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  • Letter to MPs: Big Energy Saving Week

    In advance of Big Energy Saving Week (w/c 22 October), Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey is writing to all Members of Parliament…

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

  • New improvements to the Chinese visa system announced

    New pilot scheme and priority visa service to help simplify the visa process for tourist and business visitors.

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

  • Department for Transport to negotiate with Virgin on temporary operation of West Coast rail services

    Virgin to remain as operator while a competition is run for an interim franchise agreement.

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

  • West Coast Main Line

    Virgin Rail Group negotiations to remain West Coast Main Line operator commenced.

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

  • West Coast Main Line

    West Coast procurement reviews terms of reference published and negotiations with Virgin Rail Group to continue as operator commenced.

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

  • Future of vital innovation scheme secured with new funding boost

    West Midlands European Regional Development Fund Programme A successful and established scheme helping West Midlands businesses boost their…

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

  • More support for star Indian chefs of the future

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today joined Britain’s leading Indian chefs and restaurateurs to launch a new scholarship programme for students…

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

  • Prime Minister takes the salute at Royal Naval College

    The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has taken the salute at Britannia Royal Naval College as 68 cadets became the first to complete a newly-enhanced Initial Naval Training Course for officers, introduced in February 2012.

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

  • Cadet scheme helps inner city school

    Pupils from a struggling inner city London school have been thrown a lifeline in the form of the creation of a new MOD-sponsored cadet unit. Report by Leigh Hamilton.

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

  • Saffron Walden welcomes home EOD and Search Task Force

    Saffron Walden town square was bursting with pride on Friday as the community came together to welcome home around 300 soldiers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search Task Force.

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

  • Memorial to fallen RFA personnel unveiled

    A national memorial to commemorate all the members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) who have died while serving on operations around the world has been officially unveiled.

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

  • Midlands reservists train for new role alongside Danish Army

    As the Government seeks to develop and modernise the Reserve Forces, Army reservists from the West Midlands have been training in Denmark for future operations on Exercise Viking Star.

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

  • DIO and Inland Homes working on plan for Beaconsfield site

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is set to work with South Bucks District Council (SBDC) and Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) to formulate a detailed development brief for the future of the Defence School of…

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

  • Pakistani girl shot by Taliban travels to UK for medical treatment

    Malala Yousafzai, a 14 year old girl shot by the Taliban in Pakistan last week, is being evacuated to the UK for specialist medical care.

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

  • Foreign Office participates in Blog Action Day

    Foreign Office staff from around the world have blogged on this year’s theme 'The Power of We', covering a wide range of issues.

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

  • Minister cements UK-South Korea relationship

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire is visiting South Korea this week to reinforce strong links with the UK.

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

  • FCO Minister congratulates newly-elected Libyan Prime Minister

    FCO Minister for North Africa Alistair Burt has congratulated Dr Ali Zidan on his election as the Prime Minister for Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges Iran not to underestimate EU's resolve

    At the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg today the EU agreed a further substantial package of sanctions on Iran. This was a result of a push by the Foreign Secretary and his counterparts in France, and Germany urging fur…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU decision on sanctions against Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "No country should shut its eyes to the horrors we are witnessing in Syria".

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes new Constitution for the Turks and Caicos Islands

    FCO Minister for Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds had welcomed the new Constitution for the Turks and Caicos Islands, which has come into force today.

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