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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israel attacks

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned attacks in Southern Israel on 18 August.

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

  • Highlander helps find huge IED stash

    Highlander Purves deployed to Helmand province in April with The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS). The soldiers…

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data – June 2011

    Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during June 2011 published by the Department of Health.

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

  • Tax relief and funding now available to help our high streets get back to business

    Councils affected by recent rioting can immediately apply for money from a new multi-million pound fund, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles …

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

  • New enterprise zones announced

    The Government announces 11 new Enterprise Zones to accelerate local growth, as part of the Plan for Growth.

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

  • Foreign Office appoints new Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission Chair and Commissioners

    The new Chair and Commissioners of the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission will start their term on 1 September.

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

  • Government announces new Enterprise Zone for East Kent

    The Enterprise Zone package for Discovery Park will encourage new start up businesses and other investors with simplified planning rules and…

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

  • Update on Shell's Gannet Alpha platform oil leak

    17 August 2011 Statement by the Secretary of State’s representative, Hugh Shaw Speaking in Aberdeen today, Mr Hugh Shaw said: “As the Secretary…

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

  • Improvements to information sharing on suspicious betting activity

    Changes to come in ahead of 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Extra UK aid to help 800,000 affected by drought in Somalia

    Up to 400,000 children are at risk of death through starvation if urgent action is not taken now, Andrew Mitchell said today on a visit to Mogadishu, Somalia

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Assad is fast losing the last shreds of his legitimacy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called for the Syrian regime to stop the violence immediately.

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

  • Helmand Governor opens new bridge built by UK engineers

    Governor Mangal also hosted a shura (meeting) with more than fifty key leaders from the Loy Mandeh Kalay area - which only a few months ago …

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

  • HMS Monmouth aids ship under pirate attack

    While on anti-piracy patrol in the Red Sea, Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth recently diverted her course and sped to the aid of a merchant ship that had come under pirate attack.

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

  • Helping the procurement process for rolling out broadband

    A framework of broadband service providers is being developed

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

  • Riot compensation scheme: more support announced

    People whose property or premises were damaged by rioters, or whose stock was stolen or damaged, could be eligible to claim under the Riot (Damages) Act – even if they do not have insurance.

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

  • Police reform: Home Secretary's speech of 16 August 2011

    This speech was given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 16 August 2011. Content deemed political has been removed. This version is as spoken.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister speech on community payback

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's remarks to the press on community payback, following violent disruption around the country.

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

  • Independent panel to investigate riots

    The government is to establish an independent panel to give victims of the riots a chance to "have their voice heard".

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

  • Benyon calls for firm action against ‘archaic’ trade in rhino horn

    Poaching is one of the main threats to the survival of the species.

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

  • Information on future role of Health Secretary

    Following the re-committal of the Health and Social Care Bill, the Department of Health is aware of a number of stakeholder questions on the future role and functions of the Secretary of State for Health.

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