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Updated Between 1 January 2012
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  • Eric Pickles gives councils back the freedom to pray

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles today (18 February 2012) gave local councils a major new power that will allow town halls to continue…

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

  • Tax arrangements of public sector appointments: secretary of state letter

    Letter from the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about tax arrangements of public sector appointments

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

  • Foreign Office launches two films for London Fashion Week

    London Fashion Week takes place from 17-22 February. In our two short films, fashion designers John Rocha and Louise Kennedy talk about finding creative inspiration in Britain.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges comprehensive action to combat Afghan drugs trade

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has welcomed renewed international commitments to strengthen efforts to tackle the Afghan drugs trade.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Prime Minister and French President discuss Syria at UK-France Summit

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy met in Paris for the UK-France Summit on 17 February. Syria was one of the areas discussed.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update 11 February 2012

    RAF personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan from 5 to 11 February 2012. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • Disabled Service personnel shine at snow sports championships

    The recent 2012 Inter-Services Ski and Snowboard Championships (ISSSC) saw the Combined Services Disabled Ski Team (CSDST) put a difficult season behind them to deliver a confident performance.

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

  • Afghan soldiers take over new patrol base

    Patrol Base Jahan Zeb, which was built by Afghan contractors over four months, has been officially handed over to 280 warriors of the 4th Kandak…

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

  • Navy's next helicopter completes trials on HMS Iron Duke

    The Royal Navy's next generation helicopter, Wildcat, has completed demanding trials aboard HMS Iron Duke, laying the groundwork for future operations.

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

  • British and French soldiers train together at Otterburn

    British and French soldiers have been taking part in a training exercise this week at the Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland as part of the continuing relationship between French and British Army units.

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

  • Tuition fee challenge fails

    “The Court recognised the consultation and analysis we carried out. It also recognised the extensive debate which took place, both inside and…

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

  • Energy Alliance with France brings jobs and investment

    Press ref: 2012/012 The UK and France today put the green economy and energy security at the heart of their relationship. This came as companies…

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

  • GREAT goes global

    90 million people to see adverts in Britain’s biggest ever international tourism campaign.

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

  • Victoria Beckham becomes GREAT ambassador

    Fashion icon to act as international ambassador for tourism campaign.

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

  • Medical help and food for Syrians caught up in violence

    New UK aid will get vitally needed food, water and medical supplies to tens of thousands of people across the country

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

  • Fairtrade taste for Ministers

    Ahead of Fairtrade fortnight Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell and Minister Alan Duncan sampled some of the UK's finest Fairtrade teas and coffees.

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

  • More support for male victims of domestic violence

    Organisations that support male victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse will receive a share of £225,000.

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP; Breakfast Seminar, Berlin Embassy

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Dame Fiona Caldicott to lead review into confidentiality and the sharing of health and social care information

    Dame Fiona Caldicott to lead a review of the balance between protecting patient information and its sharing, to improve patient care

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