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  • Employee Ownership

    Introduction Good afternoon. I’m sorry I can’t be with you in Manchester. I have had to stay in London, as the Postal Services Bill is continuing…

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

  • Our competitive advantage in the chemical industry

    I’m pleased to be here speaking to you this evening, in my present guise as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President…

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

  • UK Minister "welcomes" Israel's intention to withdraw from Ghajjar, Lebanon

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following an announcement by the Israeli Security Cabinet that Israeli forces will withdraw from Northern Ghajjar in Lebanon.

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

  • Engaged and attuned: Britain as a good European

    Speech by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, on the role of the UK in the European Union

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

  • Royal Marines receive campaign medals and exercise Freedom of Taunton

    Crowds braved the wind and rain to line the streets of Taunton yesterday for an emotional welcome home for 700 members of 40 Commando Royal Marines (40 Cdo RM) after a challenging deployment on Operation HERRICK in Afghanist…

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

  • Royal Navy helicopters assist response to Cornwall flooding

    Due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday night, parts of mid and eastern Cornwall have been affected by serious flooding. Some areas are impassable…

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

  • Royal Navy warship in first Cuba visit for 50 years

    HMS Manchester has become the first Royal Navy warship to visit Havana, Cuba, in more than 50 years.

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

  • ARRC prepares in Norway for deployment to Afghanistan

    As part of their preparations for their deployment to Afghanistan next year personnel from Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) recently participated in two weeks of high intensity, comprehensive training at NA…

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

  • Communiqué from Overseas Territories Consultative Council

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham met leaders from the Overseas Territories for the Overseas Territories Consultative Council on 17 November.

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

  • New Deputy Chair for the Financial Reporting Council

    Notes to editors: The FRC is the UK’s independent regulator responsible for promoting confidence in corporate reporting and governance…

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

  • EAS lays foundations for successful enforcement in the construction employment agency sector

    A total of 58 agencies were visited in England, Scotland and Wales. EAS inspectors identified two construction agencies that had failed to pay…

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

  • How to be savvy when doing your Christmas shopping

    BIS conducted research as part of the ‘Know Your Consumer Rights’ campaign with Consumer Focus, the OFT and Consumer Direct. The research showed…

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

  • Environment Act 1995: the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Direction 2010

    Environment Act 1995: The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Direction 2010, made under section 40(2) Environment Act 1995.

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  • Get online week 18-24 October

    Encouraging millions more internet users in the UK by 2012.

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

  • Rugby League tackles homophobia

    The commitment to challenge homophobia in Rugby League has been showcased at an event in the House of Commons.

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

  • Report on annual immigration limit

    The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) publishes report into annual limit on immigration through Tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system.

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

  • Vital lifeline to British territory to be repaired

    A storm-damaged harbour on the remote British Overseas Territory of Tristan Da Cunha is to undergo emergency repairs in an effort to prevent the island from being cut off from its only access to outside supplies and help.

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

  • UK to help drive low carbon revolution

    Two new public-private partnership projects to generate renewable energy in developing countries, removing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and powering up to four million rural homes in Africa, will …

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

  • British NGOs working in partnership in Peru

    British NGOs supported by DFID have produced a bulletin describing their joint efforts to tackle discrimination and inequality.

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

  • Climate change

    Speech by Andrew Mitchell, International Development Secretary, at a Climate and Development Knowledge Network event at British Council on 18 November 2010.

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