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  • RLC soldiers receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    The Regiment deployed to a variety of locations across Afghanistan, including Camp Bastion, Kandahar, Kabul, and bases around Helmand province…

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

  • Heritage champions national conference 2010

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. I am delighted to have been invited to join you today at the Heritage Champions National Conference…

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

  • New support for TB-hit farmers

    TB affected cattle farmers can access free support from the Farm Crisis Network on the financial and business implications of an outbreak.

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

  • Tim Loughton responds to 'Daily Telegraph' story on the Big Society

    The Children's Minister writes in response to the Daily Telegraph article, 'Minister: What is the Big Society? Is it Anne Widdecombe?'.

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

  • Senior Aircraftman Scott Hughes dies in Cyprus

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Senior Aircraftman Scott 'Scotty' Hughes, serving with Number 1 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment, died in Cyprus on Sunday 7 November 2010 following …

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  • Army chef honoured for outstanding work in Afghanistan patrol base

    A Royal Logistic Corps chef who volunteered to serve in a patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Food Services Warrant Officer Trophy 2010 for his outstanding work.

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

  • Mutuals Forum 2010

    Introduction Good afternoon. I’m very pleased to join you for your annual Forum. I think mutualisation is an idea whose time has truly …

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

  • Paterson announces appointments to Equality Commission

    The Secretary of State announced the appointment of new commissioners to the Equality Commission NI.

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

  • Sapper William Blanchard killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sapper William Blanchard from 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), serving with the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Task …

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  • Poppy Appeal launched in Afghanistan

    The 90th Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was launched in the UK last week, focusing on its support for the injured, wounded and bereaved of Afghanistan. This weekend, the campaign kicked off in theatre.

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

  • New leader of the Office for Civil Society

    Gareth Davies, the Director of Strategy Unit, has been appointed as the new Head of the Office for Civil Society.

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

  • Army medic plays in netball competition one year after Taliban injury

    An Army medic has helped her team come second in an Army netball tournament in Germany just over a year after being injured in a Taliban ambush while on patrol in Afghanistan.

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

  • Cadets mark national Trafalgar Day in London

    Sea Cadets led 550 young people from across the Cadet Forces as they celebrated the historic 205th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar with a spectacular show in Trafalgar Square on Sunday 24 October 2010

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

  • A proportionate response'

    The system of checks on people working with children and vulnerable adults will be reconsidered, Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone announced today.

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

  • Scrutiny of vetting and barring scheme gets underway

    The system of checks for people working with children and vulnerable adults will be reviewed in a radical examination of the VBS.

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen guest of honour at reception celebrating 150 years of Cadet Forces

    Beginning the second day of a visit to Northern Ireland, Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, attended a reception at Hillsborough Castle to celebrate 150 years of Cadet Forces.

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

  • DFID Research: Story telling raises awareness of gender issues in Egypt and the Arab world

    This project shows how exposing young writers to ideas of gender equality had a huge impact on their lives and writings.

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  • Community transport

    With a focus on community transport Norman Baker addressed the East Sussex Transport Conference speak-up forum.

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

  • Corporal David Barnsdale killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal David Barnsdale, from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 19 October 2010.

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  • Communities Minister urges faith groups to inspire community action

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell this week encouraged faith based organisations to share their passion and experience with others to maximise…

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