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  • New guidance on reducing the risk of illness when open water swimming

    Public Health England (PHE) has published a leaflet about open water swimming, which means swimming in lakes, rivers and reservoirs.

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  • Tank commanders tested

    Aspiring Challenger 2 tank commanders have just completed their final test exercise on Salisbury Plain Training Area.

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  • AFPRB 2012 report: MOD statement

    Written ministerial statement by Secretary of Defence Philip Hammond announcing the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body's 2012 report.

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

  • Electric route for Lake District

    Plans unveiled to allow electric trains to run on 10 miles of route between Oxenholme Lake District station and Windermere station.

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

  • DFID Research: Linking insects to forest conservation through honey and silk

    A new case study highlights how communities in Mwingi, Kenya, are reducing ecosystem degradation and accelerating economic development

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

  • DFID Research: Science-led innovation protects livestock from the Tsetse fly in Kenya

    New collars developed to protect livestock from infection

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

  • DFID Research: Capturing the stories of sustainable development from indigenous communities

    A farmers conservation group in western Kenya provides the focus for one of the case studies in a new series produced by the Equator Initiative

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague announces visit to Sweden

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague will visit Sweden on 28-29 August, at the invitation of Sweden’s Foreign Minister Bildt.

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

  • Government and industry join forces to help get more women and girls in STEM

    Jo Swinson calls on experts to drive forward action to increase female representation in science, technology, engineering and maths careers.

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

  • National Probation Service appointments announced

    Two people have been appointed to head up the new National Probation Service (NPS), the public sector body tasked with protecting the public from the most dangerous offenders in England and Wales, Justice Minister Jeremy Wri…

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

  • Measles cases drop, but MMR still to catch-up

    Cases of measles fell during June, with 113 confirmed cases across England.

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  • Next steps for children’s congenital heart surgery

    The next steps for reviewing the provision of children’s heart surgery across England have been published by NHS England.

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

  • DFID Research: Humanitarian Evidence Synthesis and Communication Programme call for proposals

    The Humanitarian Evidence Synthesis and Communication Programme is looking for applicants to develop and communicate rigorous synthesis products

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

  • New British Ambassador to the Republic of Congo

    The new British Ambassador to the Republic of Congo, Diane Corner, presented her credentials to President Denis Sassou Nguesso on 7 August 2013.

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

  • HMRC’s most wanted: gallery of tax fugitives published as another caught

    HM Revenue & Customs publishes updated list and announces tax fraudster apprehended at Heathrow Airport while travelling on a false passport, after almost ten years on the run.

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

  • Supporting Cyprus public sector reform

    British High Commissioner, Matthew Kidd, signs agreement with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mr Christos Patsalides.

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

  • British Citizenship

    Information on registration, naturalisation or renunciation

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

  • UK takes further step to become a global leader in offshore wind

    The UK is set to remain the biggest market for offshore wind with the potential to install 18GW of generating capacity by 2020.

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

  • Wales Office Minister: Summer sunshine a boost for Brecon tourism industry

    Wales Office minister visits Brecon and Radnorshire tourism destinations.

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

  • Councils can quickly stop illegal encampments

    New guidance tells councillors and residents about using powers against illegal and unauthorised traveller sites.

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