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  • Internship scheme for arts graduates celebrates success

    Recipients get new roles as pilot phase draws to a close.

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

  • Speech by The Minister of State for Northern Ireland the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP at the John Redmond Lecture Waterford

    Approach to Commemorations

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

  • Let’s bring common sense back to health and safety

    A new myth busting challenge panel is being launched (11 April)  to curb the worst examples of health and safety misuse.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech on green growth

    The Deputy Prime Minister made a speech at KPMG in Canary Wharf on green growth on 11 April 2012.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister: energy bills could fall for millions

    Landmark deal for consumers agreed between the Coalition Government and major energy suppliers.

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

  • Apprentices more successful if they complete work experience

    People who do work experience, course tasters or vocational study more likely to make good progress in apprenticeships than those who don't.

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  • Driving tests return to Southend

    Driving test candidates in Southend-on-Sea benefit from a better local service as DSA brings practical driving tests back to the town.

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

  • HMS Defender sails through second sea trials

    The fifth of Britain's Type 45 destroyers is getting closer to being taken into operational service after completing her second period of sea trials off Scotland.

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

  • Royal Navy blows up WW2 German mine in Thames Estuary

    Royal Navy divers destroyed a Second World War German mine in the Thames Estuary off the Kent coast on Sunday 8 April.

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

  • UK firms could assist Fukushima clean up

    10 April 2012 The UK and Japan today agreed a Framework on Civil Nuclear Cooperation, providing the basis for UK companies to engage in multi…

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

  • Statement on extradition of Abu Hamza

    Home Secretary Theresa May mades statement on extradition of Abu Hamza.

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

  • Disasters: top technology to save more lives

    Britain will fund a range of innovative projects to save more lives in emergencies

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

  • Potholes review - prevention and a better cure

    The pothole review has been released giving advice to local authorities on tackling the problem of potholes.

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

  • Corporal Jack Leslie Stanley dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence announces that Corporal Jack Leslie Stanley from the Queen's Royal Hussars died in hospital in Birmingham on 8 April 2012 from wounds sustained in Afghanistan.

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  • Making legal aid fairer for taxpayers -

    Plans to boost public confidence in the legal aid system and tackle towering bills have today been put out to consultation.

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

  • Localism Act: power shift to communities charges on

    Today the Government’s revolution to hand power back to local communities reaches a major milestone as measures in the Localism Act come into…

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

  • Dounreay announces destruction of major hazard

    Dounreay today completed the destruction of one of the most hazardous legacies of Britain’s earliest atomic research.

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  • New National Careers Service launched

    The new National Careers Service launched on 5th April 2012. It will offer independent and impartial information and advice on learning and work.

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

  • Developing the UK's global reach

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about working with the Middle East and plans to develop the UK's global role in his speech to the Lord Mayor's banquet.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns renewed Israeli settlement activity

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged the Israeli government to desist from further settlement announcements.

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