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January 29, 2010 London Conference on Afghanistan

Government launches guarantee for young people
Building a platform for the future
Gordon Brown’s article on inequality
Bob Ainsworth webchat
Prime Minister’s Questions
Sarah Brown meets young Haiti fundraiser

January 29, 2010
London Conference on Afghanistan
The London Conference on Afghanistan has concluded with participants agreeing a number of measures including an increase in Afghan security forces to 300,000 by the end of 2011.

Opening the conference, the Prime Minister said the discussions marked a “decisive” step towards Afghans taking control of their own security.


This Week's News.
29.01.10
Government launches guarantee for young people
The Government will guarantee all 18-24 year olds unemployed for six months a job, training or work experience, the Prime Minister has said.

29.01.10
Building a platform for the future
Gordon Brown has said the launch of a new Innovation Investment Fund demonstrates the Government's commitment to the industries and technologies of the future.

29.01.10
Gordon Brown’s article on inequality
The Prime Minister has written an article to coincide with the publication of a report on inequality.

29.01.10
Bob Ainsworth webchat
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth answered questions on the UK’s strategic aim for Afghanistan and how to build the future capability of the Afghan National Security Forces.

29.01.10
Prime Minister’s Questions
The conference on Afghanistan, education and the banking system were on the agenda at this week’s PMQs.

29.01.10
Sarah Brown meets young Haiti fundraiser
Seven-year-old Charlie Simpson, who raised thousands of pounds for UNICEF's Haiti appeal, cycled up Downing Street to meet Sarah Brown earlier this week.



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