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  • Foreign Office takes part in 10:10:10 global day of climate action

    British embassies across the globe hosted events to mark 10 October 2010 as a global day of action on climate change.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the kidnapping of Linda Norgrove

    Following the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove, Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement to the House of Commons.

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

  • BIS turns the spotlight on UK low carbon excellence to encourage new innovators

    With the global market for low carbon goods and services projected to rise to over £4 trillion by the middle of the next decade, BIS wants to…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the Passivhaus Conference

    Thanks very much. It’s my great pleasure to be here this evening at the first UK Passivhaus conference. And to meet people united by a passion…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the TUC annual Climate Change Conference

    Introduction Thanks very much, Paul [Noon, Prospect]. And many thanks also for agreeing to start a little early. If only the Cabinet Office…

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

  • Speech to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

    Speech by Solicitor General Edward Garnier QC MP to the Better Governance Forum Annual Conference 2010

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

  • £15 million for green buses to reduce CO2

    Winners of latest round of Green Bus Fund which helps bus operators and local authorities to buy new hybrid and electric buses.

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

  • Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Peter Anthony Rayner, from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 8 October 2010.

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  • 9,000 parish councils to be freed from archaic payment rules

    9,000 Parish Councils will be freed from old fashioned rules which force them to use out-dated payment methods such as cheques, so that they…

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

  • Transport Times 2010 bus conference

    Buses matter, socially, economically and environmentally, which is why the government is bus friendly and bus focused.

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

  • Attack on British Embassy vehicle in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has described this morning's attack on British Embassy staff as "shameful".

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

  • British Ambassador discusses attack on British Embassy vehicle in Yemen

    …Following yesterday's attack on a British Embassy vehicle in Sana'a, British Ambassador to Yemen Tim Torlot discusses the UK Government's work with Yemen.…

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

  • British Ambassador speaks after toxic waste disaster in Hungary

    British Ambassador to Hungary Greg Dorey has written to the Mayor of Kolontár to express his condolence to those involved in the red sludge disaster.

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

  • Steady and significant progress in Helmand

    Brigadier Felton has been commanding British and other ISAF forces in Helmand since April 2010 in the deployment known as Operation HERRICK …

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

  • RAF dogs patrol London streets

    Two RAF air dogs who have served in Afghanistan have gone on patrol with the City of London Police Dog Unit so that the two forces can learn from each other's experiences.

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

  • Local woman collects keys to new car after online win

    A woman from Bures has won a brand new car worth over £10,000 after renewing her vehicle tax online.

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  • Soldier who defused IEDs with damaged hand awarded Military Cross

    The incident occurred when a fully-manned Mastiff armoured vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in Helmand province in March…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the Carbon Show, Business Design Centre, London

    Thank you very much, Lord Heseltine [Chairman, Haymarket Media Group]. It is a great pleasure to be here today for the opening of the Carbon…

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

  • Transport Secretary suspends M4 bus lane to benefit all road users

    M4 bus lane suspended from 8 November 2010

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

  • Afghan village opens in Camp Bastion for training UK troops

    The opening of the village coincides with the arrival of 16 Air Assault Brigade who are currently taking over from 4th Mechanized Brigade as…

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