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  • UK, China working together in delivering sustainable cities

    A seminar focusing on the UK and China’s joined up approach in sustainable urban development was held today (2 April 2013).

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

  • UK Forces broadcasting contract begins

    The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) has started a new contract to deliver television and radio programmes to the UK Armed Forces.

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

  • Free trade agreements crucial for Scotch Whisky

    Scotch Whisky amounting to £4.3 billion was exported in 2012 according to figures released today.

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

  • Funding to Somalia

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development have published an infographic showing how UK aid to Somalia is helping the country.

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

  • Joint Forces Command reaches full operating capability

    A new military command, established to improve the way MOD prepares for and conducts operations, reaches full operating capability today.

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

  • New services launch in China to support growth in UK visas

    ‘VIP mobile visa service’ and ‘passport pass back’ will launch shortly to further support strong growth in Chinese visitors.

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

  • FCO Minister to answer your questions on Bahrain via twitter

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will answer your questions on Bahrain live via twitter on 8 April.

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

  • Accessing British venture capital from Uruguay

    UK expert Hugh Parnell will give entrepreneurs tips on how to access venture capital to kick-start their businesses.

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

  • Green light for driving tests at Halfords in Rutherglen

    Plans to offer practical driving tests from Halfords in Rutherglen have been given the go ahead by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

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

  • You’re hired – entrepreneurs in residence to advise government

    Lawrence Tomlinson and Rekha Mehr are to become the entrepreneurs in residence at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

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

  • An introduction to the Film London Production Finance Market

    Helena Mackenzie, Head of Inward Investment and Business Development at Film London, will be in Barcelona to present information on the 2013 Film London Production Finance Market (PFM) to Spanish producers.

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

  • Last Type 42 destroyer returns from final deployment

    HMS Edinburgh, the Royal Navy's last remaining Type 42 destroyer, returned to Portsmouth from her final deployment last week.

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

  • Mark Rouse takes over at Dounreay

    Mark Rouse is the new managing director of Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd.

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  • Industry agree stretching energy efficiency targets with government

    The new CCA scheme has started, providing an extension to the Climate Change Levy rebate for energy intensive industries until 2023

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

  • New facilities for soldiers build opportunity for civilian homes

    The MOD has announced that it will invest in better facilities for service men and women in Kent, as a result of freeing up surplus Defence land to create up to 1,200 new homes.

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  • Two new appointments to the HSE Board

    Jonathan Baume and George Brechin have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board as non-executive directors.

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

  • Launch of National College for Teaching and Leadership

    The merged Teaching Agency and National College will be known as the National College for Teaching and Leadership, Education Secretary Michael Gove announced today.

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

  • Chancellor's speech on changes to the tax and benefit system

    Speech on changes to the tax and benefits system by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Sittingbourne, Kent.

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

  • Adoption of Arms Trade Treaty welcomed by Prime Minister Cameron

    Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the adoption of an Arms Trade Treaty by the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • The Lord Mayor of London brings legal and financial industry mission to Korea

    The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Roger Gifford visits Seoul accompanied by a delegation from the legal & financial services industry.

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