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  • Treasury increases Ring Fence Expenditure Supplement to support investment in North Sea Oil

    The government today announced an increase in the annual rate of the Ring Fence Expenditure Supplement for the North Sea fiscal regime.

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

  • Chancellor announces appointment of Robert Jenkins as an external member of the Interim Financial Policy Committee

    The Chancellor today announced that, he has appointed Robert Jenkins to the interim Financial Policy Committee (FPC) as an external member.

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

  • Temporary co-ordination of airports for the 2012 London Olympic Games

    Over 35 identified airports to be "temporarily coordinated" during the 2012 Olympic period.

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

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund

    39 proposals funded with over £155 million to deliver local economic growth whilst cutting carbon emissions from transport.

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

  • New mentoring scheme for British businesses

    A new scheme will offer support on a range of issues faced by businesses covering the whole of the UK.

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

  • Alina Ibragimova on freedom of expression in Britain

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova discusses the open-mindedness of British audiences towards all forms of music.

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

  • “Mining is the future for Afghanistan”: UK Special Representative

    UK Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, UK Trade & Investment Asia Director, John Saville, and Afghanistan’s Minister of Mines, Mr Wahidullah Shahrani, co-chaired a mining symposium at Lanca…

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the Thai elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following elections in Thailand on 3 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets African Union Chair

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met African Union Chairperson Dr Jean Ping in London on 4 July.

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

  • Foreign Office review of consular evacuation procedures

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has placed a review of consular evacuation procedures in the House of Commons library.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks at unveiling of statue of US President Ronald Reagan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the unveiling of a statue of Ronald Reagan in London on 4 July.

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

  • Sailor defends base in Helmand from attack

    Just as the sun was setting on Checkpoint (CP) Salaang in Helmand province, machine gun fire was heard coming from a neighbouring compound. …

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

  • Royal Marines return from injury to the front line

    Marine Mark Hendry from X-ray Company was badly wounded when his patrol was ambushed in Sangin during Operation HERRICK 9, an experience he …

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

  • RAF Hercules fleet moves to Brize Norton

    RAF Lyneham’s Station Commander, Group Captain John Gladston, flew the first aircraft to land at Brize Norton. He said: “This is our last…

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

  • Gaming technology helping UK forces prepare for Afghanistan

    Two years ago, PlayStation-style war games helped soldiers of 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) get ready for their tour of Iraq. Before …

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

  • David Willetts secures agreement for cheaper access to space

    The government has today reduced the minimum insurance demanded for licensing routine satellites from €110m to €60m. This will save industry…

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

  • Graham Allen launches second report on Early Intervention

    Graham Allen, MP, has today launched his second report on behalf of HMG on Early Intervention: Smart Investment, Massive Savings.

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

  • Over 750 young athletes from across the capital compete in a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports

    Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson join schools taking part in the London School Games, part of the 2012 sports legacy.

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

  • The Endowment Century

    Today is a slightly daunting anniversary for me. In my first speech as Culture Secretary last year, I quoted Grayson Perry speaking about the…

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

  • Police reform: Home Secretary's speech to ACPO summer conference

    The Home Secretary gave this speech in Harrogate on 4 July 2011. This version is as spoken, not as written.

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