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Updated Between 1 January 2011
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  • New Homes Bonus: December 2011

    Today, I am pleased to announce the delivery of 159,000 more homes over the last year, and £431 million of government funding to local authorities…

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

  • MOD civilian apprentice awards

    Speech by Andrew Robathan Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso on education in Britain

    In a short film launched today, the Lesotho-born Prince talks about his experiences living in Britain, and discusses the UK’s open society and education opportunities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates new President of the Kyrgyz Republic

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated Almazbek Atambayev on his inauguration as the next president of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes strong EU action on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the EU’s decision to intensify pressure on Iran by sanctioning another 180 individuals and entities.

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

  • Dogs 1, Pirates 0

    A UK-trained police dog team has today gathered vital evidence to help prosecute seven suspected pirates in the Seychelles.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on new sanctions on the Syrian regime agreed in Brussels.

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

  • Ministerial statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo elections

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham speaks following the release of the EU Election Observer Mission’s report on this week’s elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • The Power of Western Foreign and Security Policy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s 30th Anniversary Conference on 1 December

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

  • British Army completes Apache exercise in the States

    Exercise Crimson Eagle is a challenging two-month exercise, split between Naval Air Facility El Centro in California and the Gila Bend Air Force…

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

  • First Commander of Joint Forces Command takes up post

    Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has taken up post as the first Commander of Joint Forces Command (JFC) today and will be responsible for commanding and generating allocated joint capabilities.

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

  • Public urged not to send Christmas mail to deployed troops

    The kindness and generosity of individuals and groups who send gift packages out to operational theatres are greatly appreciated. However, the…

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

  • 214 Signal Squadron receive Afghanistan medals

    Sixty officers and soldiers from 214 Signal Squadron, part of 21st Signal Regiment (Air Support), have received Afghanistan operational service medals in York Minster.

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

  • £158 million investment in e-infrastructure to power growth and innovation

    The investment includes £43 million for ARCHER, a new national supercomputer to support advanced research, such as complex chemistry and climate…

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

  • Business and learners to benefit from stronger, more flexible FE sector

    Measures outlined in New Challenges, New Chances will give employers the power to support the design and delivery of new courses, helping create…

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

  • 19,000 new higher apprenticeships to deliver skills for growth

    £18.7m from the Higher Apprenticeship Fund will support the development of 19,000 new Higher Apprenticeships in sectors including construction…

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

  • Cable comments on CBI’s response to discussion paper on executive remuneration

    “The CBI is reflecting the views of growing numbers in the business community who agree that executives should be rewarded for contributing …

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

  • Charles Hendry Written Ministerial Statement on nuclear energy matters

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) will today publish two documents that further demonstrate the Government’s commitment to …

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

  • UK Economy on track to meet carbon targets and will reap long term benefits - Huhne

    01 December 2011 The task of rebalancing the UK economy away from carbon is well-progressed and is set to result in greater energy security…

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

  • Written ministerial statement on the carbon plan

    The Government is today publishing the Carbon Plan, setting out the Government’s long-term plans to meet its carbon targets, including the fourth…

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