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  • Article RAF technicians commended for keeping tanker flying over Afghanistan

    Two aircraft technicians from 101 Squadron, were recently awarded commendations for their efforts in keeping a VC10 tanker aircraft serviceable.

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

  • Social housing to get green heaters

    A £3 million scheme has been launched to help install eco-heaters in the homes of social housing tenants. Heating equipment including biomass…

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

  • Statement on oil leak from pipeline at the Gannet Alpha platform

    15 August 2011 Following an oil leak reported from Gannet F subsea installation, 176km east of Aberdeen on 10 August 2011 a DECC spokesman …

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

  • Northern Ireland allocated £4.4 million for broadband roll-out

    Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt announced funding today to help broadband reach all in the country

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

  • UK aid matches public donations

    Public support for charity appeals will be matched pound for pound under the new UK Aid Match scheme

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

  • Benyon calls for firm action against ‘archaic’ trade in rhino horn

    Poaching is one of the main threats to the survival of the species.

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

  • Home Secretary chairs gangs meeting

    The Home Secretary hosts a meeting of cabinet ministers and senior police officers to discuss the government response to gang violence.

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

  • National search for new ideas to improve the lives of people with dementia

    The Design Council and the Department of Health launch national dementia challenge.

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

  • Information on future role of Health Secretary

    Following the re-committal of the Health and Social Care Bill, the Department of Health is aware of a number of stakeholder questions on the future role and functions of the Secretary of State for Health.

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

  • Living Well With Dementia: A Design Council challenge

    A national challenge has been launched by the Design Council, in partnership with the Department of Health, to develop new design-led ideas for products and services that make life simpler and more enjoyable for those with d…

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

  • Further information for legal professionals on clause 1 of the Health and Social Care Bill

    This note explains the changes to clause 1 of the National Health Service Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act"), proposed by the Bill.

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  • PM's speech on the fightback after the riots

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a speech in Oxfordshire on the fightback following the riots and looting last week.

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

  • Fightback after the riots

    Prime Minister David Cameron has called for a review of Government policies following last week's riots, to ensure they are bold enough to fix a "broken society".

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

  • Board of the British Museum

    John Micklethwait has been appointed to the Board of the British Museum.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 15 August 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: riots, Bill Bratton, credit rating agencies, 50p tax rate and Libya.

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

  • Positive planning to let good schools grow

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today introduced new planning measures to support the expansion of popular state schools and the creation…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassadors to Armenia

    Mr Jonathan James Aves and Ms Katherine Jane Leach have been appointed Her Majesty's Joint Ambassadors to the Republic of Armenia.

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

  • Lieutenant Daniel John Clack killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant Daniel John Clack, from 1st Battalion The Rifles, was killed in Afghanistan on 12 August 2011.

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  • PM congratulates England cricket team

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said the whole nation should be proud of the England cricket team after their victory over India moved them to the top of the world Test rankings.

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

  • Phone call between the PM and President Obama

    Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Obama have spoken this afternoon to discuss a range of international issues including Syria, Libya, Afghanistan and the eurozone.

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