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  • Community groups to bring 2,000 empty homes back to life with government help

    Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew…

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

  • Foreign Secretary reaction to sentencing of Thomas Lubanga

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the sentencing of Thomas Lubanga to 14 years is a powerful reminder that those who commit the most serious international crimes will be held accountable.

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

  • Space - A new direction

    David Willetts celebrates 50 years of the UK and the space industry and highlights the progress made since the launch of the Space Leadership Council.

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

  • Importance of aerospace

    Mark Prisk sets out the government's commitment to the aerospace industry through funding, education and partnerships.

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

  • "Space: a new direction" – David Willetts speech at Farnborough International Airshow 10 July 2012

    Good morning, everyone - and let me add a personal welcome to our distinguished guests today: Francesco Profumo, Enrico Saggesse, Vladimir Popovkin…

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

  • New chair for Committee on Radioactive Waste Management

    Professor Laurence Williams has today been appointed as Chair of the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management. He will take up the post in …

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

  • Evidence on the Communications Data Bill

    Home Office outlines purpose of the Communications Data Bill and how it will continue to give police vital powers to help catch criminals.

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

  • Government sets out ambitious reform of the water industry

    Plans to reform the water industry were published in Parliament today as the Government seeks to slash red tape, drive innovation and open the market to new companies.

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

  • Publication of the latest statistics on animal research and the animals in science regulation unit annual report 2011

    Annual statistics on the use of animals in scientific research in Great Britain have been published today by the home office.

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

  • Government appoints Chief Procurement Officer

    …Francis Maude has today announced that Bill Crothers will be appointed as the government's Chief Procurement Officer.…

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

  • Open Data User Group to help unleash the potential of open data

    Today’s first meeting of the Open Data User Group (ODUG) has been hailed as an important step in the government's open data revolution.

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

  • Tim Loughton sets challenge at ADCS conference

    The Children's Minister challenges Directors of Children's Services to improve standards of residential care for vulnerable children.

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

  • Schools Minister Nick Gibb speaks at the ACME annual conference

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb speaks at the Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education (ACME) annual conference.

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

  • Giving train passengers more information on punctuality

    Greater detailed information means passengers will be able to find out if train services run on time to within one minute.

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

  • Driving tests brought closer to home with partnership deal

    Driving tests could soon be available from branches of Halfords under plans announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will give a speech in The Hague on international law and justice in foreign policy today, in the year of the 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court.

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

  • International law and justice in a networked world

    "Justice and international law are central to foreign policy" said Foreign Secretary William Hague in his speech in The Hague today.

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

  • Diplomatic Excellence in the 21st Century

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech about the importance of diplomacy at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 9 July.

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

  • Royal Marines get essential Medical & Dental facilities

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has delivered new Medical & Dental facilities for 42 Commando Royal Marines, one of three elite battalion-sized units which make up 3 Commando Brigade.

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

  • Home Secretary celebrates London Pride

    Theresa May joined service men and women to celebrate London Pride 2012.

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