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  • Aspiring mutuals get vital government funding boost

    The Cabinet Office's Mutuals Support Programme is helping more than 20 mutuals spin out from the public sector.

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

  • Countering terrorism overseas

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks about countering terrorism overseas.

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

  • Cold weather alert: lowered to level 1

    Following a level 2 alert issued on 4 February 2013, temperatures have now risen across England and the Cold Weather Plan alert indicator has reverted to level 1.

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

  • Baroness Warsi addresses members of UN Security Council

    Baroness Warsi hosted incoming and outgoing members of UN Security Council, reviewed achievements of 2012, and outlined priorities for 2013.

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

  • Defence Secretary welcomes US troop reduction in Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has welcomed President Obama's announcement that US troop numbers will be reduced by 34,000 by this time next year, ahead of the departure of all NATO combat troops by the end of 2014.

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

  • New way of buying services will save money and boost business with SMEs

    A new single route for government to buy consultancy services, where appropriate, will make it cheaper and give more work to smaller firms.

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

  • Foreign Office summons North Korean Ambassador

    Following yesterday’s nuclear test by North Korea, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire summoned North Korean Ambassador.

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

  • Libya conference in Paris: communiqué

    Read the English version of the Paris communiqué issued following the International Ministerial Conference on Libya on 12 February 2013.

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

  • The Foreign Secretary argues for an effective International Arms Trade Treaty.

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague: History will not forgive those who seek to prevent it and we will not rest until we have secured it.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 13 February 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the economy and horsemeat.

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

  • Review of what EU membership means for the UK

    Minister for Europe invites contributions to review of how EU membership affects the UK at meeting hosted by Centre for European Reform.

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

  • Armed Forces veterans asked how transition to civilian life can be improved

    Former Service personnel and their families are being asked how the transition to civilian life could be improved for Armed Forces leavers.

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

  • Units to deploy as part of Herrick 18 announced

    The units due to deploy to Afghanistan as part of Operation Herrick 18 have been announced by the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns North Korean nuclear test

    The UK will begin urgent consultations with Security Council partners calling for a robust response to this latest development.

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

  • Intellect’s new year defence dinner

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • London 2012 Games: Settlement between LOCOG and G4S security

    This written ministerial statement on security at the 2012 Olympic Games was laid on 12 February in the House of Commons by Theresa May and…

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 12 February 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Leveson, horsemeat, Back to Work and Mali.

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

  • Statement on President Goodluck Jonathan meeting with PM

    Leaders discussed key growth sectors, including oil and gas and ensuring maximum investment from other countries in Nigeria's energy sector.

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

  • Prime Minister David Cameron and Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf

    The leaders welcomed the UK-Pakistan Joint Education Programme, which has helped more than 1 million Pakistani children enrol in school since 2010.

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

  • 2 PWRR soldiers step down from ceremonial duties

    Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (2 PWRR) have stepped down from state ceremonial duties.

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