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  • Royal Marines teach Afghan colleagues rugby

    Marines from 45 Commando are working alongside soldiers from the Afghan National Army (ANA) to provide security in the Nad ‘Ali (South) area…

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

  • MOD scientists help shape Afghanistan operations

    A team from the MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has recently deployed to Afghanistan to help shape future NATO operations there.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will continue to stand for reform not repression in response to the events in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • UK tackles malaria resistance in Burma

    Britain is leading the fight against malaria drug resistance through a project in Burma which is tackling issues around diagnosis, prescription of drugs and prevention.

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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

  • Bastion chefs keep forces fed in Helmand

    It takes an enormous effort from a small but dedicated team of caterers and chefs to rustle up thousands of meals a day - a challenge made all…

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

  • The National Archives to lead archives sector

    Support and leadership for the UK’s archive sector will transfer to The National Archives next year.

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

  • National Archives to lead UK's archive sector

    The National Archives will take over leadership of UK archives following the closure of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.

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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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  • UK to provide emergency evacuations and medical aid for Libya

    Britain is to help 5,000 people trapped in Misurata escape the besieged city and will provide vital medical assistance to those who remain in towns across western Libya.

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

  • Top entrepreneurs help small businesses enter government “Dragons’ Den”

    Six of Britain’s top entrepreneurs have offered to help small businesses build their business proposals about better value services.

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

  • Heads, Teachers and Industry Forum: 'Kids off the Radar - from street to school'

    The Children's Minister talks about how the Big Society can provide care and support for vulnerable young people.

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

  • Free advice for communities to support neighbourhood planning

    Communities are getting a supportive boost to help make their neighbourhood vision a reality through a new scheme offering free access to expert…

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

  • Big Tree Plant hits 100,000 milestone

    The Big Tree Plant aims to plant one million trees in urban and residential areas over the next four years.

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

  • Red tape challenge kicks off

    Government gives you the chance to rip up some of the 21,000 rules and regulations that are getting in your way.

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

  • Government approves new £6.08 minimum wage rate

    The following rates will come into effect on 1 October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; The rate for 18-20 …

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

  • Red Tape challenge kicks off

    The Red Tape challenge website will be launched today by the Prime Minister and Business Secretary Vince Cable. It will, for the first time,…

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

  • Developing relativities, costs and prices for the Maternity PbR Pathway Project

    This letter offers additional information, and asks for volunteer organisations to be involved in the costing and pricing phase of the Maternity PbR Pathway Project.

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  • Disability Challengers wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    Disability Challengers - a Surrey based children's charity offering exciting activities and play opportunities for disabled children and young people - is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Building a new culture of social responsibility

    Baroness Warsi made a speech about social responsibility at a Catholic bishops' conference on 6 April 2011.

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