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  • Compulsory prisoner transfer agreement with Albania

    A new agreement should see a greater number of Albanian prisoners being transferred from the UK to complete their sentences in Albania.

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

  • National Cancer Programme bulletin, issue 27, July 2012

    Updated information about policy developments and implementation news for the National Cancer Programme.

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  • David Cameron backs Glasgow's 2018 Youth Olympics Bid

    "I am delighted to give my backing to Glasgow's bid to host the 2018 Youth Olympics and sustain the momentum of London 2012." External site: [Find out more about the Glasgow 2018 bid](http://www.glasgow2018.…

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: John Collington, Chief Procurement Officer, Cabinet Office

    Approval for John Collington, Government Chief Procurement Officer, Cabinet Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Steve Lamey, Director General, HM Revenue and Customs

    Approval for Steve Lamey, Director General Benefits and Credits, and HMRC Commissioner, HM Revenue and Customs, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • Funding boost for Sheffield’s roads

    Sheffield's roads are set for a major upgrade after up to £1.2 billion of government funding announced.

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

  • Attorney General vetoes release of Cabinet meeting minutes discussing Iraq war

    Notes from meetings of the previous government will not be made public.

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

  • Lady health workers saving lives in rural Pakistan

    How community-based female health workers are preventing the deaths of mothers and babies

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  • ACOBA recommendation: David Behan, Director General, Department of Health

    Approval for David Behan, former Director General, Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships, Department of Health, on appointments taken up after Crown service.

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  • Green Flag Awards: Licence advertised

    The Green Flag Award is the national benchmark for quality public green spaces such as parks and community gardens. It is highly regarded within…

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Monday 30 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • The UK and Singapore: a close and historic relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore on 30 July.

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

  • Syrian Chargé D’Affaires in London resigns

    The Syrian Chargé d’Affaires, Mr Khaled al-Ayoubi, has informed the Foreign and Commonwealth Office today that he has left his post in the Syrian Embassy in London.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East meets Prince Faisal of Jordan

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes Prince Faisal of Jordan and discusses the situation in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets President of Mongolia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the strategic partnership between the UK and Mongolia when he met President Tsakhia Elbegdorj of Mongolia in London.

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

  • Relations between the UK and Turks & Caicos Islands

    Minister for the Overseas Territories met Dr Rufus Ewing, leader of the Progressive National Party of the Turks and Caicos Islands on 30 July.

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

  • Opportunity for increased cooperation with Nigeria

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham spoke at the High Level Business and Investment Summit on Nigeria.

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

  • British Army Olympic judoka on his finest sporting moments

    Trooper Emmanuel Nartey, 29, who is representing Ghana in judo at the Olympics, recalls his most treasured sports medals. Interview by Lorraine Mcbride.

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

  • HMS Triumph returns from marathon deployment

    HMS Triumph returned from a 10-month deployment to a warm welcome from families, friends and loved ones at her home base of Plymouth yesterday, 29 July.

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

  • HMS Tyne nets record-breaking catch

    Fishery patrol ship HMS Tyne's efforts to protect British coastal waters have resulted in a record-breaking fine of £1.62m against a Spanish fishing company, its UK subsidiary and the masters of two fishing boats.

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