and Foreign Secretaries hold discussions with their Polish counterparts

    Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, and Foreign Secretary William Hague met with their Polish counterparts today, Defence Minister Bogdan Klich and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, to discuss Britain's enduri…

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

  • Leadership appointments in key higher education bodies

    Tim Melville-Ross is reappointed as Chair of the Board of HEFCE for a further three years from 1 January 2011. The new SLC non-executive chair…

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

  • Industry-led group to help redeploy high skilled defence workers

    The Skills and Jobs Retention Group will be chaired by Allan Cook, the current chairman of SEMTA (Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech at the Energy and Utility Forum, House of Commons

    Check against delivery To me, the issue of energy security is absolutely at the heart of the issues we have to discuss. And what was said in…

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen begins Northern Ireland visit

    Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, has arrived in Northern Ireland and was greeted at George Best Belfast City Airport by Dame Mary Peters DBE, Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borou…

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

  • A Fair Approach to Welfare: Capita Welfare Reform Conference

    Speech by Chris Grayling MP.

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

  • Nick Gibb comments on provisional GCSE and A level results

    Read the Schools Minister's comments and access the provisional results.

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

  • Baroness Hanham calls on councils to be innovative in order to make savings

    Councils need to be innovative in how they manage their assets and services, said Local Government Minister Baroness Hanham.

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

  • DFID Research: Story telling raises awareness of gender issues in Egypt and the Arab world

    This project shows how exposing young writers to ideas of gender equality had a huge impact on their lives and writings.

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  • Rail franchising consultation

    Rail franchising consultation video explaining how the government has pledged to put rail at the heart of its transport strategy.

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

  • Community transport

    With a focus on community transport Norman Baker addressed the East Sussex Transport Conference speak-up forum.

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

  • Sutton Community Transport

    Celebrates the opening of Sutton Community Transport's impressive new vehicle depot and offices at Beddington Lane.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Vietnam

    Dr Antony Stokes LVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East addresses Abu Dhabi Investment Forum

    Keynote speech by Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt.

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