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  • An inspiration to others

    At a London awards ceremony, Nick Herbert praises volunteer police officers and special constables for giving up their time to help others.

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

  • Hope across the South African border

    How we help children from Zimbabwe find shelter and support in neighbouring South Africa

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  • Corporal Taniela Tolevu Rogoiruwai and Kingsman Ponipate Tagitaginimoce killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Taniela Tolevu Rogoiruwai and Kingsman Ponipate Tagitaginimoce from 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (1 LANCS), serving as part of …

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  • Vetting and Barring Scheme registration halted

    Registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) will be halted to allow the government to remodel the scheme back to proportionate, common sense levels, it was announced today.

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

  • Implications of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill for the UK: The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - Oral Parliamentary Statement

    The House will wish to join me in expressing our deepest sympathy for those bereaved or injured in the explosion on 20 April. And for all the…

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

  • 2010: Queen's Birthday Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    141 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in her annual Birthday Honours list.

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

  • Surgeon General outlines 'medical pathway' for injured troops

    Speaking to the media at a briefing in MOD Main Building in London, Surgeon Vice Admiral Raffaelli explained that in Afghanistan there are primary…

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

  • Private Jonathan Monk killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Jonathan Michael Monk from 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, attached to 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, was killed in Afg…

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  • Review of child protection: better frontline services to protect children

    Information on Professor Eileen Munro's forthcoming independent review to improve child protection.

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

  • Minister calls for shift in relationship between public and state

    Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude has called for a radical shift in the relationship between citizens and the state.

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

  • Earl and Countess of Wessex Visit Giants Causeway

    Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex begin a second day of engagements

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

  • Lance Bombardier Mark Chandler killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Bombardier Mark Chandler from 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 8 June 2010.

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  • Environment Secretary visits recycling scheme

    The scheme rewards householders who volunteer to participate with points worth up to £135 a year, from over 100 reward partners.

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

  • It's time for recycling rewards, not bin taxes

    The new Government will scrap the last Government’s plans for the imposition of bin taxes on family homes, Cabinet Ministers Eric Pickles and…

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

  • Swapping bin bullies for recycling rewards

    Plans to impose bin taxes have been scrapped by Cabinet ministers Eric Pickles and Caroline Spelman.

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

  • Corporal Terry Webster and Lance Corporal Alan Cochran killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of Corporal Terry Webster and Lance Corporal Alan Cochran, both of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), attached to the 1st Battalion The Royal…

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  • Caroline Spelman visits Warwickshire Wildlife Trust for World Environment Day

    The day before World Environment Day on 5 June, Caroline Spelman visited Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Solihull. 

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

  • Royal reception honours Cadet Force volunteers

    …His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh helped celebrate the contribution of adult volunteers to the Cadet Forces at a special reception in London's Guildhall yesterday, Wednesday 2 June 2010.…

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

  • Marine Scott Gregory Taylor killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Scott Gregory Taylor, from Alpha Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 30 May 2010.

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  • Support for Overseas Volunteering

    Andrew Mitchell announces support for overseas volunteering on National Volunteers’ Week

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