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Updated Between 1 January 2012
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  • Anglesey signs Armed Forces Community Covenant

    Representatives of the Isle of Anglesey County Council signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant last week at RAF Valley, becoming the 40th county to do so.

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

  • MOD contract for RAF Hercules fleet sustains 500 UK jobs

    A new £350m MOD contract to maintain the Royal Air Force's Hercules aircraft will support 500 UK jobs.

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

  • Gurkhas help Nepalese community after flash floods

    Soldiers based at the British Gurkha Camp at Pokhara in Nepal have been helping the local community cope with recent flash floods.

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

  • RAF helicopter makes emergency transfer of child to Great Ormond Street Hospital

    An RAF helicopter crew battled through fog last week to transfer a seriously ill child from Norfolk to London's Great Ormond Street children's hospital.

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

  • Start-up loans for young entrepreneurs

    An £10 million StartUp Loan scheme is launched, alongside Lord Young's independent report on enterprise.

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

  • UK and Indonesia strengthen educational links

    During his visit to UK, Indonesia’s Minister of Education and Culture Mohammed Nuh met with the UK Universities and Science Minister David Willetts…

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

  • Smart Meters Consultation Webchat - Monday 28 May, 1400

    The Smart Meters Team answered questions on the consultation on Monday 28 May. The event is now closed, but you can view the replay below. …

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

  • Green Deal: Edward Davey visits North East

    Secretary of State Edward Davey visiting Biddick Hall estate in South Tyneside, where he was shown the technology used to refurbish non-traditional…

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

  • Search for new Coal Authority Chairperson begins

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today announced recruitment has begun for a new Chair of the Coal Authority. Dr Helen Mounsey’s period of office…

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

  • Social Housing to get low carbon heating systems

    A £10 million scheme aimed at getting low carbon forms of heating like biomass boilers, solar hot water panels and heat pumps  into the homes…

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

  • Statement on Coryton

    A DECC spokesperson said: “It is disappointing that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for Coryton. This is particularly bad news for the …

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

  • Statement on Coryton

    A DECC spokesperson said: “It is disappointing that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for Coryton. This is particularly bad news for the workers at Coryton.  The Job Centre Plus Rapid Response Ser...

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

  • Moore pledges UK Government commitment to renewables energy

    The future success of Scotland's renewables sector is best served by  partnering the country's natural resource to the support offered by being part of the UK, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore said.

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

  • Forth Bridge bid for World Heritage Status "good for Scotland" say Moore

    The Forth Bridge is one of two new sites recommended to go forward as the UK's next World Heritage nominations

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

  • Two new UK World Heritage nominations to be put forward

    Scotland’s Forth Bridge and Gorham’s Cave Complex in Gibraltar invited to prepare formal bids.

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

  • Two new UK World Heritage nominations to be put forward

    Scotland’s Forth Bridge and Gorham’s Cave Complex in Gibraltar invited to prepare formal bids.

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

  • Abu Qatada to Remain in Custody

    The Special Immigration Appeals Commission has ruled that Abu Qatada will remain in custody ahead of next stage in his deportation process.

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

  • DFID research: FEAST trial, supported by DFID and Medical Research Council, wins British Medical Journal Research Paper of the Year award

    The FEAST trial has won the prestigious BMJ Research Paper of the Year award.

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

  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew launches video to promote its Breathing Planet Campaign

    The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has launched a video to promote its Breathing Planet Campaign.

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

  • UK stands up for British business

    Quotas are not the answer to boosting the number of women on boards, is the clear message to Europe today.

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