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  • Foreign Secretary attends Friends of Syria meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the third Friends of Syria meeting in Paris on 6 July.

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

  • 'We must establish agreement on a robust and effective legally binding Arms Trade Treaty'

    UK Opening Statement at the Diplomatic Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty by Ambassador Jo Adamson.

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

  • Friends of Syrian People: Chairman's conclusions

    Full text of the Chairman's statement from the Friends of the Syrian People meeting in Paris on 6 July.

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

  • Injured Royal Marine carries Olympic Flame through Peterborough

    A Royal Marine who lost his leg in an explosion in Afghanistan has taken a break from rehearsing his West End play to run through his hometown carrying an Olympic Torch.

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

  • Afghan Army step up in the fight against IEDs

    Afghan National Army warriors are taking the lead role in the battle against improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Report by Richard Long.

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

  • More babies in care to receive a stable home more swiftly

    The prime minister today announces plans to speed up the transition from fostering to adoption.

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

  • PM unveils foster-first policy for prospective adoptive parents

    "We're trying our very best to avoid the disruption that can be so damaging to a child's development"

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

  • Draft authorisation issued for waste disposal

    Dounreay’s plan to clear the redundant nuclear site of radioactive waste from its clean-up and demolition moved a step forward today.

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  • Cities' economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    Government has agreed to devolve new powers to England’s largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth, improve…

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

  • Cities’ economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    The core cities are Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester. These eight largest and most economically…

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

  • New board member for the Higher Education Funding Council for England

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science said: “I am delighted to welcome Mark to the HEFCE Board. He brings with him a vast…

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

  • Lord Deben put forward as Chair of Committee on Climate Change

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today announced that Lord Deben has been selected as the preferred candidate to succeed Lord…

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

  • Armitt report hails construction of Olympic Park a superb advertisement for UK

    Olympic project a perfect mix of expertise, imagination and ambition.

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

  • Damian Green's speech to the national asylum stakeholder forum

    Speech by Damian Green on 5 July 2012 - written speech (not as delivered).

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

  • Michael Gove on FASNA's first twenty years

    Secretary of State Michael Gove speaks at the FASNA (Freedom and Autonomy for Schools National Association) conference, July 2012.

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

  • Competition drives down cost of Dounreay closure

    The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority says significant acceleration in the clean-up and shutdown of Dounreay will bring real value to the taxpayer who funds the work.

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  • RUSI Future Maritime Operations Conference 2012

    Speech by Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea Lord.

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

  • New lease to make life simpler for small businesses

    The Small Business Lease, which is free to download and use, will in particular help new and independent retailers.

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

  • Norman Lamb sets out plans to develop a mutual Post Office

    Mutual businesses can deliver greater staff engagement, lower staff turnover and higher customer satisfaction. Evidence shows they are less …

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

  • Government shows support for employee ownership

    Speaking at a summit at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed Government will act on recommendations put…

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