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  • Royal Navy bomb disposal expert awarded for efforts in Afghanistan

    A Royal Navy bomb disposal expert has been officially commended for his outstanding work training the Afghan National Army (ANA) to deal with deadly improvised explosive devices.

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

  • Minehunters protect drifting ship in pirate waters

    While Royal Navy warships protect the London Olympics, others have rushed to prevent a pirate attack in the Middle East.

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

  • HMS Chiddingfold ready to go back to work

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold is back in the water after spending eight months in dry dock for a significant upgrade.

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

  • Vince Cable visits Lancashire to see benefits of Regional Growth Fund

    Lucite International which designs, develops and manufactures acrylic-based products was awarded £2.2 million in round two of the Regional Growth…

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

  • 107/2012 - Army Officer takes Olympic rowing gold

    Royal Artillery Captain Heather Stanning secured Team GB’s first gold medal of the London 2012 Olympics in the rowing regatta at Eton Dorney today. The win is also the first time an Olympic gold medal has been won in rowing …

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

  • Olympic gold for Army's Heather Stanning

    Army officer Captain Heather Stanning has won Great Britain's first Olympic gold medal. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • HMS Daring returns from maiden deployment

    HMS Daring returned to her home in Portsmouth today after completing her maiden operational deployment to the Middle East.

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

  • Prime Minister pays flying visit to Olympics air security personnel

    The Prime Minister visited personnel from the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy yesterday to say thank you for their contribution to delivering a safe Olympic Games.

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

  • MOD scientist develops multiple-substance detection device

    A new biological device that can sample and detect a range of hazardous substances and explosives at the same time has been created by a Ministry of Defence scientist.

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

  • Looking abroad for next steps in Civil Service Reform Programme

    Francis Maude announced the first award from the government's new Contestable Policy Fund.

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

  • Response to recent misleading press reports on fire statistics

    DCLG responds to incorrect reports that arson attacks and fire deaths are increasing and fewer smoke alarms are in use.

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

  • 106/2012 - New Armed Forces pension proposed

    Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions, under a new scheme proposed today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Prince Charles visits Olympics air security force at RAF Boulmer

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has visited RAF Boulmer to gain an understanding of the integral role that the Station and the Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS) Force will play in the Olympic air security op…

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

  • RAF Kinloss becomes Kinloss Barracks

    RAF Kinloss marked the end of an era last week as the base was handed over to the Army and became Kinloss Barracks.

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

  • New Armed Forces pension proposed

    Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions under a new scheme proposed today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Cabinet Office stands up for prompt payment for SMEs

    The latest 'Mystery Shopper' cases reveal three new cases where payment issues for SMEs have been successfully resolved.

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: John Collington, Chief Procurement Officer, Cabinet Office

    Approval for John Collington, Government Chief Procurement Officer, Cabinet Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Steve Lamey, Director General, HM Revenue and Customs

    Approval for Steve Lamey, Director General Benefits and Credits, and HMRC Commissioner, HM Revenue and Customs, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • Attorney General vetoes release of Cabinet meeting minutes discussing Iraq war

    Notes from meetings of the previous government will not be made public.

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: David Behan, Director General, Department of Health

    Approval for David Behan, former Director General, Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships, Department of Health, on appointments taken up after Crown service.

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