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  • DFID Research: New investment in nutrition-related research

    To improve nutrition in the developing world, new funding will be used to evaluate the evidence and carry out research on what works and what doesn’t.

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  • RAF delivers cash to Libya

    The newly-minted banknotes, printed in the UK, were part of a stock of 1.86bn Libyan dinars frozen under United Nations Security Council Resolution…

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

  • Environment regulations under the red tape spotlight

    It will focus on 287 environmental regulations that apply to businesses, covering issues such as waste, emissions and wildlife protection.…

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

  • Foreign Office advise fans to be on the ball at the Rugby World Cup

    Rugby fans are being warned to take extra care on the roads during the Rugby World Cup as statistics show New Zealand has more than twice the number of road crash fatalities per 100,000 people as the UK.

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

  • RAF destroys Gaddafi Scud missile launchers

    Early on Tuesday morning, 30 August 2011, RAF Tornado and Typhoon aircraft used Paveway bombs to destroy a military command and control site…

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

  • Empowering our nation, reaching our potential: the future of Scottish devolution

    Michael Moore, Secretary of State for Scotland, talks to the David Hume Institute about the constitutional future of Scotland.

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

  • Oxford Mini plant boosts UK exports

    Prime Minister David Cameron has driven the two millionth Mini off the production line at its Oxford plant ten years after the start of production. External site: [Department for Business, Innovation and Skills - Growth](…

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

  • Sergeant Barry Weston killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Barry John Weston, from Kilo Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 30 August 2011.

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  • First HERRICK 14 unit leaves Afghanistan

    Soldiers from B Company, 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (3 MERCIAN), have finished their six-month deployment to Afghanistan, becoming the first members of Task Force Helmand to return home from Operation HERRICK 14.

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

  • New satellite improves communications in Afghanistan

    UK troops in Afghanistan have begun operating a satellite secured from NATO at no extra cost to the MOD which is providing extra communications channels for commanders on the front line.

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

  • UK forces continue action against Gaddafi former regime

    UK forces, as part of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, taking further action against elements of Colonel Gaddafi's former regime in Libya.

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

  • Government publishes list of RDA assets transferring to HCA

    It was announced on 6 July that RDA land and property assets would be transferred to HCA, with local communities and businesses involved in …

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

  • Building greener homes costing less each year

    Building new homes to greener, low-carbon standards is getting cheaper every year, according to a new report published today by Communities …

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

  • RAF strikes targets near Tripoli and Sirte

    RAF Tornado GR4s struck a military facility located on the southern outskirts of Tripoli yesterday morning, as UK Armed Forces continue to contribute to NATO's patrols over Libya to enforce United Nations Security Counci…

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

  • NATO mission not over yet in Libya

    UK forces and NATO are ready to take further action if necessary under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, and yesterday evening…

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

  • Deaths from HCAIs drop by more than a third

    Deaths related to healthcare acquired infections (HCAIs) have dropped by more than a third in a year.

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

  • Kent garage owner guilty of faking MOT tests

    Garage owner pleads guilty to issuing fraudulent MOT certificates to car owners following a VOSA investigation.

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  • Travel tips from Foreign Office staff - and we want yours too

    The Foreign Office is calling on the public to provide travel tips as British nationals prepare to go abroad for the August bank holiday weekend.

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

  • RAF ready for further action over Tripoli

    As street fighting continues in Tripoli between Free Libya Forces and members of Colonel Gaddafi's former regime, British and NATO military aircraft are maintaining a presence in the air.

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

  • Indian troops complete joint training exercise on Salisbury Plain

    …Assisted by British Chinook helicopters, Warrior armoured fighting vehicles and Challenger battle tanks, soldiers from the Indian Army's 3rd Battalion The Bihar Regiment have successfully carried out a counter-insurgency exercise in the middle of Salisbury Plain.…

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