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  • Nick Gibb: debating the national curriculum

    The Schools Minister says that we are facing a fresh 'great debate' on the new national curriculum.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 23 November 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Prime Minister's land purchase, uncollected fines, public sector strikes, employment law and lobbying.

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

  • President Santos' UK visit heralds a step change in UK-Colombia relations

    President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia is visiting the UK. The visit is an important part of the step change the UK wants to see in its relationship with the wider Latin America region.

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

  • Britain and Turkey: a new special relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the case for a strong bilateral partnership between Britain and Turkey has never been stronger.

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

  • UK Government to discuss new strategy with Overseas Territories leaders

    The Government's new strategy for its Overseas Territories will be at the heart of discussions at the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council on 23-24 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN condemnation of Syrian regime’s abuses

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was welcomed the passage of a UK drafted human rights resolution in the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee on the repression in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the formation of a transitional government in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This represents a real opportunity to achieve justice for some of the wrongs committed by the Qadhafi regime, for Britain as well as the people of Libya."

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

  • Duke of Edinburgh presents REME soldiers with Afghanistan campaign medals

    His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has presented personnel from 2 Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (2 CS Bn REME) with campaign medals following their return from a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • 1 RIFLES receives Freedom of Chepstow and Afghanistan medals

    Thousands of people lined the streets of Chepstow on Thursday 17 November as more than 500 members of 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES) were granted the freedom of the historic town before receiving their operational medal…

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

  • War grave thief convicted

    A Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) investigation has resulted in the successful conviction of a diver who removed items from the protected military wreck HMS Duke of Albany.

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

  • Richard Hooper appointed to lead Digital Copyright Exchange feasibility study

    A DCE has the potential to boost economic growth in the creative sector by lowering the costs of licensing and giving businesses and consumers…

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

  • New Chief Executive announced for the Natural Environment Research Council

    Vince Cable said: “I am very pleased to welcome Professor Wingham as the new Chief Executive of the Natural Environment Research Council. His…

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

  • Private Thomas Christopher Lake killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Thomas Lake, from 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 20 November 2011.

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  • Lynne Featherstone speech on domestic violence in London

    This speech was delivered by the Equalities Minister, Lynne Featherstone, on 22 November. The speech is checked against delivery.

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

  • Speech: 10 November 2011, Paul Burstow, National Voices Annual Conference

    Paul Burstow speaks at the National Voices Annual Conference.

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

  • NHS puts preparations in place to deal with winter pressures

    Following a few basic principles can make a big difference to the safety and wellbeing of those at risk from the colder weather…

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

  • Disability Rights UK launch

    Speech by the Rt Hon Maria Miller MP.

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

  • Ofsted annual report 2011: schools minister Nick Gibb responds

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb welcomed the Ofsted report 2010 to 2011 and said the government's education reforms would address areas of concern.

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

  • Response to the ‘Political party finance - ending the big donor culture’ report

    A Deputy Prime Minister spokesperson has responded to the thirteenth report published by The Committee on Standards in Public Life.

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

  • Joint statement by PM and President Gul of Turkey

    The Prime Minister gave a statement after a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Abdullah Gul

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