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  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli opposition leader

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni to discuss UK-Israel relations and recent events in the region.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes announcement of retrial for Bahraini medics

    The UK welcomes the Bahraini Attorney General's announcement that the cases of medical personnel who had been sentenced to between 5 and 15 years in prison will be retried in a civil court.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses future of the Commonwealth with Kamalesh Sharma

    Commonwealth Secretary General discuses priorities for forthcoming Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

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

  • RAF medics help keep planes flying over Libya

    Helping to keep the UK's aircrew and support staff fit and healthy and flying aircraft over Libya in support of NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR is a team of RAF medical staff.

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

  • Apache pilot honoured for bravery in Afghanistan

    An Army officer is to receive the Air Force Cross for his 'selflessness and extraordinary professionalism' in piloting his Apache helicopter in dangerous situations to assist casualty rescue missions in Afghanistan.

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

  • Princess presents bravery award to Navy helicopter crew

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal presented the crew of HMS Chatham's Lynx helicopter with a bravery award at the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society's Skill and Gallantry Awards this week.

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

  • Injured Royal Marines in adventure therapy

    Fourteen injured Royal Marines are in Gibraltar this week undertaking a variety of activities as part of their rehabilitation.

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

  • Afghanistan operational air update

    RAF and Royal Navy personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan in the week of 26 September to 2 October 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • The Postal Services Act 2011: direction to Ofcom to impose a notification condition

    Ministerial direction to Ofcom, signed by Edward Davey on behalf of the Secretary of State, to impose a notification condition under the Postal…

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  • Foreign Secretary Twitter Q&A on the London Conference on Cyberspace

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions ahead of the London Conference on Cyberspace in November.

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

  • New online patent inspection service launched

    The service is open to anyone, benefiting businesses researching patents, patent attorneys working for clients protecting their IP rights and…

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

  • Government proposes new rules to save SMEs £millions in reporting and accountancy fees

    The consultation on _Audit Exemptions and Change of Accounting Framework _sets out plans to allow more small companies and subsidiaries to decide…

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

  • Scottish Secretary calls for clarity over excise duty demands

    Michael Moore said the Scottish Government's call for the devolution of Excise Duty was "full of contradictions".

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

  • Big Society drive to boost local social action begins

    The £80 million Community First fund, which will provide small grants to community groups and local social action projects, opened today.

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

  • Strong response to Film Policy Review’s call for evidence

    Over 300 responses were received.

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

  • Government plans to slash live entertainment red tape

    Following the Red Tape Challenge, Minister vows to reduce ’pointless bureaucracy’ for smaller events.

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

  • Latest figures on UK aid spending released

    Today the British Government released the latest official figures on foreign aid spending up to 2010.

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

  • DFID research: Systematic review database just one click away

    3ie has launched the first searchable online database of international development systematic reviews.

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

  • Young voices heard on riots, gangs and youth violence

    Young people voice their opinions on the August riots and tackling gangs and youth violence, in face-to-face discussion with ministers.

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

  • New research partnerships set to boost patient treatments and economic growth

    The government has launched the first two National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partnerships for early stage health research

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