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  • RAF Tornados hit Taliban bombers

    RAF Tornado crews have recently launched strikes against Taliban bombers.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes tough EU sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after a new round of EU sanctions on Iran were agreed by Foreign Ministers in Brussels.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes sanctions on Assad supporters

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after EU Foreign Ministers agreed to impose further sanctions on Syria.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East welcomes UN steps to ensure accountability in Syria

    The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has today adopted a resolution which further condemns the appalling human rights violations in Syria.

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

  • Cable backs small businesses to grow

    Speaking at the Federation of Small Businesses conference Dr Cable set out the practical steps Government is taking to help SMEs and boost business…

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

  • Ministers get hands-on at games showcase

    Business Minister Mark Prisk and Creative Industries Minister Ed Vaizey viewed games from trailblazers including Mind Candy, Codemasters, Mediatonic…

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

  • Summer time begins

    Notes to editors: The 9th EC Directive on summer time harmonised, for an indefinite period, the dates on which summer time begins…

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

  • Donald Brydon re-appointed as Chair of Royal Mail

    Commenting on the re-appointment today, Postal Affairs Minister Norman Lamb said: “Donald Brydon has proven over the last three years that …

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

  • Obsolete red tape to be scrapped within retail and manufacturing sector

    A consultation launched today proposes removing regulations in retail and manufacturing sectors that the Red Tape Challenge has identified as…

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

  • Feed-in Tariffs appeal decision

    23 March 2012 Responding to today’s decision by the Supreme Court on the Feed-in Tariffs Appeal Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward…

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

  • World-leading energy firm invests in uk

    23 March 2012 Wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa today gave a huge vote of confidence to the UK offshore wind industry by announcing their plans…

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

  • New Chair of Arts Council England to be appointed

    Search begins for someone to take up role in 2013.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt to appoint new chair of Arts Council England

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is to launch a search for a new chair of Arts Council England

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

  • PC William Barker receives posthumous bravery award

    A Cumbria PC who died saving the lives of the public by preventing them crossing a flood-damaged bridge was today posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.

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

  • Irresponsible drinking addressed in new plans

    Radical plans to turn the tide against irresponsible drinking and empower communities were unveiled by Theresa May.

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

  • Sport Relief: UK backs public support for African slum help

    Support from the government will help to improve the lives of a million people living in African slums

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

  • Ambitious new alcohol strategy launched

    Radical plans to turn the tide against irresponsible drinking and empower communities to reclaim their high streets were unveiled today by home secretary Theresa May.

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

  • PC William Barker receives posthumous bravery award

    A Cumbria PC who died saving lives by preventing crossing of flood-damaged bridge posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.

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

  • Alcohol industry sheds a billion units to cut hospital admissions and 1,000 deaths

    A billion units of alcohol will be shed by the alcohol industry through an ambitious plan to help customers drink within guidelines, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England – February 2012

    The main findings for February 2012 were: Critical Care Beds •    There were 3,744 adult critical care beds available and 3,198 occupied giving…

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