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  • Triple amputee makes charity parachute jump

    Triple amputee Corporal Andy Reid was amongst 60 big-hearted adrenaline seekers who conducted a parachute jump over Wiltshire on Friday to raise money for soldiers, former soldiers and their families in need.

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

  • UK reaffirms commitment to South Pacific region at Pacific Islands Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell arrived today in Port Vila, Vanuatu, for this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

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

  • Lance Sergeant Dale Alanzo McCallum killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Sergeant Dale Alanzo McCallum of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 1 August 2010.

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  • Marine Adam Brown killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Adam Brown, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 1 August 2010.

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  • Government response on Groceries Code Adjudicator Consultation

    The Government has today published the response to its consultation to take forward the establishment of a body to monitor and enforce the Groceries…

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

  • Millions saved by government’s marketing and advertising freeze

    The Cabinet Office has published early results showing the impact of the government’s marketing and advertising freeze since June 2010.

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

  • Government response on Groceries Code Adjudicator consultation

    Government response to a consultation on establishing a body to monitor and enforce the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP).

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

  • Home Secretary joined by London Mayor to see action on knife crime

    Ongoing enforcement work to tackle knife-crime and serious youth violence in the capital was seen first-hand by the Home Secretary Theresa May today.

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

  • Norgrove to step down as Pensions Regulator chair at end of his term

    David Norgrove, chair of the Pensions Regulator, has said he will be stepping down when his post comes to an end on 31 December 2010.

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

  • Coventry to receive £64 million for new streetlighting

    Most of Coventry's streetlighting is to be replaced.

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

  • Following publication of key stage 2 results, Schools Minister Nick Gibb congratulates pupils on their hard work

    Provisional Key Stage 2 test results show 74 per cent of pupils achieving level 4 or above in both English and maths.

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

  • Injured Marine leads rescue under enemy fire in Sangin

    A Royal Marine from 40 Commando has been praised by his Commanding Officer for personally overseeing the safe medical evacuation of his injured colleagues despite being hit three times himself.

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

  • UK-led central Helmand operation going to plan

    Operation TOR SHEZADA, the current military effort to clear insurgents from central Helmand province, is going according to plan and extremely well, Lieutenant Colonel Frazer Lawrence, officer commanding the operation, said …

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

  • Letter from The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP in response to Financial Times leader dated 2 August 2010

    The Editor Financial Times Sir, Your leading article (Monday 2nd August) suggests that the Government does not seem gripped by sufficient …

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

  • Darwin’s home and workplace World Heritage nomination deferred by UNESCO Committee

    UK’s nomination for the workplace and home of Charles Darwin to join UNESCO’s international list of World Heritage Sites deferred today

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

  • Darwin’s home and workplace World Heritage nomination deferred by UNESCO Committee

    The UK’s nomination for the workplace and home of Charles Darwin to join UNESCO’s international list of World Heritage Sites deferred today.

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

  • Nick Herbert's talk in webchat

    In a webchat yesterday Nick Herbert talked about his commitment to police community support officers and scrapping the policing pledge.

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

  • Europe's largest immigration removal centre

    The opening of two new wings at Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) will make it Europe’s largest, Damian Green announced.

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

  • National rollout of scheme to protect children

    Scheme allowing parents to ask police whether people with access to their family are sex offenders rolls-out nationally today.

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

  • Call for evidence for the review of the early years foundation stage

    Dame Clare Tickell launches a call for evidence to inform the independent review of the early years foundation stage. Includes a link to the online consultation.

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