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  • More than £132 million to improve street lighting in Northamptonshire

    Northamptonshire street lighting gets £132 million boost.

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

  • Air Force communicators prepare for operational role

    RAF personnel from 2 Squadron, Tactical Communications Wing, 90 Signals Unit (90 SU), based at Leeming, experienced almost every weather condition…

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

  • NHS Commissioning Board’s People Transition Policy

    The NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) has set out the policies and processes that will guide its first round of appointments.

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

  • Audit commission to outsource audit practice next year

    The Audit Commission will outsource all its in-house local public audit work to the private sector in the next financial year, Communities Secretary…

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

  • One year to go until London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

    On July 27 2012, the Games will open with a spectacular ceremony in London to welcome the world to Britain. Foreign Office staff around the globe are marking the year to go milestone with a wide range of celebratory events a…

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

  • Foreign Secretary on London 2012 Olympics Games

    To mark a year to go until the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics begin in London, Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses the Games and what they mean for Britain and the rest of the world.

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

  • The Commonwealth "at the heart of British foreign policy”

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has set out how the UK has embedded the Commonwealth in its foreign policy thinking and called on the organisation to realise its potential as an inspirational and effective advocate of democr…

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

  • The Commonwealth is "back at the heart of British Foreign Policy"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reaffirms that the Commonwealth is “back at the very heart of British foreign policy” and highlights the active steps the Government is taking to embed the 54-member organisation in UK foreign…

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

  • The future direction of the national chlamydia screening programme

    The Department of Health is working with the Health Protection Agency to take forward plans to improve quality and cost-effectiveness in the National Chlamydia Screen Programme (NCSP).

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

  • Consultation on the distribution of funding to local authorities

    The Department of Health will need to allocate funding for four duties that will pass from the NHS and DH to local authorities, subject to the passage of the Health and Social Care Bill.

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

  • Supporting personal assistants working in adult social care

    New ‘Framework for Personal Assistants’ to make it easier for people with disabilities to employ PAs.

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

  • Consultation letter on establishment of special health authorities

    As part of the preparatory work for the NHS Commissioning Board and the Health Research Authority, we are currently seeking the views of those representing staff who may be transferred to the proposed NHS Commissioning Board…

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  • 2011/07/26 - 1958 UK/US Mutual Defence Agreement Stocktake

    Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at 1 Carlton Gardens, London on Tuesday 26 July 2011.

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

  • Commonwealth – the soft power network of the future

    Lord Howell: 'We want the Commonwealth to play a key role in the unfolding opportunities and challenges that our increasingly networked world brings.'

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

  • Defence Chief - Afghanistan is not all about fighting

    As we prepare for security transition, the military element is not the most important part of our contribution to Afghanistan, writes Chief of the Defence staff, General Sir David Richards.

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

  • Sixteen London tube stations become listed buildings

    John Penrose protects Capital’s ‘hidden heritage’

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

  • Sixteen London tube stations become listed buildings

    Heritage Minister John Penrose protects Capital’s ‘hidden heritage’.

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

  • Four tonnes of cannabis seized in English Channel

    Approximately four tonnes of cannabis have been seized following a UK Border Agency operation in the English Channel.

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

  • Apply now for funding to support voluntary projects in health and social care

    The 2012-13 Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund is now open for applications.

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

  • Speech to the Norfolk Ecumenical Criminal Justice Forum

    Speech by Lord McNally covering the government's programme of reforms of sentencing and legal aid, and competition strategy for offender services.

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