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  • UK marks start of Olympic Truce

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I am delighted that the UK’s efforts to raise the ambition of what the Olympic Truce can help achieve have been embraced by the international community."

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

  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sends message of condolence

    The following message of condolence was sent by The Queen to US President Barack Obama following the recent tragic loss of life in Denver, Colorado.

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

  • Hammond praises military Olympics security effort

    The contribution of the Armed Forces to the Olympics security effort was today praised by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond who toured a military accommodation facility in East London.

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

  • DIO delivers critical rehabilitation facilities to Royal Marines

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed a new Physical and Remedial Training Centre for 40 Commando Royal Marines (40 Cdo RM ) at Norton Manor Camp in Somerset.

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

  • RAF Chief visits Olympics airspace control centre

    The head of the Royal Air Force has visited Swanwick to meet air traffic controllers managing British skies during the Olympic Games.

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

  • Afghan General visits UK troops ahead of Afghanistan deployment

    The Commander of the Afghan Army's 3/215 Brigade, Brigadier General Sherin Shah, has visited members of 4th Mechanized Brigade ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK 17 in September.

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

  • HMS Diamond joins Australian warship east of Suez

    HMS Diamond has joined Australian ship HMAS Melbourne as she takes her place in the international naval effort to counter criminal activity on the seas east of Suez.

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

  • Sunday Trading Rules relaxed from this Sunday for Olympic and Paralympic Games

    Following legislation passed in May this year, Sunday Trading legislation will be relaxed sending a clear signal that Britain is open for business…

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

  • Providing certainty for Feed-in Tariffs and the Renewable Heat Incentive

    Government response to Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) consultation published Consultation on budget management and environmental sustainability…

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

  • Departmental minute: announcement on RHI and FiTs

    This Departmental Note informs the House of two developments aimed at providing greater certainty to Industry and investors and delivering financial…

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

  • Rare silverware to stay in UK

    An eighteenth century silver wine cooler has been kept in the country after a successful fundraising campaign.

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

  • Ballot for ringside seat at Jubilee celebrations

    Public can apply for seats near the Palace as details of procession route are also revealed.

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

  • Creative Industries Council urges action to improve skills and training

    Council endorses report into improving skills of people working in the sector

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

  • UK and China agree new People to People dialogue

    Jeremy Hunt and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao discuss closer cultural ties on eve of key summit.

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

  • Growth investment for tourism and creative industries

    Government help to create and safeguard jobs as part of £950m Regional Growth Fund announcement.

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

  • Reforms to intellectual property laws aim to boost growth

    Government responds to the Hargreaves Review.

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

  • Horn of Africa food crisis - latest updates

    Lifesaving UK government help for more than a million people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia

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

  • Horn of Africa: British aid has saved millions of lives

    Although the international response has so far reached millions of people across the Horn of Africa, serious concerns remain about the situation in Somalia.

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

  • Bear Grylls throws his weight behind National Citizen Service to urge young people to sign up

    Thousands of young people are embarking on the summer of a lifetime as they spend three weeks making a difference to their local community.

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

  • UpRising graduation - celebrating the achievements of emerging young leaders

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd attended the UpRising graduation to celebrate the achievements of emerging young leaders.

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