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  • RAF snipers protect Afghan family from insurgent attack

    Snipers from the RAF Regiment used their skills and training to protect an Afghan family caught up in an attack by insurgents in Helmand province.

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

  • MOD sets out plans to ensure investment in state-of-the-art defence equipment

    The Government has set out its plans to prioritise investment in Science and Technology, in order to ensure the UK's Armed Forces continue to have state-of-the-art technology, equipment and support, in a White Paper publ…

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

  • Navy engineers catch Black Widow spider in Sea King

    Royal Navy aircraft engineers got a shock recently when they started maintenance on a Sea King helicopter and came across a Black Widow spider inside.

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

  • BIS response to NAO report on apprenticeships

    “So I am delighted that the NAO has recognised the progress we have made and that they identify the extraordinary economic benefits of apprenticeships…

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

  • New opportunity for North Sea oil and gas exploration

    Press ref: 12/004 Energy Minister Charles Hendry today announced new opportunities for UK oil and gas exploration with the launch of the 27th…

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

  • Prince Edward meets Cancer Fund award winners

    HRH The Earl of Wessex Presents Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Certificates to participants from the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children (NICFC).

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

  • Government brings forward amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill

    The government today outlined its plans to further improve the Health and Social Care Bill as it prepares to re-enter the House of Lords…

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

  • Amendments to Health and Social Care Bill published

    The Government has tabled amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill before the Report Stage in the House of Lords, which begins next week.…

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

  • Summary of consultation responses: proposed duty of co operation

    The document summaries the responses received for this consultation together with a list of organisations that responded. The draft regulations…

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

  • Personal health budgets and NHS Continuing Healthcare

    The Department has published a discussion paper which explores personal health budgets for people receiving NHS Continuing Healthcare.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes news of additional enterprise zones

    **The Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan has today welcomed the announcement that two additional enterprise zones are to be created…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 30 January 2012

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on Syria, bonuses, Europe and Scotland

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

  • Performance tables: only the highest quality qualifications to be included

    Announcement that qualifications counting in performance pables will be reduced from 3,175 to 125.

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

  • Devolution of local transport

    Local communities and businesses could be given control of decisions and budgets for major local transport schemes in their areas.

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

  • Consultation on devolving local major transport schemes for the next spending review period

    Consultation for deciding new devolved prioritising and funding of local major transport schemes launched.

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

  • Government takes next step on zero carbon homes

    Zero-Carbon Homes are a step closer today after new proposals were announced to cut carbon emissions in new and existing buildings by Communities…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Libyan Interior Minister

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met the Libyan Interior Minister Fawzy Abdilal, who is making his first visit to the UK since his appointment at the end of November 2011.

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

  • Change of Governor to Bermuda

    Mr George Fergusson has been appointed Governor of Bermuda in succession to Sir Richard Gozney KCMG CVO, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service.

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

  • Patent Prosecution Highway with Canada opens today

    The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) allows applicants who have been successful in obtaining a patent from either the UK Intellectual Property…

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

  • New Director of Fair Access proposed

    Professor Ebdon has been invited by the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee to attend a pre-appointment hearing on Thursday 2 February…

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