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  • TV presenter inspects front line kit

    Fed up with the endless newspaper articles about how troops were being sent to war with inadequate kit, TV presenter Mike Brewer decided it was time to find out the truth. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • RAF begin training with US on intelligence aircraft

    Members of the RAF's 51 Squadron have completed their first week of training with the US Air Force on the Rivet Joint aircraft, designed for airborne intelligence-gathering.

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

  • "Britain will not abandon Sudan"

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham confirms that the UK is committed to helping all of Sudan's people towards peace and prosperity.

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

  • UK concerned by decision to extend sentence of Palestinian human rights defender

    A Foreign Office Spokesperson today expressed concern about the decision to extend the sentence of Palestinian human rights defender, Abu Rahma, and its impact on non-violent protest.

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

  • Tera Allas takes up post as Director General for Economics, Strategy and Better Regulation

    Tera, who was until recently the Chief Economist and Director of Transport Analysis and Economics at the Department for Transport, will lead…

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

  • Big Lottery Fund seeks senior appointees

    The Big Lottery Fund (BIG), which distributes millions from the National Lottery to good causes, is recruiting for UK Chair and England Committee Chair.

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

  • Buddy the sniffer dog stops illegal immigrants from entering the country

    A UK Border Agency sniffer dog has helped to stop seven would-be illegal immigrants from entering the country.

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

  • Overseas aid scrutiny - Have your say

    The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) launched a consultation calling for members of the public to have their say on which areas of UK overseas aid they would like to see looked at.

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

  • Defra bites down on threats to sharks

    Shark Conservation Plan shows how we intend to protect sharks, skates and rays under threat of extinction.

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

  • Details of Avoidance Study Group set out

    Details of Avoidance Study Group set out.

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

  • Manufacturers asked to help create drug screening device

    Specifications for a new police station-based drug screening device have been produced by the Home Office.

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

  • Specification issued for new drug screening device

    Police forces closer to having equipment to test motorists suspected of drug driving, Home Office Minister James Brokenshire announced.

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

  • End Year Funding: statement by Northern Ireland Office

    Details of exemptions to changes to the rules on End Year Funding for Northern Ireland.

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

  • ACMD letter on Sativex

    Letter from the ACMD to crime prevention minister James Brokenshire on the cannabis-based product Sativex.

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  • WWII pillbox cleared by offenders

    A piece of history is being preserved by offenders serving Community Payback sentences.

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

  • Winter Pressures

    Letter about winter pressures and profile elective activity.

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  • New Schools Commissioner announced as government demands action on school improvement

    Former headteacher Dr Elizabeth Sidwell to take up the role of Schools Commissioner.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister calls on England’s cities to help rebalance the economy

    Nick Clegg has called on England's cities to help rebalance the economy and ensure the country's economic recovery and growth.

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

  • PM visits the North East

    Prime Minister David Cameron has visited the North East to boost job creation in the private sector.

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

  • Brazilian floods - PM deeply saddened

    Prime Minister David Cameron has sent a letter to the Brazilian President Dilma Roussef following massive mudslides which have caused destruction in Rio and Sao Paulo states.

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