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London 2012

British MPs Warn of Airport Gridlock during London Olympics 2012

Members of Britain’s Parliament have warned of a possible gridlock of British Airports during the London Olympic Games, which commence in July this year. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons is warning of overcrowding at …

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Only 1 in 5 people feel informed about the aid given by the UK Government to developing countries

  Latest results from IDS' UK Public Opinion Monitor (UKPOM) suggest that low levels of public awareness of how aid is spent is damaging public support for UK Government aid

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Foreign Secretary condemns violence against Syrian citizens

Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the ongoing violence against citizens in cities across Syria. Speaking today the Foreign Secretary said: “I condemn the violence against Syrian citizens in

South Sudan

Prime Minister congratulates South Sudan

Prime Minister David Cameron congratulated President Salva Kiir and the people of South Sudan on this "remarkable achievement". Speaking after South Sudan formally seceded on 9 July, the Prime