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  • Shell Gannet Field oil spill

    22 August 2011 Further to the update issued by Shell on 21 August, this is a statement by Mr Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of State’s Representative…

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

  • Call for ideas for new health apps and maps

    The Health Secretary today launched a call for new ideas for health apps that would help patients make informed decisions about their care.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's speech on the Arab Spring

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s speech on the Arab Spring delivered at the British Council in London on 22 August 2011.

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

  • PM's statement on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement outside Number 10 on the latest situation in Libya.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 22 August 2011

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya, Syria and Hillsborough.

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

  • New board members appointed to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation

    Communities minister Andrew Stunell has today announced three appointments to the Board of West Northamptonshire Development Corporation, the…

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

  • MOD confirms the death of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows)

    It is with sadness that the MOD must confirm the death of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows).

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  • Equality in the UK and looking forward to the 2012 Paralympics

    To coincide with World Photography Day, award-winning Brazilian photojournalist Andre Camara celebrates how UK society has justice and equality at its heart.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Ramadan, Libya and maternal mortality in Afghanistan were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Injured soldier gets keys to adapted home

    Lieutenant Commander Nekrews praised Chief Petty Officer (Diver) Ian Fleming and Leading Diver Matt Baker for their efforts in safely detaching the mine from the vessel. He said:

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

  • Update on Shell's Gannet Alpha platform oil leak

    19 August 2011 Mr Hugh Shaw, who is appointed by the UK Government to oversee the operation, said: “At 08.45 this morning Shell informed me…

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

  • Festival celebrates North West’s transport

    From classic cars to the latest hybrid vehicles, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) is this week showcasing transport through the ages.

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

  • PM optimistic about Libya future

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the newly appointed Libyan charge d'affaires to Downing Street where he underlined his "optimism" for Libya's democratic future. External site: [Foreign Secretar…

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

  • Councils to lead local path to growth boosting jobs and firms

    New detail published on radical rate retention plans Letting councils keep their own business rates will put all parts of the country on a …

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

  • UK, Germany and France call for President Assad to stand down

    President Assad has "lost all legitimacy and can no longer claim to lead the country" said the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in a joint statement today.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Navy helicopters 'bag' Afghan drugs

    The Royal Navy's airborne surveillance and control helicopters in recent months have helped seize and destroy over five tons of Taliban drugs with a 'street value' in excess of £6m.

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

  • RAF destroys Gaddafi command post

    The RAF has launched precision strikes on one of Colonel Gaddafi's main command facilities used by the former regime to co-ordinate attacks on the Libyan people.

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

  • RAF team saves teenagers from cliff

    An RAF Search and Rescue team helped pluck to safety four teenagers trapped on a 200-foot (60m) cliff face in South Wales earlier this week

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

  • Government continues to listen to patients and health professionals

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announce that the NHS Future Forum will focus on four new areas.

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

  • Statistical press notice: NHS referral to treatment (RTT) waiting times data – June 2011

    Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times for patients who were treated during June 2011 published by the Department of Health.

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