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Updated Between 1 January 2010
and 31 December 2010
  • David Verey appointed as DCMS lead non-executive director

    Lead non-executive brings business and sector skills as part of Government-wide initiative.

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

  • Government announces 2012 legacy plans

    London 2012 brings sporting, economic and social benefits to UK.

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

  • Shott report into local television published

    Nicholas Shott’s report into the conditions necessary for financially viable local TV stations has been published today. 

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

  • More funding for Olympic and Paralympic sports

    UK Sport announces £2.6 million increase for success in 2012.

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

  • Mitchell: Aid agencies to focus on value for money

    Announcement of Programme Partnership Arrangements the UK Government will support.

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

  • Chief Executive appointed to new Government Agency

    Catherine Brown as the first Chief Executive of the new Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA).

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

  • Local authorities receive additional funding to prepare for floods

    Funding will be allocated to Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs).

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

  • Professor Munro wants to hear from child protection professionals

    Professor Munro asks child protection professionals to be frank about what needs to change and the best ways to reform the system.

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

  • Stay safe and warm this Christmas

    With the country in the grip of what’s set to be the coldest December for 100 years, England’s Fire and Rescue Services are advising their residents…

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

  • Industrial action at Portugal's airports

    Baggage handlers and check-in staff call off the strike scheduled for the Christmas period.

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

  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Five year strategy published

    The UK has just published a 5-year strategy for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

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

  • Building stability in Helmand, Afghanistan

    Paul Amato, Deputy Head of Mission at the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction team, has visited Musa Qala to hear about progress there.

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

  • Strengthening UK ties with the Netherlands

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Minister for Europe David Lidington met with the Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal today.

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

  • Minister defends need for private space in diplomacy in the Internet age

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt argued the case for the FCO’s digital engagement activities during a Westminster Hall debate, whilst emphasising the need for certain diplomatic communications to remain private.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses UK concern following Belarus elections

    I urge the Belarusian authorities to ensure that all detainees are given access to adequate medical care and legal representation'

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

    Mr Arthur Snell has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda

    Mr Benedict Llewellyn-Jones OBE will succeed Mr Nicholas Cannon OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

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

  • Westminster Hall debate: Effects on Diplomacy of Internet Technologies

    Full text of the Westminster Hall debate on the effect of the Internet on diplomacy and the work of the Foreign Office. Includes Hansard references.

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

  • Rivet Joint joins Future Force 2020

    The most complex military sales case the UK has undertaken with the US Air Force for the last 70 years is well under way.

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

  • The right track to irreversible progress in Afghanistan

    While there had been substantial progress in 2010 in Afghanistan the gains are not irreversible and there is much to be achieved in 2011 senior British military and civilian officials said yesterday.

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