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  • Statement on the death of William Rees-Mogg

    The Prime Minister has issued a statement following the death of William Rees-Mogg.

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

  • General Norman Schwarzkopf tribute

    The UK Chief of the Defence Staff has paid tribute to the retired US General Norman Schwarzkopf, who died yesterday, 27 December 2012, aged 78.

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

  • HMS Illustrious visits Malta

    HMS Illustrious has arrived at the Mediterranean island of Malta for a five-day visit.

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

  • RAF personnel attend funeral of Sir Rex Hunt

    Royal Air Force personnel have attended the funeral of Sir Rex Hunt, former Governor of the Falkland Islands.

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

  • Surviving Sandy

    The Defence Attache in Washington, Major General Buster Howes, recalls his role in helping to manage the crisis that was Hurricane Sandy.

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

  • Press Release: Graduate apprenticeships for the professions introduced

    Graduate and post-graduate level apprenticeships will soon be available in subjects including law, accountancy and advanced engineering, Skills…

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

  • UK Government opposes Japan’s “scientific” whaling

    As the first Japanese whaling boats set sail to the Antarctic, Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon expressed the UK’s continued opposition over…

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

  • New technology to protect homes from flooding

    A flood brick that could replace sandbags to defend homes and infrastructure from flooding is one of three winners sharing £200,000 Defra funding…

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

  • Next Generation Shared Services to save millions for taxpayers

    Changes to the way government shares its corporate services are set to radically improve efficiency across departments and save money.

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

  • Next steps in the government’s quango reform programme

    A new report shows progress on the government's quango reform programme.

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

  • Hidden dangers highlighted in new smoking campaign

    Hidden dangers highlighted in new smoking campaign. First shock smoking ads in eight years - Smokers will be told that just 15 cigarettes…

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

  • Opportunities for placement students in research and statistical teams

    The Department of Health and Department for Work and Pensions have opportunities for placement students to work for 9 to 12 months in our operational research and statistical teams.

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

  • Smoking health harm campaign launched

    The department has launched a new campaign to encourage smokers to quit in the New Year.

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

  • National witness protection scheme announced

    The creation of the first UK-wide witness protection service was announced today. Witnesses and other vulnerable people afforded protected…

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

  • UK wide protection for witnesses as new national scheme launched

    Witnesses and other vulnerable people whose lives could be at risk will receive enhanced UK-wide protection and support following the announcement…

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

  • Operation Nexus results in more than 175 removals

    More than 175 of London’s most prolific foreign national offenders (FNOs) have been removed from the UK in just a few months.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Worcestershire

    Lt Col Patrick Holcroft appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Worcestershire.

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

  • New research shows early intervention is key in helping children with special needs

    Reactions to recent findings about how to improve education for special needs children.

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

  • Press Release: Know your shopper's rights before you hit the winter sales

    As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …

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

  • Changes to VAT-free limit on postal gifts

    The threshold on VAT-free postal gifts is reviewed annually - this is an EU requirement.

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