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  • Papal visit concludes in Birmingham

    Pope Benedict XVI has left the UK after a historic four-day visit to England and Scotland. Prime Minister David Cameron attended the departure ceremony to bid farewell to the Pope.

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

  • Papal visit continues in London

    Pope Benedict XVI has met Prime Minister David Cameron and other senior politicians on the third day of his official visit to the UK.

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

  • Afghanistan Parliamentary elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague makes a statement following a day of Parliamentary elections in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern about IAEA's latest findings on Iran

    On 15 September the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors discussed the Agency's latest report on Iran's nuclear programme.

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

  • Pope delivers civil society address

    On day two of his historic visit to the UK, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to an audience of dignitaries at Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster.

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

  • Defence Minister signs cooperation treaty with Brazil

    Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth, signed the treaty with the Commander of the Brazilian Navy, Admiral Moura Neto…

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

  • SCDI Highlands and Islands Annual Dinner and Business Excellence Awards

    David Mundell, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, talks about opportunities for Scottish businesses and Scotland's constitutional future.

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

  • Commissioner sought for the Boundary Commission for Scotland

    The Scotland Office begins the search for a new member of the Boundary Commission for Scotland today.  The appointment will be made by the Secretary of State, following an open competition that is regulated by the Commission…

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

  • Flood summit at Defra focuses on a shared approach to managing flood risk

    The summit brought together key representatives to discuss the challenges in managing future flood risk.

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

  • Secretary of State’s power to confirm local nature reserve byelaws to be devolved to local authorities

    Powers to confirm local nature reserve byelaws will shortly be devolved from the Secretary of State for the Environment to English local authorities.

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

  • Queen welcomes Pope to UK

    Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, as he arrived in Britain for his historic visit from 16-19 September.

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

  • Business Secretary welcomes Free Trade Agreement signature

    Commenting on the signature of the FTA, Vince Cable said: “The signing of the FTA at the European Council today is certainly going to boost…

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

  • Vince Cable - Königswinter Conference 2010 Speech

    It is a pleasure to be at the Konigswinter Conference today. It is 60 years since its inception and the event has played an important role in…

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

  • UK to increase aid money spent on conflict countries

    The Government is set to increase the amount of aid it provides to fragile and conflict-ridden countries. This will boost the fight against extreme poverty and also strengthen DFID’s contribution to national security.

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

  • Development in a conflicted world

    Speech by International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell at the Royal College of Defence Studies on 16 September 2010.

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

  • Urgent action on climate change: Caroline Spelman issues ‘wake-up call’

    The first national assessment of how well prepared the UK is for climate change was published today (16 Sept) by the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC).

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

  • Home Office consultation to amend law for 2012 policing centre on Wanstead Flats

    A consultation on proposals to allow the police to put a briefing centre on Wanstead Flats for 2012 Games, has been launched.

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

  • Control orders: 11 June 2010 to 10 September 2010

    Section 14(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as…

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

  • Councils can generate income without turning motorists into cash cows

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles urges councils to offer MOTs rather than push up parking charges to generate income.

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

  • Lord Hill responds to letter in 'The Guardian' regarding free schools and academies

    Schools minister corrects claims that free schools and academies are not covered by FOI legislation, and responds to opinion put forward by a group of professors in 'The Guardian'.

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