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  • Communications data bill published

    Vital powers to help catch criminals, save lives and protect children were today outlined in the communications data bill.

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

  • Chief executive and chair of new disclosure and barring service announced

    The creation of a new streamlined organisation to oversee a scaled-back criminal records checking and barring system is a step closer.

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

  • British forces help Afghans repair roads in Nad 'Ali

    British forces have been assisting Afghans in Nad 'Ali to repair local roads that are vital to local commerce, helping to build confidence in the Afghan Government and increase stability.

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

  • HMS Ledbury destroys mine in Mediterranean

    Royal Navy divers from HMS Ledbury have helped to blow up a Second World War mine found off Sardinia's busiest port.

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

  • HMS Diamond sets sail on maiden deployment

    HMS Diamond set sail from Portsmouth for the Middle East today on her maiden operational deployment.

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

  • Prince honours RAF children

    Children of Service personnel from RAF Lossiemouth received a surprise on Saturday when The Duke of York, Honorary Air Commodore of the station, attended a Garden Party in their honour.

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

  • UK Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Pakistan

    The UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague arrived in Islamabad earlier today, Tuesday 12 June.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister encourages further reform in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has concluded a visit to Bahrain, where he met senior Bahraini Government officials.

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

  • Minister for Europe discusses UK leadership in the EU and priorities for European cooperation at CityUK Debate

    David Lidington MP attends the CityUK Spring Debate and discusses current economic issues and the future for financial services .

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

  • UNSC resolution keeps Yemen top of the international community's agenda

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments on the UN Security Council unanimously passing Resolution 2051.

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

  • 078/2012 - Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary moves on

    The Secretary of State for Defence has today announced that Permanent Under Secretary of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Ursula Brennan is to move to take up the post of Permanent Secretary (PUS) at the Ministry of Justice (MO…

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

  • 077/2012 - Star of Jubilee celebrations deploys to Gulf

    HMS Diamond, which played a starring role in Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations earlier this month, sails from Portsmouth on Wednesday (June 13) for 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

  • Service personnel selected for Tranche 2 Redundancy Programme

    Personnel from all three Services will today be notified if they have been selected for redundancy in the second tranche of the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme.

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

  • Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary moves on

    The Secretary of State for Defence has today announced that the Permanent Under Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Ursula Brennan is to move to take up the post of Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) from …

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

  • Soldiers of North West Army HQ receive Jubilee Medals

    More than 160 soldiers from 42 (North West) Brigade have received their Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals at a rain-soaked ceremony held in Fulwood Barracks in Preston, Lancashire.

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

  • Top international awards for RAF aerospace doctors

    Two RAF doctors have received international accolades for their work, at the Aerospace Medical Association's annual scientific conference and awards.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 12 June 2012

    The Falkland Islands referendum and the Eurozone Banking Union were among topics discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Prime Minister's response to announcement of Falklands referendum

    "I have always said that it is up to the Falkland Islanders themselves to choose whether they want to be British."

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

  • CSPL appoints new members

    Published 12 June 2012

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  • Francis Maude speech at the World-Class Public Services Conference

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude gave the keynote speech at the World-Class Public Services Conference on 11 June 2012.

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