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  • Schools to get more power to manage teachers

    The Department for Education announces plans for significant reductions in the bureaucracy that controls how schools manage teacher performance and deal with poorly performing teachers.

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

  • Baroness Hanham visits regeneration projects in Cornwall

    Communities Minister Baroness Hanham visited Camborne, Truro, Redruth, Pool and Newquay (18 May 2011) to see how vital regeneration cash is …

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

  • Organisations to give arts graduates a foot in the door

    Four more arts and cultural organisations have joined the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries scheme.

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

  • Government publishes consultation on machine games duty

    The Government today published a consultation and draft legislation on the introduction of a gross profits tax called machine games duty.

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

  • Travel advice for fans travelling to the Carling Nations Cup this week

    Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are playing this week. Check our travel advice if you're travelling to watch the matches.

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

  • Afghan Peace and Reintegration Review Conference held in Kabul

    On 10-11 May the Japanese funded Afghan Peace and Reintegration (APRP) Review Conference was held in Kabul.

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

  • Ministers discuss foreign affairs, defence and development in Brussels

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Minister for Europe David Lidington are in Brussels today to discuss Foreign Affairs at the EU.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes discussions on political reform in Algeria

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has welcomed the start of the National Commission for Consultations on Political Reforms in Algeria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU decision to sanction the Syrian President

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the EU decision to sanction members of the Syrian regime.

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

  • EU intensifies sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the EU intensification of sanctions on Iran.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister offers condolences to victims of Missouri tornadoes

    Minister for North America Alistair Burt has offered the UK's thoughts and prayers to all those affected by tornadoes in Missouri.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack on military facility in Karachi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the attack on the Pakistan Military Facility in Karachi and offered condolences to those affected.

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

  • Foreign Office announces plans to spend less on IT and telecommunications

    The Foreign Office has explained in a newly released strategy how it aims to improve its management of information over the next 4 years and become better, cheaper and greener in the process.

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

  • Army vet runs clinics for Afghan farmers

    Captain Laura Holmes, aged 29, is a member of the Veterinary Engagement Team, based in Lashkar Gah. Describing her work in Helmand, she said…

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

  • HMS Iron Duke and Grimsby work together in the Gulf

    Minehunter HMS Grimsby recently met up with HMS Iron Duke in the Gulf.

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

  • RAF Police welcomed home from operations

    No 2 (Tactical) Police Squadron (TPS) returned to their headquarters at RAF Henlow two weeks ago. Yesterday they proudly marched alongside other…

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

  • UK troops inhibit insurgents in Taliban haven

    British soldiers in Helmand have completed a three-day operation to disrupt insurgent activity in a Taliban stronghold in the Upper Gereshk Valley.

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

  • Sappers cycle in memory of fallen colleague

    Soldiers from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD]) have undertaken a cycle ride in commemoration of a colleague who was killed in Afghanistan, and raised over £3,500 for the regiment's injured soldier…

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

  • Sir Ian Wrigglesworth encourages business to bid for share of funding for jobs and growth

    Sir Ian will speak about the importance of economic growth and the role of the Regional Growth Fund. He will then take questions about the process…

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

  • Pylon Design Competition launched

    Joint press notice from DECC, National Grid and RIBA Registration opens for architects, designers, engineers and students of these disciplines…

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