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  • Secretary of State expresses sincere sympathy to family and colleagues of PSNI officer killed in RTA

    …Theresa Villiers' comments on the death of Constable Reynolds in a traffic accident involving a stolen car.…

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

  • French cadets face UK Army training

    The Army's largest brigade has played host to a group of French officer cadets to give them a taste of British military training.

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

  • Green light for Lincolnshire wind project

    Ecotricity have been granted permission by Government to construct a 66MW wind farm in East Heckington, Lincolnshire.

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

  • Edward Davey speech to the Commons on new nuclear power

    The Secretary of State addressed the House of Commons in a debate on new nuclear

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

  • Funding boost for Tyne and Wear Metro

    Tyne and Wear Metro set for £23 million funding boost.

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

  • Gregory Barker speech at the Energy Efficiency Mission Launch

    "We want the UK to be the most energy efficient economy in Europe", states Gregory Barker in a speech at the Energy Efficiency Mission Launch

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

  • DFID Research: Tuberculosis: WHO-Endorsed Test Offers Rapid Detection

    A systematic review of Xpert® MTB/RIF confirms the diagnostic accuracy of this TB test, and its ability to replace culture-based sensitivity testing. This provides authoritative underpinning to WHO’s endorsement of Xpert® MT…

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

  • Importance of finger prick tests in managing type 1 diabetes highlighted

    Healthcare professionals are being reminded of the importance of finger prick glucose testing for people living with type 1 diabetes.

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  • Speech by Gregory Barker at the Solar Roadshow

    "Solar PV is not only exciting, but it is affordable, bankable and ready to go - wherever you are", states Gregory Barker in a speech at the Solar Roadshow.

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

  • Response to Change.org petition about the protection of the Yasuni National Park

    Response from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Change.org petition about the protection of the Yasuni National Park.

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

  • Response to Friends of the Earth campaign about the use of biomass for power generation and the support provided by the Renewables Obligation (RO).

    Response from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Friends of the Earth about the use of biomass for power generation.

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

  • Safer drivers, safer roads

    New rules announced that allow the police to take immediate action against motorists who fail roadside eye tests.

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

  • British forces deliver the goods to the front line

    The vital job of making deliveries of kit and personnel to the front line in Afghanistan comes with no shortage of challenges.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on rape case in Somalia

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, has commented on yesterday’s convictions in a rape case in Somalia.

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

  • Lighting the way to bright hangars and low bills at RAF Benson

    Maintenance staff at a front line RAF helicopter base are enjoying a better working environment thanks to new lighting that not only brightens their working day but also saves energy and money.

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  • Girls and women: Drive to end Female Genital Cutting

    To mark International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Development Minister Lynne Featherstone met with activists

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

  • Crime Minister speaks out against female genital mutilation

    Crime Prevention Minister Jeremy Browne today condemned Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as child abuse.

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

  • Francis Report: PM statement on Mid Staffs Public Inquiry

    PM statement on Mid Staffs Public Inquiry. Today Robert Francis has published the report of the Public Inquiry into The Mid Staffordshire NHS…

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

  • Review of foreign languages on driving tests

    A consultation on the use of foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on theory tests and practical driving tests has been launched.

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

  • Future of hydrogen powered cars mapped out

    Over one and a half million hydrogen powered vehicles could be on UK roads by 2030 according to a joint government-industry study.

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