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  • Defra Ministers endorse campaign to protect farmland biodiversity

    Encouraging farmers to voluntarily nurture wildlife on their land.

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

  • 65th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day

    Services to commemorate the 65th anniversry of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day took place at the Cenotaph in London and at the National Memorial Arboretum on Sunday 15 August 2010.

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

  • Sapper Ishwor Gurung killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sapper Ishwor Gurung from 69 Gurkha Field Squadron, 21 Engineer Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 13 August 2010.

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  • Rifleman Remand Kulung dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Remand Kulung, from G (Tobruk) Company, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), attached to the Danish Battle Group, died on Thursday 12 Augus…

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  • Injured Service personnel sail at Cowes Week

    As part of their treatment, severely injured troops from the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court have crewed a boat at this year's Cowes Week, the sailing regatta around the Isle of Wight.

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

  • Pembrokeshire has enormous potential for further economic growth, says Wales Office Minister

    Pembrokeshire has enormous potential for further economic growth, said Welsh Office Minister David Jones during a two-day fact finding visit…

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

  • Marine Adam Brown killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Adam Brown, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 1 August 2010.

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  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 2 August 2010

    Briefing by the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Pakistan, Peter Ricketts, BP and banks.

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

  • Response to public comments on social action

    Government response to public comments on social action in Our Programme for Government.

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

  • The Department for Education's response to public comments on the coalition agreement on families and children

    A statement in response to public comments regarding the family justice system, Sure Start, childcare provision and the tax-benefit system.

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

  • Canadian cowboy trains British soldiers to spot IEDs

    The British Army has recruited a Canadian cowboy to teach soldiers how to look for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) hidden in the ground when deployed in Afghanistan.

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

  • Voluntary sector asked for their ideas on 'more for less'

    Francis Maude and Nick Hurd have written an open letter to voluntary and social enterprise sectors asking them for ideas to help reduce the deficit.

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

  • The Olympic and Paralympics Games July to September 2012

    This letter outlines the process for volunteers for both medical and non-medical roles for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games.

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  • Farming in the city helps Big Society aims

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell visits Hackney City farm.

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

  • Green Pennant Awards show Big Society in action

    A record breaking 1,200 Green Flags and Green Pennants have been awarded throughout the country to the best parks and green spaces.

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

  • Sapper Mark Antony Smith killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sapper Mark Antony Smith, from 36 Engineer Regiment, serving with the Counter-IED Task Force, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 26 July 2010.

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  • Crime: Home Secretary's speech on moving beyond the ASBO, 28 July 2010

    This speech was delivered at the Coin Street Community Centre in London on 28 July 2010. The text here is as written, not as delivered.

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

  • Growing the Big Society

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Introduction The Big Society is a big idea, but what it comes down to is this: Our answer to collectivism…

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

  • Two years to go until London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games

    The Foreign Office has marked the milestone by launching the first of our short films celebrating modern Britain, featuring Japanese Judo champion Kosei Inoue.

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

  • Red tape review for sports clubs

    Sports Minister wants ‘bonfire of costly bureaucracy’ to help increase participation.

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