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  • UK Government launches strategy for Global Abolition of the Death Penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne, Mexican Ambassador Eduardo Medina-Mora and senior speakers from NGO Reprieve and the Commonwealth Secretariat spoke at the event marking World Day Against the Death Penalty.

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

  • Foreign Office staff mark World Day Against the Death Penalty

    British embassies around the world marked 10 October 2010 as a global day of action against the death penalty. The UK Government has launched its strategy for Global Abolition.

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

  • Tropical storm warning for Mexico

    Tropical storm Paula is expected to reach hurricane force on Tuesday 12 October.

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

  • Libyan British Business Council

    On 12 October, Alistair Burt, FCO Minister for Middle East spoke at the AGM of the Libyan British Business Council.

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

  • Alistair Burt MP speech to the Libyan British Business Council AGM

    Foreign Office Minister addresses business leaders and says recent changes "have created new opportunities for bilateral trade."

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

  • 40 Commando's final operation in Sangin

    After handing over authority for Sangin to their US counterparts last month, the Royal Marines of 40 Commando undertook one final mission to disrupt insurgent activity.

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

  • Training tactical radio teams to speed up casualty extraction in Helmand

    Following requests directly from the Helmand front line, tactical radio teams are being trained in specialised skills to increase the speed of casualty extractions from combat zones.

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

  • MOD awards conservation winners and energy savers

    The Sanctuary Awards are held in recognition of both group and individual efforts undertaken to benefit wildlife, archaeology, environmental…

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

  • Navy's latest destroyer is launched

    Duncan, the sixth and last of the Royal Navy's powerful, new Type 45 destroyers, was launched on the Clyde yesterday, Monday 11 October 2010.

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

  • Terrier promoted at Edinburgh Castle

    Blue the terrier dog and official mascot of the One O'Clock Gun and Time Ball Association (OCGTA) was promoted to Bombardier (Corporal) at a prize-giving event at Edinburgh Castle last week.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes peaceful conduct of parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken following Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary elections.

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

  • Mark Prisk Speech - Northern Regeneration Summit, Manchester, October 12

    **Introduction ** Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be back in this great city of Manchester. This Conference is considering the prospects…

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

  • Government takes action to improve digital experience for the disabled

    Launching the eAccessibility Plan, the Minister announced a package of measures that will contribute to a more inclusive digital economy for…

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

  • David Willetts congratulates winner of Nobel Prize for Economics

    “I’m delighted to congratulate Prof. Pissarides on receiving this highest of awards. This is a remarkable achievement which recognises his extremely…

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

  • DECC publishes methodology for renewable and low-carbon capacity assessment

    To help ensure a robust evidence base to support the deployment of renewable energy, in 2010 DECC published a renewable and low-carbon capacity…

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

  • A cultural calendar for 2012

    Online diary to showcase cultural events during 2012.

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

  • e-Accessibility Action Plan

    London

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

  • Guilty verdicts for botched sham marriage pair

    Groom caught wearing suit with labels still attached and adjustable wedding rings has been jailed for attempting to stage a sham marriage.

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

  • Private sector holds key to tackling global poverty

    The UK will step-up and intensify its work with business and enterprise as part of the battle against poverty in the poorest countries, heralding a new era of private sector-led development work

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

  • Written statement to the House of Commons on Pakistan floods

    COPY PENDING

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