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Updated Between 1 January 2011
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  • Lord Howell praises the work of the intelligence agencies

    Lord Howell highlighted during a debate in the House of Lords on 12 December the unsung work of the intelligence agencies who put themselves at great personal risk to keep the nation and its people safe.

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

  • Apache officer named Young Woman Engineer of the Year

    An officer who helped keep the British Army's Apache attack helicopters flying in the demanding environments of Afghanistan and Libya has been named Young Woman Engineer of the Year.

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

  • Duke presents Royal Lancers with Afghanistan medals

    His Royal Highness The Duke of York has presented personnel from the 9th/12th Royal Lancers with campaign medals following their return from a demanding six-month deployment in Afghanistan.

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

  • UK and Afghan troops conduct dawn raid in Helmand

    British troops and Afghan commandos have conducted a daring dawn raid under fire to target a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) factory in Helmand province.

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

  • HMS Ocean returns home

    Since the Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean left the UK, the ship has spent 176 days at sea and steamed more than 40,000 miles (64,000km…

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

  • Prime Minister's statement on the European Council

    Prime Minister David Cameron: "I went to Brussels with one objective: to protect Britain's national interest. And that is what I did".

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

  • Vince Cable speech - Resource Security, CBI / Green Alliance conference, 12 December 2011

    Last weekend there were two major international conferences: one on the crisis in the Eurozone - indeed, the future of Europe - the second in…

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

  • Search begins to find managers for waste infrastructure investments

    The fund will invest in small waste infrastructure projects, waste recycling and waste treatment ahead of the establishment of the Green Investment…

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

  • Green Investment Bank moves a step closer

    The Green Investment Bank is designed to accelerate private sector investment in the UK’s transition to a green economy. Offshore wind power…

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

  • Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills – statement on FSA report into RBS

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Following the near collapse of RBS, I called for the publication of a full report into what happened …

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

  • Secretary of State The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's Oral Statement on the outcomes of the Durban COP17 climate change conference

    With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the outcomes of the United Nations climate change conference in Durban, which concluded…

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

  • Government pledges £1 million to support the vulnerable at Christmas

    £1 million to support innovative Christmas charity appeals has been pledged by the Minister for Civil Society.

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

  • DFID research: Improving the public’s access to DFID research

    DFID’s commitment to making all research it commissions on international development freely available, takes another step forward today.

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

  • Views sought on CAP reform

    Those with an interest in the Common Agricultural Policy will be able to present their views on the European Commission's proposed reforms.

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

  • Support to local areas to tackle gang and youth violence

    Twenty two areas in London, Liverpool, Manchester and the West Midlands are to receive funding and support to tackle gang and youth violence, the Home Secretary announced today.

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

  • Consultation on forced marriage launched

    The public are to be asked their views on whether Forced Marriage should become a specific criminal offence the Home Secretary, Theresa May, announced today.

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) pre-Council statement 12 December 2011

    This Justice and Home Affairs pre-Council statement was laid in the House of Commons on Monday 12 December 2011...

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

  • Atlas maps out variation in NHS

    The government today showed its commitment to improving health outcomes for patients by shining a light on variation in NHS healthcare services

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

  • Cold weather triggers first payments to most vulnerable

    As freezing temperatures hit Britain, the first Cold Weather Payments of this winter have been triggered.

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

  • Bereavement benefits must support claimants after loss and offer a supported return to work

    The current system of paying bereavement benefits is inconsistent and complex, with no encouragement to return to work.

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