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  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke by telephone for half an hour this morning to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after the latter’s visit to Syria.

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

  • Visit of Eritrean Foreign Minister, Osman Saleh

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham met with the Eritrean Delegation to discuss a range of issues including the UK’s bilateral relationship with Eritrea.

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

  • A new effort to help Somalia

    Foreign Secretary spoke at the British Government Consultation on Somalia at Chatham House on 8 February.

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

  • MOD to buy extra C-17 aircraft

    Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Cameron said: “Because the Ministry of Defence’s finances are better run and better managed, and because…

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

  • Defence Committee commends Armed Forces for Libya mission

    The UK's contribution to the NATO mission in Libya has been commended by the House of Commons Defence Select Committee in its report on the operation.

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

  • RAF Regiment holds 70th anniversary commemorative service

    The Royal Air Force Regiment commemorated its 70th anniversary in a special service held yesterday at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

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

  • King's Troop RHA moves into state-of-the-art facilities in Woolwich

    The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) has taken up residence in a new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art equestrian training facility and accommodation centre at Woolwich Garrison.

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

  • Falkland Islanders free to determine their own future

    A Foreign Office spokesperson has today spoken about the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.

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

  • Graeme Nuttall appointed Government adviser on employee ownership

    The appointment follows the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement in January of a new Government drive to introduce the concept of employee ownership…

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

  • Banks boost UK jobs and skills market with the creation of over 1,000 new apprenticeships

    The announcements were made during National Apprenticeship Week.

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

  • Speech by Energy and Climate Secretary Edward Davey on the launch of the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office

    Thank you all for coming. It’s great to be here today, to launch the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office. This is one of my first official …

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

  • Davey puts energy saving at heart of strategy

    08 February 2012 A new offensive on cutting energy waste was launched by Edward Davey today, with the creation of a dedicated team within DECC…

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

  • Sleeper and Forth Bridge benefit from extra spending this year

    The Supplementary Estimates for 2011-12 show Holyrood's capital spending increasing by £221m and resource spending by £140m

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

  • Sleeper and Forth Bridge benefit from extra spending this year

    The Supplementary Estimates for 2011-12 show Holyrood¿s capital spending increasing by £221m and resource spending by £140m

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

  • Ten museums could win £100k prize

    Art Fund Prize 2012 longlist announced.

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

  • DFID research: New treatment for tuberculosis a step closer as REMox trial completes enrolment

    New treatment for tuberculosis a step closer as REMox trial completes enrolment.

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

  • Scrap merchants fuelling metal theft to be barred

    Anyone convicted of any crime relating to metal theft would be barred from working legitimately in the scrap business.

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

  • Supplementary Estimates 2011-12

    The Supplementary Estimates seek parliamentary authority for voted expenditure by government departments for 2011-12.

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

  • UK sets out approach to US anti tax evasion legislation, FATCA

    Government issues joint statement setting out an agreed approach to US "FATCA" legislation which aims to combat cross-border tax evasion.

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

  • Targeting illegal firearms to help end gang violence

    A consultation on strengthening the law on illegal firearms was launched by the Home Secretary today as part of the government’s drive to end gang and youth violence.

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