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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • More babies in care to receive a stable home more swiftly

    The prime minister today announces plans to speed up the transition from fostering to adoption.

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

  • Whitehall flies flag with pride for first time

    The iconic rainbow flag symbolising gay pride was flown for the first time on Whitehall today.

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

  • PM congratulates Andy Murray on reaching Wimbledon final

    "It is great news that we have our first home-grown men's finalist at Wimbledon for over 70 years".

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

  • PM unveils foster-first policy for prospective adoptive parents

    "We're trying our very best to avoid the disruption that can be so damaging to a child's development"

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

  • Draft authorisation issued for waste disposal

    Dounreay’s plan to clear the redundant nuclear site of radioactive waste from its clean-up and demolition moved a step forward today.

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  • Ian McCafferty appointed to Monetary Policy Committee

    The Chancellor today announced that Ian McCafferty has been appointed as external member on the Monetary Policy Committee.

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

  • Government publishes vision for building societies

    The government has published a discussion document setting out its vision for the building societies sector.

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

  • English housing survey bulletin: issue 7

    Bulletin about the English housing survey.

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  • Cities' economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    Government has agreed to devolve new powers to England’s largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth, improve…

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Syria via Twitter

    In advance of the third meeting of the Friends of Syria in Paris on 6 July, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered your questions about the UK's policy towards Syria live via Twitter.

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

  • Celebrating Olympic legacy

    With just 22 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics begin, the world's athletes are starting to arrive. Watch our time-lapse video to find out about the journey to the Games.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets with leading human rights lawyer

    Foreign Office Minister for South Asia Alistair Burt met today with Asma Jahangir, leading human rights lawyer from Pakistan.

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

  • Afghanistan: Staying the course

    Ahead of the Tokyo conference on Afghanistan, UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan writes about why the international community need to commit to Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes establishment of a Special Rapporteur on Belarus

    Minister for Europe David Lidington said the establishment sends a strong message of concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.

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

  • Minister urges accountability for human rights abuses in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Bahrain's Minister for Justice and Islamic Affairs in London on 5 July.

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

  • UK-Vietnam strategic dialogue

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and Vice Minister Nguyen Thanh Son conducted the 2nd UK- Vietnam Strategic Dialogue on 5 July in Hanoi

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

  • 093/2012 - ARMY 2020: DEFINING THE FUTURE OF THE BRITISH ARMY

    Plans to redesign the Army into an agile, capable, formidable force for the future have been announced today by the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and the head of the Army, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Peter Wall.

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

  • CGS outlines rationale behind today's Army 2020 announcement

    Writing in The Times newspaper, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Peter Wall has outlined the thinking behind the changes to be made to the Army in today's Army 2020 announcement.

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

  • Forces flag-raisers prepare for Olympics duties

    Personnel from all three Services are preparing for their duties as flag-raisers during the 100 Team Welcome and 805 Victory Ceremonies due to take place over the course of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Future Reserve Forces 2020

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced that the Government accepts the broad thrust of the six recommendations made in the review of the United Kingdom's Reserve Forces published on 18 July 2011.

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