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  • 3rd annual Electrical Infrastructure Security Summit

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • Music is GREAT week

    This week, artists, bands and music fans pay tribute to British music through a number of exciting events and appearances. Find out how you can get involved.

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

  • Final Helmand district in UK operational area enters transition process

    Nahr-e Saraj district in Helmand province, where British forces operate, has now entered the transition process whereby responsibility for security will be handed over to Afghan forces.

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

  • Defence Secretary balances MOD budget

    Through a series of tough but necessary decisions, combined with radical reforms of the MOD’s financial processes, the £38bn black hole in the…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Speaking after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said as long as violence continued, the UK would continue to increase pressure on the regime.

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

  • Celebrate Adult Learners Week 2012

    Adult Learners Week, which runs from 12-18 May 2012, celebrates learning and inspires thousands through events around the UK.

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

  • Green Construction Board secures £1 million investment

    The Government finance will underpin key action points the GCB and its working groups develop and deliver in their effort to promote the growth…

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

  • Could you help save Manet masterpiece for public display?

    £1m needed to keep Manet’s Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus in the UK.

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

  • The future of film in Britain

    A £400,000 funding boost for overseas investment in UK film production and a new approach to film education are set to be introduced.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: our aid programme in India

    The Development Secretary reaffirms Britain's support for India's poorest people

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

  • New plans to simplify recording rights of way

    All unrecorded footpaths and bridleways created before 1949 cannot be recorded after 1 January 2026.

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

  • Smugglers' van crushed

    A van used in a failed people smuggling attempt has been crushed by the UK Border Agency.

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

  • Security Minister visits Olympic sailing site

    Minister for Crime and Security James Brokenshire has visited Weymouth and Portland today to see how security plans are developing ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Women’s Business Council starts work

    Barriers to female success at work will be tackled by a new Women’s Business Council.

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

  • Codes of practice on counter-terrorism stop and search powers, post-charge questioning and related matters

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012 by James Brokenshire and House of Lords by Lord Henley

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

  • New chairman of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland

    The Secretary of State Owen Paterson today announced the appointment of Mr Brian Rowntree as Chairman of the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland.

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

  • More help to follow a healthy diet – front of pack food labelling consultation launched

    Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary…

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

  • Review into PiP implant scandal published

    Lord Howe - “serious lessons must be learned.” A review into the PiP breast implant scandal has found that, although the regulator acted appropriately…

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

  • Department teams up with doc2doc forum to gather views on long term conditions

    The Department of Health is working with doc2doc, the BMJ Group’s online community for health professionals, to gain input into its long term…

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

  • Food labelling consultation launched

    Choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation on front-of-pack labelling launched today. UK health ministers…

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