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  • Publication of human rights guidance for UK Overseas Security and Justice Assistance

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell has announced to Parliament the publication of guidance to ensure that HMG overseas security and justice assistance work meets our human rights obligations and our values.

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

  • HMS Turbulent serenaded home by Military Wives Choir

    The submarine, with about 130 sailors on board, is the last unit from Operation ELLAMY, the UK’s contribution to action in Libya, to return …

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

  • HMS York monitors Russian aircraft carrier 'Admiral Kuznetsov'

    The Type 42 destroyer sailed north from her home port of Portsmouth last week and first observed the Admiral Kuznetsov north east of the Orkneys…

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

  • Military support to 2012 Olympic Games announced

    The extent to which Britain's Armed Forces will support the security effort for next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London was announced today

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

  • CDS and PUS Christmas messages to staff 2011

    The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and the MOD Permanent Secretary (PUS) have written a joint Christmas message to all staff, and separately CDS has written to all Service personnel.

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

  • Government confirms commitment to the SBAs in Cyprus

    The Government has accepted the recommendations in the Cyprus Review on Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) and confirmed its enduring commitment to the SBAs in Cyprus.

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

  • BIS appoints Chief Scientific Adviser

    Professor Perkins will ensure that the Department’s policies and operations, and its contribution to wider Government issues, are informed by…

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

  • Cities Minister visits Newcastle to discuss new deal for growth

    The Government announced last week that England’s largest cities, including Newcastle, are being offered new powers as the basis of bespoke …

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

  • Electricity Market Reform moves ahead

    Reforms to the UK’s electricity market to drive low carbon investment and boost energy security took another step forward today with the announcement…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP on Electricity Market Reform: technical update

    I am today publishing a Technical Update to the Electricity Market Reform White Paper ‘Planning our electric future: a white paper for secure…

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

  • Secretary of State reacts to the publication of the Scotland Bill Committee report

    Commenting on the publication of the Scottish Parliament’s Scotland Bill Committee report this morning, the Secretary of State Michael Moore…

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

  • Quango reforms take a leap forward as Public Bodies Act receives Royal Assent

    The Public Bodies Act has received Royal Assent: this is expected to increase the transparency and accountability of public bodies.

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

  • Penrose protects ‘Pasmore’s Pavilion’

    Structure in northern town awarded Grade II* status.

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

  • Have your say on EU plans to fund culture and media

    Consultation now open on the European Commission’s proposals.

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

  • Deadlines set for local authority broadband plans

    Draft plans for rolling-out superfast broadband need to be submitted to the Government by the end of February.

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

  • New member for the BBC Trust

    Jeremy Hunt appoints Suzanna Taverne to governing body.

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

  • Farmers’ views on RPA appeals panels needed

    Farmers are being asked for their views on how well the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) appeals panels work.

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

  • Emissions of Air Pollutants Statistics

    Defra has published national statistics on the emissions of air pollutants in the UK.

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

  • Ministers meet at Stormont to discuss rebalancing the Northern Ireland Economy

    UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive ministers meet at Stormont to discuss rebalancing the Northern Ireland Economy.

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

  • New police professional body

    A new police professional body that supports police officers at all ranks and civilian policing professionals will be set up next year.

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