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  • Local Government Association annual fire conference 2011: the future of fire

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thank you for inviting me to be here today. The Fire and Rescue Service is at the heart of ensuring…

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

  • Community Learning Champions: Making the Big Society real

    Hello everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to be here today. I must begin by expressing thanks on behalf of us all to NIACE, Martin Yarnit…

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

  • Consultation Conference on the Equipment, Support and Technology for UK Defence and Security Green Paper

    Introduction It’s a real pleasure to join you for today’s conference. It is great to see such a broad mix of companies, of all sizes, represented…

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

  • 2011/03/09 - Green Paper Consultation Event (Exports)

    Speech delivered by Minister for International Security Strategy at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, London on Wednesday 9 March 2011. Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology - Peter Luff MP also gave …

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

  • Foreign Office bloggers mark 100 years of International Women’s Day

    Foreign Office employees around the world are commemorating the centenary of this global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women.

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

  • European Union Enlargement: Tulips, Trade and Growth

    UK Minister for Europe, Rt Hon David Lindington MP speaks on the opportunities of further EU enlargement to the UK, the Netherlands and Europe.

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

  • Chris Huhne's speech to the CBI: 'Green consumers'

    Thanks very much for that introduction. The last CBI event I spoke at was the annual climate change conference, back in November. Under Richard Lambert's stewardship, the CBI went from strength to st...

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at the RSPB campaign launch

    Thank you, Mike, and thanks to all RSPB members for the work you’ve done so far to step up for nature.

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

  • Tim Loughton speaks at the Funding the Future conference

    The Children's Minister talks about the importance of innovation in the voluntary and community sector.

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

  • DFID Research: Improving food security in sub-Saharan Africa through greater use of indigenous vegetables

    Scientists, extension workers, farmers and consumers benefit from a project which significantly contributed to knowledge on African indigenous vegetables

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  • Manchester to kickstart green homes revolution

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today unveiled the pioneer project that will pave the way for the green transformation of Britain’s social homes…

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

  • Whitehall set to relax grip on councils with first ever review of local government's legal duties

    In another major step to free up local government, councils are being asked for the bureaucratic burdens they wish to throw away in the first…

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

  • Improvement notice issued to Kent County Council: March 2011

    Improvement notice issued to Kent County Council due to poor performance in children’s social care services.…

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  • Foreign Secretary marks International Women's Day

    …Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement on the centenary of International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women.…

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

  • Sgt Smith marks International Women's Day with a bang

    To mark the centenary of International Women's Day, Sergeant Sarah Smith, from the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, has fired the One O'Clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle.

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

  • Plans for Armed Forces Day events

    Details of some of the events planned for this year's Armed Forces Day, which will take place on Saturday 25 June 2011, are now available on the event's website.

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

  • £4M for nuclear security abroad

    The UK will make a contribution of £4m to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Security Fund for 2011-13. This will support work…

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

  • Jobs boost for Green Deal - 1000 apprentices get go ahead

    At least 1,000 Green Deal apprentices could receive government funding towards their training, as part of plans to insulate the UK’s homes and…

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

  • Remuneration and conditions of service for police officers and staff: review

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 8 March 2011 by Theresa May and House of Lords by Baroness Neville…

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

  • Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton visits Belfast based charity

    HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have visited YouthAction Northern Ireland at their headquarters in Belfast.

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