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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • The Corston Report – five years on

    Justice Minister Lord McNally today visited the Hammersmith-based women’s community centre, Minerva, to see first-hand how significant investment has helped bring about changes in the way women are dealt with in the criminal…

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

  • 'An essential relationship'

    Article written jointly by Barack Obama and David Cameron about the UK-US relationship.

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

  • New Permanent Secretary for Department for Transport

    Appointment of Philip Rutnam as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport.

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

  • Light dues

    General Lighthouse Authorities light dues costs frozen for 2012.

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

  • Unlocking aspiration for a new generation of home buyers

    Details of two ambitious schemes that will unlock the aspirations of a new generation of home buyers, and get Britain building thousands of …

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

  • Industry support grows for NewBuy Guarantee

    Housing industry movers and shakers have hailed today’s launch of the NewBuy Guarantee scheme as a vital kick-start for house builders across…

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

  • 15,000 mentors for small businesses and entrepreneurs

    Mark Prisk announces key milestones in mentoring support at the start of the first Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Europe.

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

  • British judge joins International Criminal Court

    British judge Howard Morrison was sworn in to the International Criminal Court on 9 March.

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

  • The Queen's Commonwealth Day message

    Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth sent a message to mark Commonwealth Day on 12 March.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges restraint in Gaza and southern Israel

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt 'deeply concerned' by the recent increase of violence in Gaza and southern Israel.

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

  • UK and Latin America: Partners for prosperity

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will visit Chile, Colombia and Peru to promote the work of the UK amongst its overseas partners.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern at human rights situation in Iran

    The UN Human Rights Council is today discussing the Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Iran.

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

  • UK celebrates Commonwealth Day

    "The Commonwealth and its networks are a force for good, based on strong values, which can help deliver prosperity and enrich the livelihoods of all"

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

  • Foreign Office publishes results of public consultation on the Overseas Territories

    The Foreign Office has announced the results of the public consultation to inform the development of the Government's new strategy for the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister notes the UN's "harrowing" report on Syrian abuses

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that there should be no impunity for those who commit atrocities as the UN Human Rights Council discussed Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister arrives in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has arrived in Egypt for a two day visit to the country.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland

    Mr Dominick John Chilcott CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland in succession to Mr Julian King CMG CVO who has transferred to another appointment.

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

  • The situation in the Middle East: challenges and opportunities

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said it is time for the UN Security Council to show unity and leadership when he spoke about Syria at a debate in New York on 12 March.

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

  • DIO and Woodland Trust continue planting partnership

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and The Woodland Trust (WT) are teaming up with soldiers at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks in Grantham to begin planting woodland which will help train our Armed Forces an…

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

  • Airborne engineers test rapid reaction skills

    Exercise Eagle Sapper has tested the skills of Woodbridge-based 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) as engineers first and soldiers second. …

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