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  • Nuclear weapon states discuss nuclear disarmament obligations

    The UK, US, France, Russia and China (P5) agreed to work together on new confidence building disarmament initiatives when they met in Paris on 30 June- 1 July.

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

  • PM announces UK troop withdrawals from Afghanistan

    The UK will be able to reduce its force levels in Afghanistan from 9,500 to 9,000 by the end of 2012, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today, Wednesday 6 July 2011.

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

  • Small RAF crew in Sicily support operations over Libya

    The detachment of around 200 personnel at Trapani, on the Italian island of Sicily, is playing a key role in the RAF's contribution to Operation ELLAMY, the UK operations over Libya

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

  • Dr Fox welcomes his Brazilian counterpart to London

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, welcomed the Brazilian Defence Minister, Dr Nelson Jobim, to London yesterday with a ceremonial guard from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

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

  • Crew bids farewell to HMS Cornwall

    The crew of HMS Cornwall said farewell to the ship last week at a decommissioning ceremony at Devonport Naval Base.

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

  • MOD exceeds energy reduction target

    The MOD has reduced energy consumption on its office estate over the last 12 months by 14.8 per cent, saving over 9,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), it has been announced today

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

  • Likeminded European Ministers meet to talk about growth

    The aim of the meeting at Lancaster House was to build on recent European Council agreements regarding the creation of a fully-functioning digital…

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

  • Vince Cable presents honours to fashion and construction champions

    Ray O’Rourke was awarded an honorary Knighthood in recognition of his services to the construction industry in the United Kingdom. Ray’s outstanding…

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

  • Business Minister visits manufacturers and LEPS in West Midlands

    The minister wants to meet with as many partnerships as possible as they put together strategies for growth in their local areas. Meeting local…

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

  • National Measurement System launches new UK strategy

    **‘The National Measurement System: Strategy Document: 2011 - 2015’ **published today sets out the action that Government is taking to support…

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

  • Government guarantees local influence in future development of RDA assets

    The HCA will own the assets and liabilities, with local communities involved in decisions about future development plans to maximise the benefits…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the NIA Conference: The road to final investment decisions

    Introduction: Energy policy This has been an eventful year for the nuclear power and the energy landscape as a whole. The unprecedented events…

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

  • Huhne calls energy summit for small suppliers

    06 July 2011 Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP will hold a top level meeting with new energy suppliers tomorrow to find out what help…

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

  • Whitehall exceeds PM's 10% carbon target

    **Government carbon emissions slashed 13.8%, reducing energy bills by £13 million ** **New 25% carbon-cut target set for 2015 …

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

  • Dame Janet Finch statement on withdrawing her application to be chair of the UK Statistics Authority

    Dame Janet Finch has decided to withdraw her application to be the next chair of the UK Statistics Authority.

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  • DCMS exceeds carbon emissions reduction target

    Figures show central Government has achieved a 10 per cent reduction goal

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

  • New book presents history of Government Art Collection

    Publication coincides with the first public exhibition of works from the collection

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

  • UN women speech

    This speech was given by equalities minister Lynne Featherstone on 6 July 2011. This version of the speech is as spoken.

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

  • UK backs UN Women to invest more in girls

    The UK will improve the prospects of millions of girls and women around the world by supporting the new agency

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: Aid for the Horn of Africa food crisis

    Andrew Mitchell's written statement to the House of Commons on British intervention in the Horn of Africa food crisis.

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