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  • New incinerator reduces ammo disposal costs in Afghanistan

    An incinerator to dispose of unserviceable small arms ammunition has been delivered to Afghanistan ahead of schedule and well under budget.

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

  • New investment for Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port

    General Motors announces that the new Vauxhall Astra will be built at the plant, securing 2000 jobs.

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

  • Enterprising students to discover new route to employment

    The Startup Career Milkrounds is part of the Government’s enterprise education package and will see the National Association of College and …

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

  • BIS statement in response to GM announcement on Astra at Ellesmere Port

    “This is fantastic news and secures car production at Ellesmere Port until at least 2020. I am delighted for Vauxhall’s exemplary workforce …

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

  • Universities and Science Minister David Willetts comments on HEPI survey into the student academic experience at English universities

    “It is important that students have the right information so they can make the best choices for them. That is why from September all universities…

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

  • Statistical press release: Fuel poverty, England and the UK 2010

    17 May 2012 The 2012 Annual Report on Fuel Poverty Statistics is published today, 17 May 2012. The publication covers new data for England …

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

  • UK Government's referendum consultation responses published

    The Secretary of State for Scotland says the publication of the consultation responses demonstrates the quality of the argument from all quarters of Scotland for a referendum which is legal, fair and decisive.

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

  • Energy Summit aims to put consumers first

    An event focused on reducing bills for Scottish energy consumers brought together the "Big Six" energy companies, consumer groups and the UK and Scottish Governments in Rutherglen today

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

  • New figures reveal National Citizen Service on track to deliver £400 million in benefits to society by 2014

    For every £1 spent on National Citizen Service (NCS) up to £2 goes back to the communities and young people who took part, according to an independent report.

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

  • Olympic Flame handed over to London 2012

    HRH the Princess Royal heads delegation in Athens.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt calls for ‘transformation in disability sport’

    Sports bodies come together at first Disability Sport Summit.

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

  • UK maintains high animal welfare standards

    New measures to ensure the protection of animals used in scientific research have been set out today by the Home Office.

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

  • Arms industry: Alan Duncan calls for ethical trade treaty

    Britain will work to secure a new arms trade treaty this summer to introduce international regulations of the arms trade for the first time.

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

  • DFID research: Strategic Impact Evaluation Fund: Call for Proposals

    The Strategic Impact Evaluation Fund has just launched its first call for proposals with a deadline of 4th June.

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

  • Alan Duncan: No arms trade without an arms trade treaty

    Speech by International Development Minister Alan Duncan at the International Institute for Strategic Studies on the need for an ethical treaty for the arms industry

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

  • UK Minister breaks down food export barriers to China

    An increasing number of British favourites are becoming supermarket staples and delighting Chinese consumers.

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

  • Myth bust: Daily Telegraph claim on household bin collections

    We are not interfering in how councils decide to collect peoples' recycling or left over rubbish.

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

  • Jim Paice in China: diary of a trade mission

    Food and Farming Minister, Jim Paice, sends a daily update from his trade mission to China.

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

  • Somerset and Devon showcasing new opportunities in rural business

    Devon and Somerset is one of five regions selected by Government earlier this year to benefit from a Rural Growth Network.

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

  • International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Britain is celebrating after being named the best place in Europe for LGB&T rights.

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