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  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Afghanistan via Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about the UK's policy towards Afghanistan via Twitter ahead of discussions on Afghanistan at the NATO Summit in Chicago on 20-21 May,

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to new French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today spoke to the new French foreign minister, Laurent Fabius. He congratulated Mr Fabius on his appointment and wished him well in his new role.

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

  • Olympic flame handed to London in Greece

    Today the Olympic Flame will be handed to London for the third time since the birth of the Olympic Games. Its journey to the UK and the Opening Ceremony of London 2012 will begin.

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

  • Chevening Scholars host successful 2012 forum

    Over 100 Chevening Scholars from more than 40 countries came together for the 2012 Chevening Scholarships Forum.

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

  • "Foreign policy has to support jobs and growth, and prosperity"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the annual Confederation of British Industry (CBI) dinner on 16 May.

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

  • HMS Westminster delivers blow to Indian Ocean piracy

    HMS Westminster has thwarted the activities of three pirate groups in a fortnight, destroying their boats and means of further action.

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

  • Military chefs put the icing on the cake for Diamond Jubilee

    The five-man team has been working in secret on the enormous 90kg commemorative cake for the past eight weeks at Worthy Down Camp in Hampshire…

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

  • HMS Daring makes first port visit to Saudi Arabia

    One of the Royal Navy's most advanced warships, HMS Daring, has made an official stop in Saudi Arabia to reinforce the country's strong relationship with the UK.

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

  • New MediCinema to help rehabilitation at Headley Court

    A new state-of-the-art cinema and entertainment centre is to open this summer for injured Service personnel at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court.

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

  • New incinerator reduces ammo disposal costs in Afghanistan

    An incinerator to dispose of unserviceable small arms ammunition has been delivered to Afghanistan ahead of schedule and well under budget.

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

  • New investment for Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port

    General Motors announces that the new Vauxhall Astra will be built at the plant, securing 2000 jobs.

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

  • Enterprising students to discover new route to employment

    The Startup Career Milkrounds is part of the Government’s enterprise education package and will see the National Association of College and …

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

  • BIS statement in response to GM announcement on Astra at Ellesmere Port

    “This is fantastic news and secures car production at Ellesmere Port until at least 2020. I am delighted for Vauxhall’s exemplary workforce …

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

  • Universities and Science Minister David Willetts comments on HEPI survey into the student academic experience at English universities

    “It is important that students have the right information so they can make the best choices for them. That is why from September all universities…

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

  • Statistical press release: Fuel poverty, England and the UK 2010

    17 May 2012 The 2012 Annual Report on Fuel Poverty Statistics is published today, 17 May 2012. The publication covers new data for England …

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

  • UK Government's referendum consultation responses published

    The Secretary of State for Scotland says the publication of the consultation responses demonstrates the quality of the argument from all quarters of Scotland for a referendum which is legal, fair and decisive.

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

  • Energy Summit aims to put consumers first

    An event focused on reducing bills for Scottish energy consumers brought together the "Big Six" energy companies, consumer groups and the UK and Scottish Governments in Rutherglen today

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

  • New figures reveal National Citizen Service on track to deliver £400 million in benefits to society by 2014

    For every £1 spent on National Citizen Service (NCS) up to £2 goes back to the communities and young people who took part, according to an independent report.

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

  • Olympic Flame handed over to London 2012

    HRH the Princess Royal heads delegation in Athens.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt calls for ‘transformation in disability sport’

    Sports bodies come together at first Disability Sport Summit.

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