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  • Foreign Secretary meets with Israeli Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the start of his three-day visit to the UK.

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

  • Managing mental health issues in Helmand

    In a stark diversion from his traditional role, a Company Sergeant Major in Helmand is helping his unit to talk through any problems they may have and overcome any mental health issues.

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

  • British and Afghans fly flags of defiance

    British troops are helping the residents of an Afghan village make a public show of defiance against insurgents who once terrorised their community by hanging bunting of the Afghan national flag in the streets.

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

  • New group set up to tackle crime against the Armed Forces

    A new group has recently been set up to make sure that Defence tackles any criminal activity that is targeted against the supply of equipment and support to the military.

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

  • Deputy Afghan defence minister thanks Grenadier Guards

    The Afghan First Deputy Minister of Defence, Enayatullah Nazari, met with members of the Grenadier Guards last week to thank them for their hard work and sacrifice during their deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Portsmouth says goodbye to HMS Ark Royal

    The 25-year career of HMS Ark Royal and its affiliation with her home city of Portsmouth was celebrated this weekend with a parade through the city by 250 sailors and the doors of the ship being opened to the public.

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

  • Willetts comments on 'Global food and farming futures' report

    David Willetts welcomes the latest Foresight report on the future of global food and farming.

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

  • Urgent action needed to redesign the food system to feed the world’s growing population

    A Foresight project has examined how a rapidly expanding global population can be fed in a healthy and sustainable way.

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

  • Lord Brittan speech: how can the UK lead the completion of the EU’s Single Market

    Thank you to Business for New Europe for arranging an event on this important topic and in particular for arranging such a distinguished panel…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech at the opening of the Bridgwater College Energy Centre

    It is a pleasure to be invited here today to open the Energy Centre at Bridgwater College. The transition to a low carbon economy presents …

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

  • Huhne visits proposed site of UK's first new nuclear power station

    New nuclear programme moves to next stage as consultation on list of suitable sites closes The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, the Secretary of State…

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

  • Proposals on liabilities for nuclear operators published

    Seven-fold increase in liability for nuclear sites announced Nuclear operators will be expected to take on liability of €1.2 billion for …

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

  • Moore: "Time to get on with a legal, fair and decisive referendum"

    The Secretary of State says he is confident talks with the First Minister in Edinburgh this Friday can "plot the course towards agreeing a  legal referendum that follows the normal and fair rules that the Scottish peopl…

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

  • Moore meets senior personnel at RAF Leuchars

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore visited the RAF Leuchars base in Fife to meet with senior personnel.

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

  • Vulnerable in Scotland receive £52 million in Cold Weather Payments from UK Government

    The UK Government has spent over £50 million to help some of the most vulnerable in Scotland cope with the recent cold snap, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore announced revealed today.

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

  • Vulnerable in Scotland receive £52 million in Cold Weather Payments from UK Government

    The UK Government has spent over £50 million to help some of the most vulnerable in Scotland cope with the recent cold snap, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore announced revealed today.

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

  • Moore: "Time to get on with a legal, fair and decisive referendum"

    The Secretary of State says he is confident talks with the First Minister in Edinburgh this Friday can "plot the course towards agreeing a  legal referendum that follows the normal and fair rules that the Scottish peopl…

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

  • Bursary recipients offer behind-the-scenes glimpse of arts industry

    New blog will track progress of young people taking part in DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme

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

  • Agricultural revolution needed to fight food shortages

    There is a role for governments, the private sector and consumers to play in the entire food system in achieving future food security.

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

  • Marine policy and equalities legislation: myths busted

    Defra officials had already concluded that the Marine Policy Statement complied with the Equalities Act 2010.

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