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  • Grant Shapps outlines 'the most radical reforms to social housing for a generation'

    The Housing Minister has called on housing associations and developers to take advantage of a new scheme to build more affordable homes.

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

  • Affordable homes programme

    The Minister for Housing and Local Government (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps): Further to my Written Statement of 9 December 2010, I am today announcing…

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

  • 2011/02/14 - Quarterly Statement on Afghanistan

    Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence to the House of Commons on Monday 14 February 2011.

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

  • Foreign Office help & information for British nationals in Egypt

    Following the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, large demonstrations are still possible across Egypt.

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

  • Minister for Africa strengthens ties with Nigeria and Ghana

    Henry Bellingham has arrived in Nigeria, the first destination of a week long visit to west Africa.

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

  • A year with MI6

    Celebrating 100 years of the Secret Intelligence Service, artist James Hart Dyke was invited to record their work in a series of paintings and sketches.

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

  • Travel advice for European football matches this week

    Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool are playing in Europe this week. Check our travel advice for fans if you're going to the match.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls on Iranian authorities to protect Freedom of Expression and Association

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following protests in Iran on 14 February.

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

  • "The UK will always uphold the right to freedom of speech"

    Commenting on the sentencing of Tal al-Mallouhi in Syria today, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt calls for the blogger's release.

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

  • Minister for Africa highlights opportunities in Angola

    "This Government is committed to strengthening bilateral trade relations with Angola, and to ensuring that we have the right foundations that enable sustainable growth and development."

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

  • "The UK will be an active and distinctive voice in the Middle East"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague made a statement to Parliament on recent developments in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • New lightweight ration packs hit the front line

    New lightweight ration packs which feature easy to carry new menus that can be eaten quickly whilst on patrol have arrived on the front line in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Minister and Air Chief visit Afghanistan

    The Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of the Air Staff, have visited Afghanistan to talk with British forces personnel.

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

  • Theo the superhero dog

    Theo, a Springer spaniel cross who holds the record for finding the most improvised explosive devices and weapons in Afghanistan, has had his tour extended due to his amazing success.

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

  • Minister for Europe promotes EU enlargement

    Minister for Europe David Lidington visited Austria to promote EU enlargement saying “opportunities lie not in a European Union that is standing still”.

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

  • Michael Moore talks to The Scottish Farmer about the Common Agricultural Policy

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore spoke to The Scottish Farmer about the Common Agricultural Policy.

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

  • Big Society Bank could back social ISAs for everyday savers

    Francis Maude and Nick Hurd have unveiled a new strategy to grow the social investment market.

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

  • Change to BBC Agreement

    The BBC Agreement has today been amended to allow for changes to the funding of the BBC World Service.

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

  • Annual Report on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games published

    The London 2012 Games remain on time and within budget, data published today by the Government and ODA confirms.

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

  • Spring Supplementary Estimates 2010-11

    Spring Supplementary Estimates 2010-11 are presented to the House of Commons today as HC790.

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