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  • The Democratic Republic of Congo celebrates 50

    Today marks the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UK, through its Embassy in Kinshasa has published a book to celebrate this anniversary.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Georgian Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague received Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office today.

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

  • Jeremy Browne meets NGO Directors to discuss human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne had an introductory meeting with the directors of eight major NGOs today to discuss the coalition Government’s approach to human rights.

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

  • Prime Minister on Afghanistan

    The Prime Minister has spoken about the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan during Prime Minister’s Questions.

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

  • UK policy in Europe

    Speech by Minister for Europe David Lidington, delivered at the Institute of International and European Affairs in Dublin.

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

  • Afghan checkpoint named after British military policeman

    The British Army and the Afghan National Police have renamed a checkpoint in Helmand province after a military policeman who died protecting the Afghans he was mentoring there.

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

  • Helping stabilise the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) celebrates 50 years of independence, the Stabilisation Unit's John Myers is working with the UN peacekeeping mission to address continuing instability in the east of the coun…

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

  • Defence Secretary affirms co-operation between UK and US

    Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the United States was the theme of Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox’s speech at the Heritage Foundation in Washington…

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

  • Human Rights Convention does not apply to military on overseas operations

    The Supreme Court has ruled today that Article 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) does not extend to members of the UK Armed Forces carrying out military duties abroad outside of UK bases.

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

  • Malmesbury honours soldiers returning from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 9 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) marched through Malmesbury yesterday where, in addition to receiving their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals, they were awarded the 'Freedom' of the historic W…

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

  • Business Minister Edward Davey attends European Business Summit

    Speaking at the European Business Summit in Brussels, Edward Davey said: “Europe is facing deep structural problems. Productivity is shrinking…

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

  • CCC produces its second annual report to Parliament

    The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has produced its second annual report to Parliament: Meeting carbon budgets - ensuring a low-carbon recovery…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's response to the Climate Change Committee's second annual progress report

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: As the Climate Change Committee makes clear, we mustn’t rely on economic…

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

  • Greg Barker response to Green Investment Bank report

    Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has responded to the publication of the Green Investment Bank Comission’s report, “Unlocking …

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

  • Insulation for the nation - 3.5 million more homes to be lagged

    Huhne demands greater lagging effort from energy suppliers

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

  • Chief Operating Officer appointed to the Efficiency and Reform Group

    Ian Watmore is to become the new Chief Operating Officer at the head of the Efficiency and Reform Group.

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

  • Lord Browne appointed to key Whitehall role

    Francis Maude has announced that Lord Browne of Madingley will become the government’s lead Non-Executive Director.

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

  • More than 600 children protected from abuse

    The number of children protected from abuse by a UK national centre has doubled in the past year, according to figures published today.

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

  • Young people hear why education beats poverty

    Stephen O’Brien yesterday urged young people to join the global challenge to get 72 million children from developing countries into school.

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

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during July 2010

    Compensation payable during July 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only).

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