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  • A blueprint for technology

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces plans to make Britain the most attractive place in the world to start and invest in innovative technology companies.

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

  • Mutuals Forum 2010

    Introduction Good afternoon. I’m very pleased to join you for your annual Forum. I think mutualisation is an idea whose time has truly …

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

  • New All-Age Careers Service

    Good afternoon everyone. For anyone who feels as passionately as I do about the value of practical skills, it’s a pleasure to be here in…

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

  • 2010/11/04 - Strategic Defence and Security Review

    Speech delivered by Minister for the Armed Forces at the House of Commons on Thursday 4 November 2010.

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

  • British Museum to host Afghan Artefacts

    Minister Rahin, the Minister for Culture, signed an historic document that will further cultural understanding and exchange between Afghanistan and the UK. British Ambassador Sir William Patey witnessed the historic agreemen…

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

  • Prime Minister announces world-leading technology city

    Prime Minister David Cameron has set out the Government's ambition for London's East End to become a world-leading technology city to rival Silicon Valley.

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

  • Helmand Governor pays tribute to UK troops

    The Governor of Helmand Province in Afghanistan, Gulabuddin Mangal, today made a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

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

  • Grants for joint UK-Israel scientific research announced

    Ten joint British-Israeli research projects which tackle global challenges in Energy and the Environment have been selected to receive funding through the Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange Partnership, BIRAX.

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

  • Israeli Prime Minister meets UK Foreign Secretary

    The two leaders discussed a broad range of common issues, including the efforts to advance the diplomatic process in the region.

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

  • Security and governance in Helmand Province

    Foreign Office Minister for Afghanistan, Alistair Burt and Governor of Helmand Province, Gulabuddin Mangal hosted a media discussion on security and governance in Afghanistan.

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

  • "A remarkable record of service" from Marines in Afghanistan

    During a visit to see the 40 Commando Royal Marines who have recently returned, Foreign Office Ministers spoke to BBC Somerset about the work that they did in Afghanistan.

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

  • 2nd Royal Tank Regiment settling into life in Helmand

    The soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) have been patrolling Helmand for nearly a month. Although the conditions are hot, dusty and hostile, the Tankies have already served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Bosnia …

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

  • Governor Mangal reports on progress in Helmand

    Speaking to journalists during a visit to London, Mr Mangal, who has been Helmand governor since May 2008, spoke of his pride in the position…

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

  • March For Honour starts in bid to raise £1m

    Four teams of Armed forces personnel have set off today on a 1,000-mile (1,600km) 'March For Honour' to raise £1m for the Royal British Legion.

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

  • HMS Manchester helps hurricane victims

    HMS Manchester has arrived off the coast of the Caribbean island of St Lucia to provide immediate support for the areas devastated by Hurricane Tomas.

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

  • British Business Minister welcomes Airbus/China deal

    This news is a major boost to the UK, with these contracts bringing extra work to Airbus in Broughton, and a host of aerospace supply chain …

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

  • Independent review launched to ensure IP system promotes growth

    Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled the six-month review during a speech to an audience of high tech businesses and entrepreneurs in London…

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

  • Government explores future technology and innovation opportunities

    A new Foresight report highlights the scientific and technological areas that could transform the UK economy over the next 20 years.

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

  • New all-age careers service to launch in England in 2012

    Both young people aged 13-19 and adults will be able to begin accessing new arrangements for careers guidance from September 2011_. _The service…

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

  • Business Secretary intervenes in proposed BSkyB acquisition

    The intervention, under Section 67 of the Enterprise Act 2002 was made on the basis of the submissions and information that the Secretary of…

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