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  • Access to local council meetings: ministerial letter

    A letter from the Local Government Minister to all councils urging greater access to council meetings

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

  • Prime Minister welcomes Qatari gas deal

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the announcement of a £2 billion gas deal between Qatar and British Gas parent company Centrica.

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

  • Foreign Office charter flight leaves for Libya

    A Foreign Office charter flight is leaving Gatwick Airport at 1230GMT for Libya. It is scheduled to land at Tripoli Airport later today. We are hopeful that the flight will return to the UK this evening.

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

  • Foreign Office to localise junior UK-based jobs overseas

    The Foreign Office has issued a statement on Foreign Office UK-based jobs overseas.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes conviction in Congo rape trial

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham welcomed the conviction of Lt Col Mutuare Daniel Kibibi and eight other soldiers for their role in the mass rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on assistance for British nationals in Libya

    "We can confirm that we are currently assisting the majority of British Nationals at the airport to board a chartered plane that has become available in Tripoli."

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK is "taking every action to get the remaining British nationals in Libya out of harm's way".

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

  • RAF Halton's best supporting role

    In award-winning film 'The King's Speech', eagle-eyed film buffs may spot that the RAF's Halton House has a major supporting role. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Danish Government agrees troop plan for Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed the announcement by the Danish Government of an agreed way forward for its troop contribution in Afghanistan over the next two years.

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

  • Creating a professional Afghan Army

    Helping to channel the Afghan warrior spirit into a professional fighting force is the UK's Brigade Advisory Group. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • RFA Fort George sets sail on final voyage

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel Fort George left Plymouth on her final voyage yesterday, before her planned retirement from distinguished service around the world.

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

  • HMS Cumberland deploys to Libyan coast

    As security deteriorates in Libya, a number of countries are considering plans to evacuate their citizens from within the country.

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

  • Welcome for EU review of support for small businesses

    The three Member States have committed to working together in Europe to promote the interests of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and…

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

  • Energy Minister approves new power plant for Wales

    Wales is set to gain a new power plant with the potential to provide electricity to 1.4 million homes, as Energy Minister Charles Hendry today…

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

  • Moore: Emerging markets key to Scotland's economy

    Emerging world markets and innovation by Scottish companies are key to securing Scotland's economy in the future, the Secretary of State for Scotland heard on a visit to Glasgow today (Wednesday 23 February).

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

  • Winner of Diamond Jubilee Emblem Competition announced

    10-year-old’s winning design chosen following national competition

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

  • Minouche Shafik to leave DFID for IMF

    DFID’s Permanent Secretary Nemat (Minouche) Shafik will be leaving the Department within the next few months to take up the post of Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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

  • More separating couples to be spared court battles

    Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol.

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

  • PM welcomes Qatari gas deal

    David Cameron has welcomed the announcement of a £2 billion gas deal between Qatar and British Gas parent company Centrica during his visit to the Gulf State today.

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

  • Press conference with the Prime Minister of Qatar

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the Prime Minister of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Althani gave a press conference on the relationship between Britain and Qatar and the situation in the Middle Eas…

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