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  • New laws to promote diversity among judges

    More women and people from minority backgrounds will be encouraged to become judges under plans announced today by Ken Clarke.

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

  • Adoption delays: scorecards show extent across England

    Details of official figures which show long waiting times for children moving from care into adoption.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 11 May 2012

    Leveson, British intelligence and civil service reform were among the topics discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • £1.8 million to tackle scandal of 'beds in sheds'

    Minister pledges to ‘flush out’ criminal landlords Criminal landlords trapping vulnerable people in ‘suburban shanty-towns’ will get the justice…

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

  • Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

    Explains DfT's ambitions for low carbon vehicles and how changes in technology, affordability and access will make the difference.

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

  • Tackling record deficit has helped keep repossessions down

    The Government’s commitment to tackling the record deficit is keeping interest rates at a record low and a secure roof over the heads of millions…

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

  • Stay safe during elections

    We advise British nationals to exercise caution and be vigilant during and after election periods overseas.

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

  • Get prepared before Euro 2012 kick off

    Be on the ball when planning to travel to and from matches for Euro 2012.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame

    Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister concerned at sentencing of Iranian lawyer

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has called on the Iranian Government to overturn the sentencing of Mohammad Ali Dadkha.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister introduces EU Treaty Amendment Bill to the House of Lords

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell said that the treaty change will help eurozone countries take forward a key aspect of their plan to resolve the crisis and secure financial stability.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attacks in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks in Damascus on 10 May, which have killed at least 40 people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Panama Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Panama is an important partner for the UK when he met the country's Foreign Minister in London today.

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Hong Kong

    Gala event draws celebrities, business leaders and society figures to mark enduring British-Hong Kong partnership.

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

  • Prime Minister meets Pakistan Prime Minister

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Prime Minister of Pakistan met today, marking the First Annual Summit of the UK-Pakistan Enhanced Strategic Dialogue.

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

  • Transatlanticism in the 21st century

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington on 8 May.

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

  • MOD announces change of Joint Strike Fighter jet

    The MOD will move away from the Carrier Variant (CV) JSF and our Armed Forces will instead operate the short take-off and vertical landing (…

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

  • New National Council to raise standards of careers advice

    The council will be a driving force for excellence in careers guidance and will provide independent, expert advice to the Government on the …

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

  • Charles Hendry speech to the Nuclear Institute North West Branch Annual Dinner

    Introduction Thank you for your invitation to deliver this keynote address. I am very pleased to be here today as we celebrate the North West…

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

  • UK will 'help unlock future potential of North Sea'

    The UK Government's Budget measures have helped confidence in the oil and gas sector rise at the fastest rate since 2009

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