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  • Afghan Army Chief returns to Sandhurst

    During his visit, General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Afghanistan’s Chief of the General Staff, met three officer cadets from Afghanistan who are …

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

  • HMS Liverpool protects Libya's civilian population

    As part of the UK's ongoing involvement in Operation ELLAMY, Royal Navy destroyer HMS Liverpool has been working tirelessly to protect Libya's civilian population under threat of attack from Colonel Gaddafi's for…

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

  • New Zealand renews Afghanistan troop commitment

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed the announcement by the New Zealand government that they will maintain their Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Bamyan province until 2014.

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

  • Royal Navy patrol vessels gather for squadron exercise

    The ships of 1st Patrol Boat Squadron left Portsmouth Naval Base in tight formation at 1000hrs, and, once in open water, started a series of…

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

  • UK military liaison advisory team to be sent to Libya

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has announced that the National Security Council has decided to expand the diplomatic team already in Benghazi, led by Christopher Prentice, to include an additional military liaison adv…

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

  • MOD hosts industry event for East Midlands and Eastern England Regional Framework

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation's Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) team has staged an Industry Day event for companies interested in the new commercial arrangements for construction projects in the East Mi…

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to the president of Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary William Hague wishes President Alassane Ouattara and the people of Cote d'Ivoire a more peaceful future.

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

  • UK pledges support for Chernobyl safety

    The United Kingdom today joined international partners in contributing to a fund to ensure the permanent safety of the site of the 1986 Chernobyl…

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

  • Government appoints Chief Procurement Officer to cut waste

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has announced that John Collington will become the first Chief Procurement Officer for all of government.

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

  • Common weed has hidden superpowers

    A plant that used to be killed as a weed could soon be farmed for essential fatty acids.

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

  • Price benchmarking and reducing non-pay spend

    TThis letter from Jim Easton, National Director for Improvement and Efficiency invites NHS trusts to consider joining the Product Pricing Project to find out how the prices they are paying for a sample of clinical products c…

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  • Department for Education confirms a number of public appointments

    New and extended appointments were made to the School Teachers’ Review Body, QCDA, National College and Partnerships for Schools.

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

  • Eric Pickles urges England to fly the flag for St George's Day

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today called on the people of England to fly their nation’s flag with pride to mark St George’s Day this …

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

  • Government publishes response to its call for evidence on early access to pension savings

    Financial Secretary to the Treasury, today published the Government’s response to the call for evidence on early access to pension savings.

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

  • Battling malaria in India

    How a DFID supported health programme in rural India is helping to raise awareness of malaria prevention and treatment among vulnerable tribal communities

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  • Don't crack up this Easter

    For British nationals about to travel over Easter, we have lots of information to help make sure you have an enjoyable getaway.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Passover message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends best wishes for Passover to the Jewish community in Britain and across the world.

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

  • Injured soldier runs 26 miles with body armour

    At 5:17am on 17 April Major Al Jarvis, who is serving in Lashkar Gah, went for a run. Six hours and twenty five minutes later he completed 26 miles around the military headquarters of Task Force Helmand.

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

  • UK to provide emergency evacuations and medical aid for Libya

    Britain is to help 5,000 people trapped in Misurata escape the besieged city and will provide vital medical assistance to those who remain in towns across western Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Nigerian Presidential elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the announcement from Professor Jega, Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission that Goodluck Jonathan has won the Nigerian Presidential election with 57% of the vote.

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