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  • Radical package unveiled to support business and promote growth

    The way the government does business is about to change radically, Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, will announce on Monday.

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

  • Grant Shapps encourages communities to high jump red tape and celebrate London 2012 with their own street games

    Grant Shapps has fired the starting pistol in the race to get Britain warmed up for London 2012 and plan street games.

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

  • DFID research: Achieving Food Security in the Face of Climate Change

    Commission of eminent scientists has released concrete recommendations on how to achieve food security in light of climate change.

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

  • PM statement on arrest of Saif al-Islam

    David Cameron has said the arrest of Saif al-Islam must become a "victory for international justice".

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

  • Housing rules should not be a barrier to a stable home life

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today called on councils to give the dreams and aspirations of prospective adoptive parents and foster carers …

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits International Criminal Court

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham said that the ICC's swift action on Libya complemented other international efforts and showed the ICC’s relevance: "It proved that those who commit crimes against humanity ha…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister commends constructive talks with China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met influential figures and supported British business interests in a week long trip to China.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Iran nuclear resolution

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governor's latest resolution on Iran.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN resolution on Libya

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes the UN General Assembly Resolution which reinstates Libya as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • International Climate Action

    Round-up of international climate news this week from the UK Government.

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

  • Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment sees Afghan Police progress

    1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment have seen their first class of Afghan Uniform Police graduate recently while more experienced Afghan Police working with the battalion have carried out independent ope…

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

  • TV programme showcases military medics' work in Helmand

    A new two-part TV series starts this weekend about front line medicine and looks at how UK military medics in Afghanistan have achieved the highest survival rate of casualties in the history of warfare.

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

  • Navy Sea Kings making a big difference in Helmand

    Royal Navy Sea Kings have over the last five months helped seize more than seven tonnes of drugs and stop insurgents in Afghanistan building over 1,500 homemade bombs.

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

  • Commandos complete epic Royal Marines charity challenge

    Six Royal Marines Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) from the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone have raised £10,000 for Children in Need by completing the tests required to don the coveted green beret in 24 hours.

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

  • Lieutenant David Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant David Alexander Grant Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon, both from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, were killed in Afghanistan on Thursda…

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  • Equestrianism has a role to play in London 2012 sporting legacy

    World’s Horse Welfare annual conference looks ahead to the Olympic and Paralympics.

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

  • Culture Secretary's Olympic tour heads to the East Midlands

    Businesses in East Midlands urged to make the very most of the opportunity of the country hosting the Olympics and Paralympics.

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

  • Celebrating diversity in fashion

    Last night, Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone attended ‘Curves in Couture’ – a catwalk show celebrating diversity in fashion.

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

  • Sham brides and grooms jailed

    Bogus brides and grooms have been jailed this week for their part in a series of sham marriages across the country.

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