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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Construction begins on anti-piracy centre in the Seychelles

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed an important milestone in the fight against piracy in the Indian Ocean as building work started on building an anti-piracy centre in the Seychelles.

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

  • 111/2012 - David Beckham meets military personnel on Olympic duties

    Footballer David Beckham became the latest in a string of high-profile personalities to show his appreciation for the Armed Forces today when he visited a group on venue security duties at the Olympic Park.

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

  • 109/2012 - Military welfare organisations to benefit from G4S donation

    The Ministry of Defence today welcomed a donation from Olympic security provider, G4S, which will be used to support Armed Forces’ sporting and welfare organisations.

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

  • Military welfare organisations to benefit from G4S donation

    The Ministry of Defence has welcomed a donation from Olympics security provider G4S which will be used to support Armed Forces' sporting and welfare organisations.

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

  • Civil servant celebrates 50 years with the MOD

    Ms Avril Dibbens, one of the longest-serving, current, full-time Ministry of Defence civil servants, is today celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of her joining the Civil Service.

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

  • Armed Forces thanked for outstanding Olympics duties

    The great and the good as well as stars of Team GB have thanked the British forces who helped provide security at the London 2012 Olympic venues, reports Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Cavalrymen swap tanks for Warthogs in Helmand

    A squadron of cavalrymen have swapped their Challenger 2 tanks for Warthog armoured vehicles as they support the Afghan security forces in Helmand province.

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

  • HMS Westminster returns from successful Middle East mission

    Portsmouth-based warship HMS Westminster returned home today from a deployment to the Middle East which included a £14m drugs bust.

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

  • Governments agree timetable for referendum agreement

    The UK and Scottish Governments have today agreed that for the Scottish Government to keep to their own referendum timetable a Section 30 Order must be approved by the February Privy Council.

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

  • Construction completes on the Olympic Stadium

    On time, under budget and with an exemplary safety record.

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

  • Capital Grant scheme open for listed places of worship

    Funding worth £1.1m available to all denominations and faiths across the UK

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

  • Leading artists head the line-up for the London 2012 Festival

    First group of commissions unveiled.

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

  • London 2012: still on time and within budget

    Quarterly Report reveals additional investment in ceremonies; detailed planning results in changes to security costs

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

  • IOC praise London 2012 preparations during visit

    Games plans well on track and IOC happy with legacy strategy

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

  • Hampton Court to host London 2012 Cycling Time Trial

    Detailed route map published

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

  • Olympics tickets go on sale

    Website opens to apply for tickets as London marks 500 days to the Games.

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

  • One year to London 2012 Festival

    Tracey Emin to be among leading artists who will design Olympic and Paralympic posters to be shown in a free exhibition as part of festival

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

  • Selection events for Olympics volunteers launched

    Thousands of volunteers will be interviewed over the next 14 months for their chance to be a London 2012 Games Maker.

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

  • Olympic boost for UK economy

    Huge investment in British business sees deals worth up to £14bn announced in recent weeks.

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

  • Shonibare’s ‘Ship’ aims to set sail to Greenwich

    National Maritime Museum and the Art Fund ask for your help to secure ‘fourth plinth’ piece.

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