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  • Fire Minister Bob Neill calls time on FiReControl

    Fire Minister Bob Neill MP today reached agreement with the main FiReControl contractor, Cassidian (formerly EADS Defence and Security), to …

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

  • HRH the Duke of York visits UK effort in Helmand

    His Royal Highness the Duke of York has visited the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Lashkar Gah as part of a visit to southern Afghanistan.

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

  • Jocks and Afghan police in hot pursuit of Taliban

    During the recent incident, the Afghan National Police (ANP) Commander on duty at Check Point Schoolhouse, around 30km east of Helmand&rsquo…

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

  • Government engages with industry on defence and security

    The Government has today launched a Green Paper which marks the formal consultation on equipment, support, and technology for UK defence and security.

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

  • Home Secretary statement on terror arrests

    Theresa May thanks the police and security service.

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

  • PM statement on the European Council December 2010

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement on the December European Council which took place on 16-17 December 2010.

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

  • European leaders call for EU budget cap

    Prime Minister David Cameron and other European leaders have called for a real-terms freeze in the EU budget for 2014-2020.

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

  • Letter to President of European Commission

    A letter from Prime Minister David Cameron and other European leaders to the President of the European Commission on 18 December 2010.

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

  • Superannuation Bill receives Royal Assent

    The government has moved a step closer to achieving its ambition of implementing a reformed civil service compensation scheme.

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

  • CDS and PUS send Christmas message to Defence staff

    Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General Sir David Richards and the MOD's Permanent Under Secretary (PUS) Ursula Brennan have issued the following joint Christmas message of support and best wishes to all UK Defence pers…

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

  • UK welcomes US review of Afghanistan

    The UK's Prime Minister, David Cameron, has welcomed a US review published this week of the strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan which, the review says, has weakened Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

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

  • 3 Commando Brigade to replace 16 Air Assault Brigade in Helmand

    3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines will replace 16 Air Assault Brigade in April 2011 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced this week.

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

  • Britain's Armed Forces honoured at The Millies

    ‘The Millies’, now in their third year, have become a key fixture of the military calendar, offering the British public the chance to pay tribute…

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

  • MOD introduces pelvic protection for front line troops

    Greater pelvic protection for troops in Afghanistan has been introduced to help mitigate the effects of IED blasts, the MOD has announced.

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

  • Government approach to prisoner voting rights

    The government has confirmed proposals for prisoner voting rights which will prevent the most serious offenders from voting.

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

  • EU Summit Press Conference

    Transcript of press conference given by the Prime Minister David Cameron at the EU Summit in Brussels on 17 December 2010.

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

  • PM in bid to cap EU budget

    The Prime Minister has announced that he and other European leaders will call for a real-terms freeze in the EU budget for 2014 to 2020

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

  • Government action to cut wasteful spending saves taxpayers over £1bn

    The government expects to save over £3 billion in one year as a result of the efficiency and reform measures introduced by the coalition government.

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

  • National Risk Register of Civil Emergencies 2010 edition

    In 2008 government published, for the first time, a National Risk Register, fulfilling a commitment made in the National Security Strategy.

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

  • UK leaders appointed to support Whitehall’s transformation

    Senior and experienced leaders from across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors have been appointed to Whitehall Boards.

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