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  • “Nuclear terrorism remains one of the greatest threats to our global peace and security”

    UK Statement by Baroness Warsi at the UN High Level Meeting on Countering Nuclear Terrorism – 28 September 2012

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

  • UK and Brazil strengthen ties in science, research and education

    The visit included a meeting with Aloizio Mercandante, the Brazilian Minister for Education, and Marco Antonio Raupp, the Brazilian Minister…

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

  • UK companies win Brazilian contracts as PM launches Brazil trade drive

    One of the largest business delegations will also make the trip, with 58 companies from the energy, education and science sectors, and a large…

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

  • London 2012 spurs British firms to go for gold in Rio

    London’s successful summer of sport has put UK firms in the box seat to win 2014 FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games** …

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

  • Additional funding to help UK SMEs export

    The majority of the investment - up to £9 million - will go directly towards boosting trade opportunities for small and medium sized businesses…

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

  • Secretary of State response to ESB gas-fired powerplant investment announcement

    In response to the press notice from ESB announcing investment in a 880MW CCGT gas power plant just outside Manchester, Edward Davey, Secretary…

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

  • Greg Barker leads low carbon trade delegation to East Africa

      Minister of State Greg Barker will lead a delegation of UK business leaders to East Africa from Monday 1 October - 5 October. The trade …

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

  • Phase III and aviation auctions date announced

    Today the UK, along with Germany and the Commission, announced the provisional dates for the first phase III and aviation auctions, which are…

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

  • Secretary of State response to ESB gas-fired powerplant investment announcement

    Secretary of State response to the press notice from ESB announcing investment in a 880MW CCGT gas power plant just outside Manchester

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

  • UK and Brazil sign film co-production treaty

    Partnership paves the way for closer collaboration within the two countries’ film and television industries.

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

  • DFID research: Research to Action launched alongside 3ie PIM workshop in Cornwall

    Official launch of Research to Action; a website designed to provide relevant and up to date resources on research engagement and uptake.

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

  • New Chairman of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) announced

    Jonson Cox will take up the role as designate on 1 October 2012 and will then assume full responsibility on 1 November 2012.

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

  • Heathrow cocaine seizure linked to huge cannabis find

    Border Force officers at Heathrow are linking a seizure of cocaine at the airport to a massive haul of cannabis found the day before.

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

  • Secretary of State visits Newry and Banbridge

    The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for NI today visited the city of Newry. Her first meeting of the day was with the Mayor of Council, John McArdle and other local councillors from Newry and Mourne District Coun…

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

  • Statistical Press Notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England – August 2012

    The main findings for August 2012 were:  Critical Care Beds There were 3,712 adult critical care beds available with 2,891 occupied, giving…

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

  • Newborns to be protected against whooping cough

    Pregnant women will be offered whooping cough vaccinations to protect their newborn babies following a rise in cases and deaths amongst young infants, Chief Medical Officer Professor Dame Sally Davies has announced.

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

  • GP and Practice Team Bulletin: September 2012

    The September edition of the GP and Practice Team Bulletin is now online. This month Dame Barbara Hakin discusses some of the key decisions…

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

  • NICE to help drive standards in social care

    From April 2013, the role of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will expand to include social care. The Department…

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

  • Recent non executive appointments to Department of Health public bodies

    A number of non executive appointments and re-appointments have recently been confirmed in relation to the following Department of Health public…

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

  • Transforming Public Health Bulletin: September 2012

    This edition of the Transforming Public Health Bulletin provides an update on Public Health England and the appointments made to date.

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