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  • Army dog handlers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron, part of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, were honoured in front of proud families and friends on Wednesday 6 April 2011, when they were presented with their Op HERRICK c…

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

  • RN ships deploy as part of new amphibious task group

    HMS Albion, HMS Sutherland and RFA Cardigan Bay, together with elements of 40 Commando Royal Marines, have set sail this week as the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

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

  • Love letters from the front line

    A new exhibition documents remarkable love letters sent by soldiers at war.

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

  • Royal Navy divers dispose of three bombs in a day

    Bomb disposal experts from HM Naval Base Clyde's Northern Diving Group had a busy time of it recently when they were called out to three different bomb disposal tasks in a single day.

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

  • Review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs): letter from BIS to stakeholders

    Informed stakeholders and invited comments on progress on the review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs…

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  • The UK welcomes the preliminary results of the second round of the Presidential elections in Haiti

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington delivered the UK statement at the United Nations Security Council debate on Haiti.

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

  • Vince Cable Speech – British Chambers of Commerce

    Introduction Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event, and your very warm welcome. The Chambers of Commerce have played a key role…

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

  • Space Leadership Council publishes industry growth strategy

    The ‘National Space Technology Strategy for the UK’ details priority research and technology areas to help the UK space sector grow including…

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

  • Government approves new £6.08 minimum wage rate

    The following rates will come into effect on 1 October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; The rate for 18-20 …

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

  • £20m management training fund will help small businesses grow

    Around 13,000 small and medium sized businesses and social enterprises that demonstrate a potential for growth will benefit from the Leadership…

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

  • Red Tape challenge kicks off

    The Red Tape challenge website will be launched today by the Prime Minister and Business Secretary Vince Cable. It will, for the first time,…

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

  • Charles Hendry's letter to the Times - 7 April 2011

    Sir, As you report (“Way clear for pylons to blot the landscape”, April 2), we will need new infrastructure in the coming years to connect the…

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

  • Global green light to carbon capture progress

    Joint press notice with Clean Energy Ministerial Energy ministers from around the world have agreed to proposals to help speed up the global…

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

  • Challenge online terrorism and extremism

    Leaflets and posters have been sent to police forces advising the public on how to identify and report offensive or illegal content.

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

  • Minister visits Ivory Coast refugee camp

    A UK Government minister today saw for himself how the speed and scale of British aid is supporting the growing number of refugees from the Cote d’Ivoire who have fled the fear of violence in their homeland.

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

  • DFID research: Adapting to Climate Change

    The AfricaAdapt Climate Change Symposium was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 9-11th March 2011.

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

  • DFID research: Governance for development in Africa: building on what works

    Governance for development in Africa: building on what works.

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

  • Brazilian savannah as important as rainforests, says Spelman

    The Cerrado region of Brazil makes up 21 per cent of the country and is, biologically, a rich savannah-like ecosystem in the world.

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

  • New appointment to ACRE

    Prof. David Hopkins of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh has been appointed to the Government’s Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment…

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

  • Guidance will end 'nonsensical' health and safety approach for police

    Nick Herbert says police officers should be trusted to make the right judgements.

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