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  • Only 4 days left to contribute to the national curriculum review

    Last chance for the public to shape the new national curriculum for primary and secondary schools in England.

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

  • Almost 9 out of 10 parents think children are being forced to grow up too quickly

    A survey for the review into the commercialisation of childhood shows widespread concern about the pressure on children to grow up too fast.

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

  • Royal Wedding: come together and celebrate

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said people planning a Royal Wedding street party should be able to organise their celebrations without any red tape or legislation getting in the way - and urged people to get planning.

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

  • PM's article on Royal Wedding street parties

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written an article in The Sun urging all communities to get together and celebrate the Royal Wedding on April 29.

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

  • 'Backdoor' bin charging not allowed

    The Coalition government has reminded local councils not to exceed their legal powers by imposing ‘backdoor’ bin taxes.

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

  • Prime Minister busts the myths on red tape for Royal Wedding street parties

    The Prime Minister David Cameron has said today that people planning a Royal Wedding street party should be able to organise their celebrations…

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

  • Rutland flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Rutland has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Keynote speech to Minority Lawyers' Conference

    Speech by Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP

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

  • Operation ELLAMY update - 9 April 2011

    Royal Air Force aircraft hit seven main battle tanks on Friday 8 April 2011 as part of the UK's continued support for NATO's Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR to safeguard the lives of Libyan civilians and enforce UN Secur…

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

  • Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron from 1st Battalion Scots Guards died on 31 March 2011 as a result of wounds he received in Afghanistan on 13 April 2010.

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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Extending the rule of law in Afghanistan

    "We need to be realistic about what we want to achieve on rule of law in Afghanistan, but relentless in pursuing those objectives." - Philip Robson, Head Rule of Law Team, Afghanistan Department, Foreign and Common…

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Afghanistan, Middle East and the United Nations were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deplores the loss of life and injury at Camp Ashraf in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt commented on the Camp Ashraf incident in which at least 17 civilians were killed.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the killing of demonstrators by the Syrian security forces

    Foreign secretary William Hague called on the Syrian Government to uphold its responsibility to protect demonstrators and respect the right of peaceful protest and free speech.

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

  • RAF Reaper reaches 20,000 hours over Afghanistan

    The RAF's Remotely Piloted Air System, the Predator MQ-9 Reaper, has notched up a landmark 20,000 operational flying hours over Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Marines train for beach assault missions

    Contrary to appearances the south coast is not being invaded, rather the Royal Marines landing craft training school has been conducting an action-packed beach assault exercise in Plymouth this week.

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

  • HMS Astute incident

    Two Royal Navy personnel have been involved in a firearms incident at Southampton docks where HMS Astute is alongside. Sadly, one of those injured has now died. Their families have been informed.

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

  • HMS Campbeltown makes historic final voyage to St Nazaire

    Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Campbeltown has marked the 69th anniversary of a World War Two battle with two Royal Navy veterans.

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

  • Government review of tier 4 (student visa): letter to Martin Doel OBE

    Letter dated 29 March 2011 from Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and David Willetts, Minister for Universities…

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