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  • Half of all smokers underestimate the health and financial impacts of smoking

    New NHS Smokefree research reveals that many smokers are largely underestimating how damaging smoking is to their personal health and finances

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

  • Smokers get help to quit

    A national TV and radio advertising campaign has been launched today to encourage smokers to quit.

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

  • Deaths in prison custody 2011

    The Ministry of Justice has announced today that there were 57 apparent self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in England and Wales in 2011.

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

  • Communities can celebrate London 2012 in style with street games

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today urged communities across the country to get 2012 off to a running start and make it their New…

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

  • New Year's Honours 2012

    Congratulations to all those working in the local government, housing, fire and voluntary sector whose hard work and dedication have been recognised…

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

  • New Year Honours for crises staff at the Foreign Office

    The Foreign Office is delighted that 19 of our staff have received recognition in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional contributions in delivering the UK response to crises overseas this year.

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

  • 2012: New Year's Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

    119 UK Service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year's Honours list.

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

  • Secretary of State's New Year Message

    Michael Moore says the economy and constitution will be the focus of the coming year

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

  • Secretary of State's New Year Message

    Michael Moore says the economy and constitution will be the focus of the coming year

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

  • Winter surge in patients going online for trusted health information

    There has been a record surge in people going online for trusted health information and advice over the winter period, according to new figures

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

  • Blue Badge fraud crackdown for new year

    Blue badge new design and measures to tackle drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.

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

  • Changes to the blue badge scheme

    Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced that the government is implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister: Jerusalem decision is provocative and deeply counter-productive

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the decision to build additional structures in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan, and housing in Gilo.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses Syria with Arab League Secretary General

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the Syrian Government must allow the Arab League mission independent and unrestricted access to all areas of Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern at Yuliya Tymoshenko court ruling

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern at the conviction and sentence of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliya Tymoshenko on 29 December.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern over raids on NGO offices in Egypt

    Minister Jeremy Browne urges Egyptian authorities to avoid taking action that would inhibit the positive work of organisations supporting the country's transition to democracy.

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

  • Minister looks forward to "Prosperous 2012" for oil and gas industry

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry set out his hopes for a “prosperous 2012” in the oil and gas sector, as he awarded 46 new licences to explore…

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

  • £1.3 million Government pledge to protect our most endangered species

    This new fund cements the UK's commitment to leading the way in international conservation.

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

  • Dogs sniff out £9.9m hidden cash

    The hidden £9.9m in cash, which was detected by dogs based at the UK's airports and ports, was seized by UK Border Agency officials in the last financial year.

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

  • Choose the best GP for you

    Patients in parts of London, Manchester and Nottingham will be able to register or receive a consultation with a GP practice of their choice

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