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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Support for reform in Sark

    Lord McNally today called for all parties interested in the future of Sark to work together to safeguard the future of its unique community.

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

  • Michael Gove on FASNA's first twenty years

    Secretary of State Michael Gove speaks at the FASNA (Freedom and Autonomy for Schools National Association) conference, July 2012.

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

  • Views sought on which 2-year-olds should get free early education

    A consultation is announced about which 2-year-olds should be entitled to a free early education.

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

  • City deals announced to allow cities to go for growth

    Devolution of new powers to England's largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth and create jobs.

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

  • Dean of York

    The Queen approves Vivienne Frances Faull as Dean of York.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech on the London 2012 Olympics

    "For me, that vision is about buildings, about people, about sport and about the economy, about legacy and inspiration for the future - and I want us to break records on every one."

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

  • Competition drives down cost of Dounreay closure

    The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority says significant acceleration in the clean-up and shutdown of Dounreay will bring real value to the taxpayer who funds the work.

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  • Green light for Leeds trolleybus

    The UK's first modern electric trolleybus system will be funded in Leeds.

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

  • Unduly lenient sentence cases referred to the Court of Appeal – latest figures

    In 2011, 117 sentences, from 78 cases, were referred to the Court of Appeal as possibly too low.

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

  • RAF personnel involved in Tornado incident named

    Following confirmation that one crew member has died and two remain missing, presumed dead, after an incident in the Moray Firth area involving two Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth on Tuesday, it is with great sadne…

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  • Latest Dounreay demolition caught on camera

    The decontamination and waste handling facility, code named D1207, is the latest plant to be demolished at Dounreay.

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  • UK welcomes European Court of Human Rights judgement on former Ukrainian Minister

    Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke following the European Court of Human Rights judgement on former Interior Minister Lutsenko.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes reopening of the ground lines of communication into Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the move underlines Pakistan's commitment in helping to secure a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.

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

  • Strong foreign policy cooperation between France and the United Kingdom

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on 4 July in Paris. Talks focussed on UK-France cooperation on foreign policy issues, including the situation in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the situation as "grave" and said the UK is at the forefront of international activity aimed at bringing about an end to violence.

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

  • 090/2012 - Members of the Armed Forces train to raise the flags at London 2012

    Service personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force will be raising flags at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Individuals from all three services will take on the role of flag bearers for more than 1…

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

  • British Gunners train with US Marines in Arizona desert

    Gunners from 148 Battery, 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, have been training with US Marines in the dusty heat of the Arizona desert.

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

  • Army's Foxhounds prepare to be unleashed in Helmand

    British Army crews and commanders are training with the new Foxhound vehicles at Camp Bastion before the platform heads outside the wire. Report by Richard Long.

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

  • RAF Tornado incident

    The RAF has confirmed that one crew member has died and two remain unaccounted for following an incident in the Moray Firth area involving two Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth on Tuesday.

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

  • Nottingham cheers home 2 MERCIAN from Afghanistan

    Hundreds of people lined the streets of Nottingham and Derby last week to welcome home the soldiers of 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (2 MERCIAN).

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