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  • UK concern over death sentence for Bahrain protestors

    Four Bahrainis protestors sentenced to death for killing of two policemen.

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

  • Cyprus: Time to seize the moment

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has underlined the UK’s support for UN-led efforts to reunify Cyprus.

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

  • Cyprus: Time to seize the moment

    In the 4th Keith Kyle Memorial lecture on British - Cypriot relations, Minister for Europe David Lidington emphasised the importance of achieving a settlement for Cyprus.

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

  • The Royal Wedding

    Information to help you get the most out of watching the Royal Wedding

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

  • Anti-social behaviour activists meet minister

    People with experience of standing up to anti-social behaviour on their street met the crime prevention minister today.

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

  • Induction regulations for newly qualified teachers

    DfE is looking at induction arrangements for newly qualified teachers to see how they can be improved to better meet the needs of schools.

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

  • Review of decision making in the Department for Transport

    Announcing reforms to the way the department makes decisions on which transport projects to prioritise.

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

  • Royal Wedding details announced

    As Clarence House announces the Royal Wedding will be livestreamed on YouTube, our embassies around the world are preparing to celebrate the day.

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

  • UK and US defence chiefs assess Afghanistan and Libya operations

    The UK Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, and Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, have met with their American counterparts in Washington to discuss current operations including Libya and Afghanistan.

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

  • New operator sought for Greater Anglia rail services

    Invitation to tender for the Greater Anglia rail services.

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

  • UK supports Gulf Co-operation Council initiative to resolve crisis in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt discussed the situation in Yemen with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the United Arab Emirates Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash.

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

  • David Cameron's Easter message

    Prime Minister David Cameron has sent his best wishes to everyone in Britain and across the world as we come together to celebrate Easter.

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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

  • High pollution episode warning: First “summer-smog” of 2011

    The high pressure system persisting over the UK is forecast to bring warm and still conditions to the UK over the Easter weekend.

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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

  • Communities Minister Andrew Stunell wishes Christians a happy Easter: 2011

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell praises the contribution of Christians to local communities across the nation and wishes them, and those…

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

  • Cheryl Gillan welcomes fall in crime in Wales

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed statistics published today [Wednesday 20 April] which show that overall recorded crime…

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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

  • 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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