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  • Government announces £800 million to support families

    The government has announced funding to support low-income families with disabled children.

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

  • Government to invest £50 Million in UK manufacturing

    Business Minister Mark Prisk has announced a review into how we can grow Advanced Manufacturing in the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary honours human rights defenders

    In a statement to mark International Human Rights Day, the Foreign Secretary sent a message of support to human rights defenders around the world, including the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, and those detained…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Google executives to discuss internet freedom

    On UN International Human Rights Day, Jeremy Browne visited Google’s offices for a round-table discussion on freedom of expression on the internet.

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

  • Foreign Office staff blog for International Human Rights Day

    Foreign Office staff from around the world have marked International Human Rights Day by blogging on a wide range of issues.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Jeremy Browne on human rights

    To mark International Human Rights Day, Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has written an article reflecting on his human rights activities over the last seven months.

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

  • British Government calls for fair and transparent review of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's sentence

    Following reports that Iranian State TV will air a programme tonight in which Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani reconstructs her alleged crime, the Foreign Office has issued a statement.

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

  • New rehabilitation centre opens in Aldershot

    A new military regional rehabilitation centre offering a purpose-built specialist environment for Service personnel to recover from injuries sustained on operations, training accidents or playing sport, has opened in Aldersh…

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

  • Helmand Police Training Centre celebrates first birthday

    The UK and Afghan partnered training institution for the Afghan National Police (ANP), the Helmand Police Training Centre (HPTC), celebrated its first birthday on Sunday 5 December 2010.

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

  • Afghan Army progresses to greater independence

    The presence of NATO forces in Afghanistan has been described as ‘buying time’ while the Afghan security forces are trained to such a level …

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

  • RAF and UAE Air Force join for Exercise Air Khanjar

    The Royal Air Force has recently been working closely with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force in the UAE to build stronger ties between the two militaries and enhance the way they co-operate.

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

  • Human rights of Palestinian children in the West Bank

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt talked about the UK's concerns when he took part in an adjournment debate in Parliament on 7 December.

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

  • Reappointment of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Chair

    Mr Willetts said: “I am delighted that Mr Armitt has agreed to remain as Chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council until…

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

  • Government takes action to grow advanced manufacturing

    A review into how we can grow Advanced Manufacturing in the UK has started, Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today. The Growth Review…

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

  • Student protests: Theresa May condemns 'appalling levels of violence'

    The Home Secretary has issued a statement following yesterday’s protest which saw thousands of students gathering in central London.

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

  • Home Office will not appeal 7/7 evidence decision

    Court decision against closed hearings for parts of the London bombings inquest will not be challenged.

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

  • Christmas booze smugglers stopped at border

    Smugglers attempting to sell cheap booze in the lead up to Christmas have had their plans thwarted by officers from the UK Border Agency.

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

  • Natural Environment White Paper discussion document: record response

    The aim of the White Paper is to set out a clear framework for protecting and enhancing the things that nature gives us for free.

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

  • Domestic violence support at Christmas

    Lynne Featherstone visits a Women's Aid refuge to raise awareness of the support available for victims of domestic violence over Christmas.

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