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  • Ban on standalone gold marks on bonded gold

    The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) clarifies the legal position on marking bonded gold, rolled gold and gold plated products.

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

  • Corporal Jack Leslie Stanley dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence announces that Corporal Jack Leslie Stanley from the Queen's Royal Hussars died in hospital in Birmingham on 8 April 2012 from wounds sustained in Afghanistan.

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  • Making legal aid fairer for taxpayers -

    Plans to boost public confidence in the legal aid system and tackle towering bills have today been put out to consultation.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns explosion in Kaduna, Nigeria

    The Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has given a statement on today's bomb attacks in Nigeria.

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

  • 430,000 babies to be screened for five extra rare conditions in newborn screening pilot

    More than 400,000 babies will be screened for debilitating, rare inherited conditions as part of a ground-breaking pilot to see if more rare illnesses can be identified early on and get babies the best treatment possible so …

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends condolences to President Mutharika’s family

    Foreign Secretary William Hague offered his condolences following the death of the Malawian President.

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

  • Launch of nationwide community music day

    Eric Pickles has called on local bands to take part in ‘Bandstand Marathon - Communities in Tune’, a nationwide music day which aims to encourage…

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

  • Temporary closure of British Embassy in Mali

    We have temporarily suspended all in country services immediately, including consular services and withdrawn our staff from our Embassy in Bamako.

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

  • Putting smoke out of sight and out of mind

    End of tobacco displays in shops from today

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

  • Tobacco displays in shops to end from today

    New legislation comes into effect today to protect children from being the target of tobacco promotion and to help people quit smoking. All…

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

  • Localism Act: power shift to communities charges on

    Today the Government’s revolution to hand power back to local communities reaches a major milestone as measures in the Localism Act come into…

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

  • Parish power to pray reinstated in time for Easter

    As Easter weekend approaches Parish Councils across England, including Bideford Town Council, have been handed a new power to continue to hold…

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

  • Dounreay announces destruction of major hazard

    Dounreay today completed the destruction of one of the most hazardous legacies of Britain’s earliest atomic research.

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  • New National Careers Service launched

    The new National Careers Service launched on 5th April 2012. It will offer independent and impartial information and advice on learning and work.

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

  • Developing the UK's global reach

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about working with the Middle East and plans to develop the UK's global role in his speech to the Lord Mayor's banquet.

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

  • Full UK visa service resumes in Libya

    The UK has announced the re-opening of a full visa service in Libya, after the service closed in February 2011.

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

  • Marking 20 years since the Siege of Sarajevo

    A virtual museum has been launched to mark the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the Siege of Sarajevo.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns renewed Israeli settlement activity

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged the Israeli government to desist from further settlement announcements.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN demand that Assad pull back troops

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed today's UN Presidential Statement on Syria which demands that the regime pull back troops by 10 April.

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

  • UK Battle Backers invited to US Warrior Games

    After an invitation as special guests, a team of British servicemen and women will represent the UK Armed Forces at the 2012 Warrior Games in the USA.

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