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  • Innovative battery system lightens the load for troops on ops

    Commanders in Afghanistan issued a plea for the weight of essential power sources for radios and other communications equipment used on front…

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

  • British forces train the Afghans to train themselves

    Every two weeks, groups of up to 600 Afghan National Army (ANA) recruits arrive at Camp Bastion. All will have completed basic infantry training…

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

  • ISAF newspapers find new use as school books

    International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) newspapers are being used by local elders in the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province, Afghanistan, to educate children in three languages.

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

  • Bombardier Samuel Joseph Robinson killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Bombardier Samuel Joseph Robinson, 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 8 July 2010.

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  • Sir Don Curry statement on the Taskforce for Farming Regulation

    “The increasing burden of regulation can pose very real problems for businesses in the UK. Richard McDonald ‘s Taskforce has a real opportunity…

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

  • David Willetts announces review of the impact requirement in the Research Excellence Framework

    In a speech to the Royal Institution, he said that the REF will be delayed by one year so that the Higher Education Funding Council for England…

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

  • Operation Overt verdict

    Theresa May welcomes the guilty verdict and commends the efforts of police, security services and the Crown Prosecution Service.

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

  • Home Secretary presents awards to police officers

    The Home Secretary presented awards to courageous police officers at a London ceremony last night.

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

  • Praise for UK efforts to reduce poverty

    OECD's Development Assistance Committee issues a report on UK’s development assistance

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

  • Baroness Amos appointed new Head of UN OCHA

    Baroness Amos appointed new Head of United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

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

  • Extension of appointment to Covent Garden Market Authority

    Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde’s appointment extended as Chairman of the Covent Garden Market Authority.

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

  • New task force to cut farmers’ red tape

    The Task Force on Farming Regulation will work to reduce the bureaucratic burdens that English farmers and food producers face.

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

  • Paterson reaffirms support for City of Culture bid

    Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson MP has reaffirmed his continued support for the Derry/Londonderry UK City of Culture bid.

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

  • Publication of Department for Work and Pensions Report 664:Postcode Selection? Employers’ Use of Area and Address-Based Information Shortcuts in Recruitment Decisions

    The extent to which address-based discrimination exists and its potential contribution to high rates of worklessness in deprived areas.

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

  • PM Direct in Newquay

    Prime Minister David Cameron answered questions from Cornwall residents today after travelling to the county to host his latest PM Direct Q&A session.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 9 July 2010

    By the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: the Prime Minister's visit to the South West, Office for Budget Responsibility, Chief of Defence Staff, British Ambassador to Beirut and Jeffrey Johns.

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

  • Government announces partnership with Facebook

    The government has announced a partnership with Facebook as it seeks to get more for less and tackle the deficit

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

  • Cutting council paperwork

    Grant Shapps has given councils the freedom to improve how they are run without holding expensive and extensive consultations.

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

  • New government makes housing design a top priority

    Grant Shapps has called on the country’s architects to ensure their great designs deliver more benefits for the local community.

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

  • The Chancellor launches the Spending Challenge

    Today, George Osborne called on the public to send him their very best ideas on how to get more for less from our public services.

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