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  • Government announces funding of counter-piracy projects

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has announced funding plans demonstrating the Government's determination to deliver action in response to the threat from piracy.

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

  • Tackling piracy: UK Government response

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham gave a speech to the British Chamber of Shipping on the UK Government’s response to counter-piracy.

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

  • Navy frees hostages from pirates in Indian Ocean

    Two dozen merchant sailors have been freed from a hijacked ship in the Indian Ocean this week, thanks to a Royal Navy and Royal Marines boarding team.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade prepares for rapid reaction role

    More than 1,000 troops from the brigade are taking part in the two-week exercise which also involves land, sea and air forces from ten nations…

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

  • Building relationships with Afghan Police

    The Highlanders’ role has been to provide security for local people in the Lashkar Gah district of Helmand province alongside the Afghan police…

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

  • Gurkhas help support Libya operations

    A small but highly-motivated team of Gurkhas is working hard to provide essential communication lines for the NATO-led missions over Libya.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes EU enlargement progress reports

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the European Commission's progress reports on candidate and potential candidate countries to the European Union.

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

  • Minister announces quality standard for National Careers Service

    National Careers Service providers will be assessed against a range of criteria including service delivery, quality improvement, resources and…

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

  • Members appointed to Offshore Wind Cost-cutting Task Force

    Press release: 11/081 12 October 2011 Charles Hendry today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force…

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

  • Moore welcomes North Sea investment

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed BP’s announcement today that it is to go ahead with a new £4.5 billion oil project…

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

  • October Labour Market Statistics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland rose between June and August 2011, according to national statistics published today

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

  • Top companies commend Francis Maude for open data

    Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, has won this year’s “Better information from government” award from top UK companies.

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

  • DCMS responds to select committee on football governance

    Sports Minister wants football family to improve governance to benefit the game long-term

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

  • Have your say on Jubilee celebrations

    We have launched a public consultation today asking for views on extending opening hours over Diamond Jubilee weekend next year.

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

  • Joining forces to fight fraud

    Thirty-seven organisations join forces to launch new strategy aiming to reduce fraud, a crime estimated to cost UK £38 billion every year.

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

  • Have your say on diamond jubilee celebrations

    Pubs, bars and other licensed venues across England and Wales could be allowed to open to sell alcohol and put on entertainment until 1am to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee next year.

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

  • Publication of government consultation on a licensing hours order to relax licensing hours for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 12 October 2011 by Theresa May and the House of Lords by Lord Henley…

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

  • Sentencing Guidelines Council - ACMD response (2011)

    The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) contributed to the Sentencing Guidelines consultation on Drug Offences Guideline.

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  • ACMD response to proposed amendment to the Misuse of Drugs - Safe Custody - NI- Regulations 1973

    ACMD response to proposed amendment to the Misuse of Drugs - Safe Custody - NI- Regulations 1973.

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  • Response to the review of research and development in forensic science, 2011

    Response to the review of research and development in forensic science.

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