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  • Bob Neill responds to a Guardian article which suggests that government will not realise significant cost savings from the planned changes to the Audit Commission

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill said: “The figures suggested today are costs for closing down the whole Audit Commission, but that is…

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

  • Contractual arrangement with Faithwise Ltd

    The Daily Telegraph has reported that a faith adviser has been paid under a contract with the strategic consultancy group, Faithwise Ltd. A…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Sweden

    Mr Paul Johnston has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Sweden.

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

  • Rural roads boost ethnic minority livelihoods in Vietnam

    How UKaid funded road building in Vietnam helps ethnic minority families lift themselves out of poverty

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  • Transport Times 2010 bus conference

    Buses matter, socially, economically and environmentally, which is why the government is bus friendly and bus focused.

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

  • Attack on British Embassy vehicle in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has described this morning's attack on British Embassy staff as "shameful".

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

  • Head of the British Diplomatic Service visits Algeria

    Head of the British Diplomatic Service Simon Fraser visits Algeria on 3-4 October 2010 on his first overseas trip in the role.

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

  • British Ambassador discusses attack on British Embassy vehicle in Yemen

    Following yesterday's attack on a British Embassy vehicle in Sana'a, British Ambassador to Yemen Tim Torlot discusses the UK Government's work with Yemen.

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

  • British Ambassador speaks after toxic waste disaster in Hungary

    British Ambassador to Hungary Greg Dorey has written to the Mayor of Kolontár to express his condolence to those involved in the red sludge disaster.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu

    Archbishop Desmond Tutu is stepping down from public life as he celebrates his 79th birthday.

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

  • Bittersweet' return from Sangin for Royal Marines

    The first Royal Marines from 40 Commando returned home yesterday from a six-month deployment to Sangin in Helmand province, considered one of the most dangerous places for foreign troops in Afghanistan.

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

  • Steady and significant progress in Helmand

    Brigadier Felton has been commanding British and other ISAF forces in Helmand since April 2010 in the deployment known as Operation HERRICK …

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

  • HMS Argyll arrives home following major refit

    Families and loved ones gathered on the jetty at HM Naval Base Devonport to welcome the Type 23 frigate home. The refit included the replacing…

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

  • RAF dogs patrol London streets

    Two RAF air dogs who have served in Afghanistan have gone on patrol with the City of London Police Dog Unit so that the two forces can learn from each other's experiences.

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

  • SSAFA celebrates 125 years at Big Brew Up

    Military bases across the UK are celebrating the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help 125th anniversary this week by taking part in this year's annual Big Brew Up.

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

  • Minister for Africa discusses future of Sudan with Archbishop of Southern Sudan and Archbishop of Canterbury

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham today met the Archbishop of Southern Sudan, the Most Revd Daniel Deng and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams for talks on Sudan and next ye…

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

  • Tonga to become the 48th country to contribute to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met Commander of Tonga Defence Services Brigadier Uta'atu, who was visiting the UK to sign a UK/Tongan Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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

  • Oil and Gas UK Decommissioning Conference

    Michael Moore MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, discusses decommissioning and the globally renowned reputation of our oil and gas industry.

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

  • Government concludes negotiations on civil service redundancy scheme

    Francis Maude announced that the government has negotiated with 5 civil service unions on a new civil service compensation scheme.

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

  • Deputy PM’s speech at North-South Parliamentary Conference

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg made a speech on 7 October 2010 to mark a meeting of the North-South Parliamentary Conference.

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