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  • No ifs, it’s time for water butts

    With summer on its way it's time for gardeners to think about saving rainwater ready for their garden's thirstiest months.

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

  • Don't let health and safety myths get in the way of Royal Wedding celebrations

    With one week to go until the Royal Wedding, Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today reassured communities across the country that …

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

  • Best of British business receive Queen's Awards for Enterprise

    Small and large companies from across the UK are today (21 April 2011) named as winners of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2011 - the UK's highest accolade for business success.

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

  • Minister for human rights policy answers your questions on 2010 report

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has answered a selection of questions from the public on Human Rights and Democracy: The 2010 FCO Report. You can read and comment on the report online.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on human rights in Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on authorities to respect the right to peaceful protest in Bahrain.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Easter message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said thoughts are with "all those who are denied the right to freedom of religion".

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

  • New fanfare to trumpet in royal marriage

    A new piece of music has been written by an RAF officer especially for the wedding next week of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton.

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

  • Best of British Business receive Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

    A total of 156 Queen’s Awards have been announced this year. Overall, 102 companies have won awards for international trade, 44 for innovation…

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

  • DfE responds to media stories about public sector pensions

    The Department for Education will make pension proposals in the autumn that are affordable and fair to public sector workers and taxpayers.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint in Syria

    …Foreign Secretary William Hague called for security forces to exercise restraint, and to respect the Syrian people's right to protest.…

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

  • Defence Secretary in Cyprus as 2 LANCS receives Afghanistan medals

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has visited the soldiers of 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) as they receive their Afghanistan medals in Cyprus.

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

  • Digital Economy Act judicial review

    The government's response to the judgement.

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

  • Scope of Lofstedt review into health and safety set out

    The scope of Professor Lofstedt’s Review into health and safety legislation is set out today as the draft terms of reference are published.

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

  • Nick Gibb to the Association of Teachers and Lecturers 2011 Conference

    The Schools Minister addresses the Association of Teachers and Lecturers 2011 annual conference in Liverpool on government education policy.

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

  • NHS modernisation: listening exercise

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley held a roundtable meeting with representatives from the Foundation Trust Network as part of the listening exercise on NHS modernisation. External site: [Fou…

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

  • New SHARP ratings announced ahead of bumper bank holiday

    Motor-cyclists urged to buy helmets with high SHARP ratings.

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

  • Captain Lisa Jade Head dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Lisa Head from 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, 11 EOD Regiment RLC, died on 19 April 2011 in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Birmingha…

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  • Foreign Secretary speaks to the president of Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary William Hague wishes President Alassane Ouattara and the people of Cote d'Ivoire a more peaceful future.

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

  • UK pledges support for Chernobyl safety

    The United Kingdom today joined international partners in contributing to a fund to ensure the permanent safety of the site of the 1986 Chernobyl…

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

  • Department for Education confirms a number of public appointments

    New and extended appointments were made to the School Teachers’ Review Body, QCDA, National College and Partnerships for Schools.

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