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  • Public urged not to send unsolicited Christmas mail to troops

    The MOD expresses its gratitude for the support and generosity many members of the public show in this period but is reminding them that the…

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

  • Rt Hon Lord Philip to chair Mull of Kintyre crash review

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox announced today that the Rt Hon Lord Philip will chair the independent review of the evidence into the Mull of Kintyre Chinook crash.

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

  • British forces train Kazakh peacekeeping troops

    British soldiers have played a key role in a large-scale, multinational military exercise in Kazakhstan this August helping the Kazakh Ministry of Defence to develop a NATO interoperable brigade.

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

  • Science Minister underlines importance of public engagement at British Science Festival 2010

    Speaking about the festival, Mr Willetts said: “Every year this festival conveys the wonder and importance of science and engineering in a …

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

  • Business Secretary welcomes Free Trade Agreement signature

    Commenting on the signature of the FTA, Vince Cable said: “The signing of the FTA at the European Council today is certainly going to boost…

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

  • Vince Cable - Königswinter Conference 2010 Speech

    It is a pleasure to be at the Konigswinter Conference today. It is 60 years since its inception and the event has played an important role in…

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

  • Lord Brittan hosts South African Deputy President

    Deputy President Motlanthe was at the head of a delegation visiting London that included South African government ministers, officials and the…

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

  • Explaining the science of climate change

    A new website which explains the science behind the headlines on climate change was launched today (16 September 2010).

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

  • 2008 carbon dioxide emissions at local authority and government office region level

    Estimates are published today of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for 2008, and revised estimates for the years 2005-2007, for all UK local authorities…

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

  • Local lagging rates revealed for the first time

    Annual carbon emissions data released A breakdown of how much insulation has been installed in homes across different parts of Britain under…

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

  • London Design Festival 2010

    Ed Vaizey launches robot writers in Trafalgar Square to kick off Design Festival.

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

  • No increase in TV licence fee

    The cost of the TV licence fee will not increase next April.

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

  • Become a London 2012 Games Maker

    Anyone can now volunteer to be a part of the London 2012 Games.

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

  • UK to increase aid money spent on conflict countries

    The Government is set to increase the amount of aid it provides to fragile and conflict-ridden countries. This will boost the fight against extreme poverty and also strengthen DFID’s contribution to national security.

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

  • Development in a conflicted world

    Speech by International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell at the Royal College of Defence Studies on 16 September 2010.

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

  • Urgent action on climate change: Caroline Spelman issues ‘wake-up call’

    The first national assessment of how well prepared the UK is for climate change was published today (16 Sept) by the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC).

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

  • More women needed in UK boardrooms

    Theresa May promises to work more closely with the private sector to help more women make it onto the boards of UK’s top companies.

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

  • Vicars taught how to spot sham marriages

    Around a dozen Church of England vicars were trained in how to spot fraudulent weddings by officers from the UK Border Agency today.

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

  • Home Office consultation to amend law for 2012 policing centre on Wanstead Flats

    A consultation on proposals to allow the police to put a briefing centre on Wanstead Flats for 2012 Games, has been launched.

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

  • Control orders: 11 June 2010 to 10 September 2010

    Section 14(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as…

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