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  • Foreign Secretary comments on British Nationals on the Costa Concordia

    The Costa Concordia Italian Cruise Liner ran aground on Friday 13 January off the coast of Giglio island. Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the incident on the Murnaghan programme this morning.

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

  • Foreign Office gives update on human rights in countries of concern

    The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 26 countries of concern. The quarterly updates cover the period from October to December 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges bold steps in Middle East peace talks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process with President Abbas.

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

  • Statement on visa applications in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt updated Parliament on the latest information regarding visa applications in Iran, following the closure of our embassy in Tehran.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update 7 January 2012

    RAF, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan from 1 to 7 January 2012. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Falklands veteran meets Argentine pilot he shot down 30 years ago

    A Royal Navy veteran from the Falklands War has completed an extraordinary journey to meet the Argentine pilot he thought he had shot down and killed during the 1982 conflict.

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

  • Royal Marines practise Olympic security on Thames

    The Green Berets have joined the Metropolitan Police’s Marine Policing Unit for a series of training exercises on the capital’s great artery…

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

  • Historic RAF squadron disbands

    The squadron - which formerly trained fast jet pilots - has been disbanded following the Strategic Defence and Security Review which has resulted…

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

  • Navy captures 13 Somali pirates

    Thirteen Somali pirates were captured on a dhow in the Indian Ocean on Friday by a combination of Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel.

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

  • £4 million boost for 82 local energy schemes

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today announced the first 82 local energy projects to win funding from the new £10m Local Energy Assessment Fund. Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Ho…

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

  • Secretary of State comment on E.ON price cut announcement

    16 January 2012 “We have now seen seven suppliers announce energy price cuts, which is really good news for hard-pressed households struggling…

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

  • Advocate General: Scottish Government consultation won't remove legal problem with referendum

    The Advocate General said that any attempt by the Scottish Government to proceed with a referendum which is outside the Rule of Law would be "a very worrying step for a democratically elected government to take"

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

  • The Future of British Film - Lord Smith publishes his review of British film policy

    Issued on behalf of the Film Policy Review Panel

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

  • Recommendations for future of British film revealed

    Independent review of film policy published

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

  • DFID research: 6th World Water Forum Aims to make Water High on all Political Agendas

    6th World Water Forum to tackle challenges world is facing by mobilising creativity, innovation, competence and know-how in favour of water.

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

  • Bin fines set for the scrap heap

    Hefty fines that punish people for putting rubbish in the wrong bin will be consigned to the scrap heap under plans set out by Defra today.

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

  • Chancellor announces further steps to promote the development of the RMB market in London

    Chancellor announces further steps to promote the development of the RMB market in London.

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

  • New Fiscal Forum meets to discuss tax issues affecting oil and gas

    Economic Secretary to the Treasury Chloe Smith today paid tribute to the economic contribution of the oil and gas industry.

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

  • Mayor receives police and crime commissioner powers

    Police and crime commissioner powers have been transferred to the Mayor of London.

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

  • Mayor of London first to receive police and crime commissioner powers

    PCC powers have been transferred to the Mayor of London who will now determine local policing priorities in consultation with the public.

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