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  • British Government encourages Honduras to keep improving protection of journalists

    The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) released its Human Rights and Democracy Report 2014 on 12 March, which underlines Honduras challenges and advances toward the protection of journalists.

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

  • Government response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill

    The government has published its response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill, after pre-legislative scrutiny.

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

  • Government announces refreshed Talent Action Plan

    New measures announced to help under-represented and disadvantaged groups succeed in the civil service.

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

  • PM call with President Rouhani of Iran, 26 March 2015

    David Cameron spoke with President Rouhani on the negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme, bilateral relations and Yemen.

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

  • Role for the EU single market in the digital economy

    Speech about the importance of digital in the EU single market, that also sets out the UK's digital priorities.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 26 March 2015

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about PM's phone call with President of Iran, Alps plane crash and Speaker vote.

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

  • State Opening of Parliament to take place on 27 May 2015

    Parliament has been prorogued. The Prime Minister will ask Her Majesty to summon the new Parliament to meet on Monday 18 May.

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

  • MOD helicopter contract will sustain more than 1,000 UK jobs

    The MOD has awarded a helicopter support contract worth £580 million to AgustaWestland, sustaining more than 1,000 jobs across the UK.

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

  • RAF delivers vital UN supplies in South Sudan

    An RAF C-130 aircraft will today leave RAF Brize Norton, on a UN mission to deliver vital supplies to remote Malakal in South Sudan.

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

  • New recognition for Reserve and Regular military service

    Reserve forces will be rewarded for their commitment with a new post nominal award, while regulars may receive a new Long Service medal.

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

  • UK troops to train moderate Syrian opposition

    The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will provide military training to Syrian moderate opposition forces.

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

  • Wrexham construction contract signed

    Construction work on a new prison in North Wales is set to be stepped up after the contract to build it was officially signed.

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

  • Webinar: introduction to the Centre for Defence Enterprise

    Join this webinar to find out more about Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) research funding opportunities.

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  • Banks agree protocol on branch closures

    High street banks, consumer groups and the government have signed up to an industry-wide agreement to minimise the impact of branch closures.

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

  • Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online

    The Digital Friends initiative will recruit civil servants to share skills with friends, family and neighbours and help them get online.

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

  • Five new providers join flagship identity verification service

    The public will get more choice when verifying their identities online using the GOV.UK Verify service.

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

  • MOD announces appointment of the Chief Executive for Defence Equipment and Support

    The MOD is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Douglas as the Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).

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

  • Hansard Society launches 2015 Audit of Political Engagement

    This year's Audit asked questions formerly included in CSPL's biennial surveys of public attitudes.

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  • MOD responds to Defence Committee report on ISIL action

    The Government has responded to the Defence Select Committee’s report on the UK’s activity to tackle ISIL, rejecting the suggestion that the UK’s contribution has been “modest”.

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

  • Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

    Local and regional councils have been recognised by Cabinet Office as leading the way in open data and transparency.

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