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  • CDS and PUS Christmas messages to staff 2011

    The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and the MOD Permanent Secretary (PUS) have written a joint Christmas message to all staff, and separately CDS has written to all Service personnel.

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

  • Government confirms commitment to the SBAs in Cyprus

    The Government has accepted the recommendations in the Cyprus Review on Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) and confirmed its enduring commitment to the SBAs in Cyprus.

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

  • Quango reforms take a leap forward as Public Bodies Act receives Royal Assent

    The Public Bodies Act has received Royal Assent: this is expected to increase the transparency and accountability of public bodies.

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

  • UK Export Finance demonstrates its commitment to Libyan reconstruction

    UKEF increases risk capacity for Libya to £375 million.

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

  • Castlemartin staff praised for helping rescue stranded sailors

    Carl Bryant and Chris Fowler used their experience and radar facilities at the range to help the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre locate …

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

  • Why Armed Forces attitude surveys matter

    Each year, for the last five years, Service personnel are encouraged to say how they are feeling about things like commitment to the job, living…

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

  • Last RAF convoy comes home following Libya operations

    The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has welcomed home the final RAF vehicle convoy from Italy following the end of UK operations over Libya.

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

  • RFA ship awarded Firmin Sword of Peace

    Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Largs Bay has won the Firmin Sword of Peace for her role in the Haiti disaster relief effort last year.

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

  • French Prime Minister honours RAF navigator

    An RAF officer has received the Croix de la Valeur Militaire (Cross of Military Valour) with bronze star from the Prime Minister of France for actions taken while serving with the French Air Force in Afghanistan.

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

  • HM Treasury appointment

    Following an external competition process, Sharon White has been appointed Director General, Public Spending in HM Treasury.

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

  • New powers to deal with suspected terrorists

    Suspected terrorists face tough controls under a new law given Royal Assent today, the Home Secretary said.

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

  • Accountability and transparency for fire and rescue authorities

    A consultation on a new Fire and Rescue National Framework was launched today (13 December 2011) by the Fire and Rescue Minister Bob Neill. …

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

  • Accountability and transparency for fire and rescue authorities

    A consultation on a new Fire and Rescue National Framework was launched today (13 December 2011) by the Fire and Rescue Minister Bob Neill. …

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt will discuss recent developments, in particular the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry while on a two day visit to Bahrain.

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

  • The flying chef of Afghanistan

    A chef from the British Army has been flying around the front line in Helmand province, Afghanistan, feeding troops in austere locations using only basic equipment to produce quality meals.

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

  • RFA Wave Ruler returns to UK after 21-month deployment

    RFA Wave Ruler arrived home yesterday, 12 December 2011, after spending nearly two years working across hurricane zones and drug-trafficking routes.

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

  • Commander-in-Chief visits new RAF intelligence aircraft training programme

    The second-highest-ranking Royal Air Force officer has visited British personnel who are being trained in America to use the Rivet Joint aircraft - the RAF's new airborne signals intelligence aircraft.

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

  • Voters to have power to remove MPs for serious wrongdoing

    The public will be given the right to recall their local MP if they are found to have engaged in serious wrongdoing.

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

  • Don't let fire be an unwelcome guest this Christmas

    As statistics reveal that one in six fire deaths last year occurred in December, the Fire Kills campaign is reminding people that some of their…

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Washington

    “It is a great pleasure, as always, to be here in Washington with Secretary Clinton. The United States of America is our closest and our indispensable ally in foreign policy.”

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