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  • 093/2012 - ARMY 2020: DEFINING THE FUTURE OF THE BRITISH ARMY

    Plans to redesign the Army into an agile, capable, formidable force for the future have been announced today by the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and the head of the Army, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Peter Wall.

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

  • CGS outlines rationale behind today's Army 2020 announcement

    Writing in The Times newspaper, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Peter Wall has outlined the thinking behind the changes to be made to the Army in today's Army 2020 announcement.

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

  • Forces flag-raisers prepare for Olympics duties

    Personnel from all three Services are preparing for their duties as flag-raisers during the 100 Team Welcome and 805 Victory Ceremonies due to take place over the course of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Future Reserve Forces 2020

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced that the Government accepts the broad thrust of the six recommendations made in the review of the United Kingdom's Reserve Forces published on 18 July 2011.

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

  • Army 2020: transforming the British Army for the future

    Today the Secretary of State announced the outcome of the Army 2020 review setting out how the Army will transform to become a smaller, integrated and more adaptable army than it is today.

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

  • Lord Green hails top European inward investment ranking for the UK

    The UK is placed second in the world for attracting inward investment, after the United States, up from third place last year. Lord Green…

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

  • Cities’ economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    The core cities are Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester. These eight largest and most economically…

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

  • New board member for the Higher Education Funding Council for England

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science said: “I am delighted to welcome Mark to the HEFCE Board. He brings with him a vast…

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

  • Business Secretary backs growth in Yorkshire

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The Government is committed to help close the gap between North and South and encourage strong and …

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

  • Vince Cable comments on GKN/Volvo

    **Notes to editors **1. The Government’s economic policy objective is to achieve ‘strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is more evenly…

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

  • Call for evidence to help independent renewable generators access the electricity market

    Government is publishing a call for evidence to assess and address barriers to market access that independent renewable generators may be experiencing…

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

  • Lord Deben put forward as Chair of Committee on Climate Change

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today announced that Lord Deben has been selected as the preferred candidate to succeed Lord…

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

  • Armitt report hails construction of Olympic Park a superb advertisement for UK

    Olympic project a perfect mix of expertise, imagination and ambition.

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

  • Syria: Britain to double humanitarian aid

    The announcement of further British support comes in response to a UN estimate that 1.5 million people are in urgent need because of the violence

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

  • DFID research: Connect South Campaign Pledges to Support Southern Researchers

    GDNet launch a campaign to encourage the adoption of a more inclusive approach to southern researchers’ knowledge.

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

  • Jenny Grey to leave Cabinet Office

    Executive Director for Government Communication, Jenny Grey, is to leave the cvil service to take up a new post at Citigroup.

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

  • Damian Green's speech to the national asylum stakeholder forum

    Speech by Damian Green on 5 July 2012 - written speech (not as delivered).

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

  • Damian Green: Identity and Passport Service annual report and accounts 2011-12

    Written ministerial statement on 5 July 2012 by Damian Green (Minister of State for Immigration), and in the House of Lords by Lord Henley.

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

  • Plain packaging consultation deadline extended

    Public Health Minister Anne Milton said: "Smoking remains one of the most significant challenges to public health".  

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

  • Patients and staff asked to name their NHS heroes

    A new recognition scheme for all NHS staff has been launched as ministers mark the 64th anniversary of the NHS.

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