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  • Cabinet Office people survey 2011

    The results of the 2011 people survey for the Cabinet Office have been published.

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

  • Delivering on the frontline: operational success and sustainable armed forces

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • A new partnership between the UK and Libya

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt completed a three day visit to Libya on 8 December. The first visit by a UK Minister since the formation of the new Libyan Government.

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

  • Afghan police find huge opium stash in Helmand

    Afghan police mentored by British troops have discovered an opium stash worth millions of pounds, along with insurgent weapons, during an arrest operation in Helmand province.

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

  • Cost of Libya operations

    In a Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament, Mr Hammond said: “I have previously informed the House that I would provide a final estimate…

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

  • Philip Hammond delivers speech on Defence Reform

    Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond has restated the need for reform in Defence in a speech at the Royal United Services Institute.Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond has restated the need for reform in D…

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

  • Women to be allowed to serve on submarines

    Women are to be allowed to serve on submarines for the first time in the Royal Navy's history, the Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond announced today.

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

  • Charles Hendry Written Ministerial Statement: Publication of new nuclear waste and decommissioning financing

    8 December 2011 I have today laid before Parliament Funded Decommissioning Programme (FDP) Guidance for prospective operators of New Nuclear…

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern at Israeli legislation on Non-Governmental Organisations

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after proposals in the Israeli Knesset to pass legislation that would restrict foreign funding to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

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

  • Duke of Edinburgh presents 4 SCOTS with new Colours

    The Highlanders were in Afghanistan when Her Majesty The Queen, the Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, presented new Colours…

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

  • Prime Minister hosts Armed Forces involved in Libya mission

    British troops who were involved in this year's NATO-led operations to protect civilians in Libya attended a special reception held in their honour at Number 10 Downing Street yesterday.

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

  • HMS Diamond ready for operations

    The UK now has three groundbreaking Type 45 destroyers ready to deploy on operations after HMS Diamond passed her final, demanding test.

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

  • Riflemen practise a 24-hour worldwide deployment

    The 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) Battle Group has undertaken a last minute exercise to test their mobilisation procedures for their new role as the UK's Spearhead Lead Element (SLE).

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

  • Government publishes report on UK's strategy on the protection of civilians in conflict

    The Government has published its annual update on the UK's national strategy on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

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

  • G-Cloud deadline extended due to popular demand – more opportunity for SMEs

    Over 500 businesses have applied for the Cabinet Office’s SME-friendly G-Cloud framework so far.

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

  • Eurozone: "I will protect national interest" says PM

    Ahead of this week's European Council, David Cameron sets out his thoughts on Britain's future relationship with the EU. External site: [European Council meetings ](http://www.european-council.europa.eu/council-me…

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

  • Military Wives Choir sing for personnel returning from Libya

    PM to service personnel: the nation owes you a very big thank you.

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

  • Change in UK policy on employing armed guards to protect against Somali piracy

    UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances.

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

  • Defence Council annual reception

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Indonesia's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed Indonesia's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and called on the remaining eight states to ratify.

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