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  • Foreign Secretary and International Development Secretary mark World Refugee Day

    "The need to offer protection to those caught up in violence or persecution, as set out in the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, remains as relevant as ever."

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

  • Jim Paice: sky lanterns are causing problems in the countryside

    Farmers have reported animals being injured, and in some cases dying, from eating the metal wire frames, which can pierce internal organs.

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

  • Private Gareth Leslie William Bellingham killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Gareth Leslie William Bellingham, from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Staffords), serving as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North), w…

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  • Prime Minister offers birthday wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi

    David Cameron phoned Aung San Suu Kyi on her 66th birthday.

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

  • Myth bust: Daily Mail allegations of u-turn

    **The myth: **The Daily Mail alleges that the Government has u-turned on plans to introduce deposit funds on drinks containers and force stores…

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

  • Speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, Sir Nicholas Macpherson at Nuffield College, Oxford University

    Speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Shapps asks lenders to back Britain's self-builders

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps will today call on the country’s biggest mortgage lenders to back a ‘self build revolution’ by lending more to…

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

  • New student finance taskforce launched

    David Willetts backs the new taskforce on student finance, headed by Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.com and former NUS President Wes Streeting.

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

  • A view from Libya: "a great sense of optimism"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked of a "great sense of optimism" among Libyans in Benghazi in his update to Parliament on the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Lord Green speaks at the Economic Forum

    Lord Green to speak about success of UK business in Russia and attractiveness of investing in the UK at the St Petersburg Economic Forum attended by the world’s leaders

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

  • Britain abroad must temper idealism with pragmatism

    In an interview for the New Statesman, the Archbishop of Canterbury quizzes Foreign Secretary William Hague about Bin Laden, Libya and the role of moral values in foreign policy.

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

  • What the EU needs to do to remain competitive

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the publication of a report by British business leaders on priorities for ensuring a strong and competitive EU economy.

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

  • FCO Minister hails UN Human Rights Council resolution on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity

    "We are committed to ensuring that all people are free to live their lives in a safe and just environment."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress at the UN Human Rights Council

    Following the conclusion of the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Council's work on a number of key issues including human rights in Libya, Syria and Bela…

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

  • Lorraine Kelly launches Armed Forces Day 2011

    Following her dramatic entry to Edinburgh city centre, Ms Kelly was ordered across an assault course by some of the Army’s fittest soldiers,…

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

  • Prince Charles praises Paras

    Paratroopers recently returned from Afghanistan were praised for their 'selfless service and commitment' on the front line by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on 16 June 2011.

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

  • RAF personnel wake up to ‘recycled’ bedrooms at Northolt

    London-based RAF personnel will be sleeping in some of the greenest beds in town, thanks to an innovative project to recycle unwanted temporary accommodation.

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

  • Squadron's longest serving member slides into retirement

    Burmese Python, Squadron Leader Eric Aldrovandi, 14 Squadron's mascot, slid into retirement yesterday after a 25-year career with the Royal Air Force.

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

  • Edward Davey comment on the Pregnant Workers Directive

    Edward Davey said: “This is a good result. The fact that so many other Member States have echoed our worries sends a clear message that this…

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

  • Willetts welcomes new student finance taskforce

    The independent taskforce will work to combat the myths around the changes to English student finance in 2012 and will seek to reassure potential…

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