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  • International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties takes place in New York.

    The Assembly is the body that provides management oversight of the work of the International Criminal Court, and will make decisions on a number of key administrative issues at the Court including the size of the ICC's b…

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

  • Tankies in Helmand start work in the Warthog vehicle

    Soldiers or 'Tankies' from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) currently delivering security in Afghanistan have traded in their old Viking vehicles and upgraded to the mighty Warthog.

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

  • Prime Minister announces boost to Afghan campaign

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a package of measures to provide a significant boost to the military campaign in Afghanistan during his latest visit to the country.

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

  • Welsh trail balances Afghanistan training with public access

    A valuable new community resource which balances the need for vital military training for troops going to Afghanistan with public access to an unspoilt area of the Welsh countryside has just opened in Pembrokeshire.

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

  • Brigade Commander urges cautious optimism following tough Helmand tour

    It is with mixed feelings that I look forward to the 4th Mechanized Brigade Memorial Service on Monday 6 December 2010. In many ways it will…

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

  • Prince of Wales leads 4 Mech Brigade remembrance service

    The Prince of Wales has laid a wreath on behalf of the nation at a remembrance service at York Minster as 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) honoured the 72 Service personnel who died on recent deployments to Afghanistan.

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

  • Draft guidance to the Director of Fair Access to Higher Education

    Early draft of a guidance letter from David Willetts, Minister for Universities, to Sir Martin Harris, Director of Fair Access. Universities…

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  • Private John Howard killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 December 2010.

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  • Ministers set out rules for high charging universities

    Mr Willetts has released an early draft of a guidance letter to the Director of Fair Access, saying that universities must commit to the new…

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

  • David Willetts comments on PAC report into the delivery of student finance

    “The weak performance of the Student Loans Company in 2009 under the previous administration was completely unacceptable. The new Government…

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

  • CCC publishes its Fourth Carbon Budget report

    This report sets the committee’s advice on the Fourth Carbon Budget, covering the period 2023-27. Secretary of State The Rt Hon Chris Huhne…

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

  • New nuclear clean-up proposals avoid public subsidy

    Guidance sets out requirements for new nuclear clean-up funds Waste disposal charging method provides certainty but no subsidy…

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

  • Moore welcomes fuel change for farmers during extreme weather conditions

    Michael Moore has welcomed the news that Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has relaxed the rules on the use of red diesel by farmers who are helping to grit or and clear snow from public roads during the current…

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

  • Modernising commissioning green paper published

    New green paper published on creating a level playing field for charities and social enterprises bidding for public service contracts.

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

  • Transparency and privacy review announced

    Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude has today announced a review of the impact of transparency on privacy.

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

  • Lottery funding for voluntary and community sector protected

    A new policy direction was issued by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose to the Big Lottery Fund today.

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

  • Lottery funding for voluntary and community sector protected

    Projects that benefit local communities and the voluntary sector received a boost, after new policy direction issued by Tourism and Heritage Minister John Penrose.

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

  • Student visa reform proposed

    Contribute your views to our consultation into how we can best reduce the number of students who can come to the UK.

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

  • New Permanent Secretary for the Home Office

    Sir Gus O'Donnell, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dame Helen Ghosh as the new Permanent Secretary at the Home Office.

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

  • Government sets out proposals for major reform of the student visa system

    Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work and an end to students staying in the UK to look for a job are just some of the proposed changes.

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