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  • Creative Industries now worth £8.8 million an hour to UK economy

    New figures published today reveal that the UK’s Creative Industries are now worth £76.9 billion per year to the UK economy.

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

  • Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

    Statement by Edward Davey on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) announcement of a change to its commercial model at Sellafield.

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

  • Future management of Sellafield announcement

    New, simplified management arrangements to be introduced at Sellafield to ensure the long-term success of the clean-up programme.

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

  • Knighthood conferred on David John Holgate

    The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Mr David John Holgate QC.

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

  • Call for Project Proposals: 2015-2016 in Kosovo

    British Embassy Pristina announces a call for project proposals for the financial year 2015-2016.

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

  • Priority service expanded to Tier 4 applicants in China

    The UK has today (13 January) announced that the priority visa application service will be expanded to Tier 4 applicants (students) in China.

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  • UK and China launch clean coal workshops

    The British Embassy in Beijing and the International Energy Agency Clean Coal Centre jointly launch two workshops this week.

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

  • Webb: New figures show retirement is changing

    New government research shows how the way we view retirement is changing, as well as the challenges that older workers can face.

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

  • Majority of UK believe childcare should be shared equally between couples

    Survey finds that more than half of the UK believes that childcare should be shared equally between parents.

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

  • New management arrangements for Sellafield

    The Government has today announced its decision to approve the NDA’s recommendation for a change to the management arrangements at Sellafield.

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  • Jo Swinson talks to 5 News Tonight about shared parental leave

    Jo Swinson, Minister for Employment Relations, talks to 5 News Tonight about the benefits of shared parental leave.

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

  • Update on Call for Project Proposals

    Due to the large number of concept bids received, the short listing process will take longer than expected. We hope to notify shortlisted bidders by end of March.

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

  • Second phase of £5 million ultra-low emission vehicles scheme

    Public sector organisations to bid for funding from a £5 million scheme to get ultra-low emission vehicles into their fleets.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech at the Magna Carta's 800th anniversary dinner

    Foreign Secretary speech at the Magna Carta's 800th anniversary dinner.

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

  • Prime Minister appoints Chairman of the Science Museum Group

    Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announces the appointment by the Prime Minister of Dame Mary Archer DBE as Chair of the Science Museum Group.

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

  • BBC Trust Chairman is formally appointed

    Rona Fairhead has been confirmed as the new BBC Trust Chairman.

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

  • Prime Minister appoints Natural History Museum Trustees

    The Prime Minister has appointed Hilary Newiss and Simon Patterson to the Board of Trustees of the Natural History Museum.

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

  • Prime Minister reappoints Trustee of the Tate

    The Prime Minister has reappointed Lionel Barber to the Board of Trustees of the Tate.

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

  • Sajid Javid appoints new members to the Board of UK Sport

    Culture Secretary appoints Nicky Roche and John Dowson to the Board of UK Sport.

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

  • Minister praises interns with special educational needs

    Minister Edward Timpson visits a National Grid site to meet young people benefiting from the EmployAbility initiative.

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