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  • New Schools Network awarded grant to support free schools

    Information about the grant awarded to the New Schools Network (NSN) by the Department for Education.

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

  • Over two million pounds allocated to fund 50,000 school cycle training places

    Norman Baker announces funding for over 50,000 Bikeability cycle training places through 206 schools across England.

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

  • Hundreds of north east businesses to be created

    A £2Million business support programme for the North East has been unveiled which will help over 1,700 people gain vital business skills and…

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

  • London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Transport Dinner

    Explains how modernising Britain’s transport infrastructure will improve the UK economy and make London globally competitive.

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

  • Quarterly statement on Afghanistan

    Speech by Philip Hammond Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Strengthening the UK's relationship with the Puntland State of Somalia

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development Stephen O’Brien met the President of the Puntland State of Somalia on 17 October.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes release of Gilad Shalit

    Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt hopes the release will see progress on Middle East peace & reconciliation.

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

  • Prime Minister Cameron welcomes release of Gilad Shalit

    UK Prime Minister said today regarding Gilad Shalit's return to Israel and to his family:

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Mauritania

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says UK looking at ways of helping Mauritania on political reform, good governance and human rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Algeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We will continue to support Algeria in its fight against Al-Qaeda and to encourage a regional approach to this common threat".

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

  • Opening of British Consulate-General in Canada

    Foreign Secretary William Hague confirms details of the opening of a new British Consulate-General in Calgary, Canada.

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

  • Royal Navy frees fishermen from suspected Somali pirates

    A boarding team from HMS Somerset has liberated a large fishing dhow, which had been taken over by a group of armed Somalis a few days earlier, over 100 miles (160km) off the coast of Somalia.

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

  • Bulwark takes over as UK flagship

    Just two days after HMS Albion made her final entry to Plymouth for three years, and three days after she herself completed her last major training…

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

  • HMS York returns to Libya

    HMS York leaves Portsmouth to return to Libya and relieve HMS Liverpool in support of NATO's ongoing Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR.

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

  • RAF's Sentinel relocates to Gioia del Colle

    After six months of operating from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus the RAF's Sentinel aircraft, which has been gathering vital reconnaissance imagery as part of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, is relocating to Gioia del C…

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

  • Female medics honoured for work with injured personnel

    The six women, who were recognised for their work treating injured military personnel and civilians in hospitals in the UK and in the field,…

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

  • The future of cyberspace: a global challenge

    Ahead of the London Conference on Cyberspace, Foreign Secretary William Hague talks about the social and economic benefits of the internet, and the need to ensure a safe and secure cyberspace for the future.

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

  • Vince Cable appoints next Science and Technology Facilities Council Chief Executive

    Vince Cable said: “I am delighted to welcome Professor Womersley as the next Chief Executive of the Science and Technology Facilities Council…

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

  • UK space strategy boosted by new role for Keith Mason

    Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said: “I am delighted that Professor Mason has agreed to take up this important work …

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

  • New plan to power the electronics industry to growth

    Britain is a world leader in many aspects of power electronics. The technology is used to do everything from making mobile phone batteries last…

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