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  • General Power of Competence speech

    Speech on the General Power of Competence, delivered at the Local Government Association and National Association of Local Councils conference.

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

  • Retained firefighters to be given access to fire service pension scheme

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis launches a consultation on proposals to give retained firefighters access to fire service pension benefits.

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

  • British High Commission to celebrate the birth of the first child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

    The British High Commission in Namibia congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their first child.

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

  • Reforms to bring property owners into the high street mix

    Property owners could get a greater role in revitalising their high streets under plans announced by Local Growth Minister Mark Prisk.

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

  • £10 million prize to make ultra low emission cars

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander announces £10 million prize at visit to McLaren.

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

  • Royal reception for enterprise award winners

    Winners of this year’s prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise will celebrate their achievements alongside royalty and ministers.

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

  • Top athletes give back over 4,000 days to community sport

    UK Sport reveals how 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sports stars are helping to inspire a generation.

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

  • Premium service for sponsors of international students

    New premium service launched providing added benefits to universities and Higher Education institutions that sponsor international students.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns prison attacks in Iraq

    Alistair Burt strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Abu Ghraib and Al-Taji prisons in Iraq yesterday.

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

  • Malaysia - Ecobuild Southeast Asia Mission

    …Market your business at Ecobuild's inaugural exhibition 15 to 20 September 2013 in Malaysia. Southeast Asia’s biggest green build event.…

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

  • New scheme means regulators will share reform plans with business

    A new scheme introduced today gives businesses a stronger voice in influencing how regulators change the way they work.

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

  • T-pylon offered for electricity transmission connection in the UK for the first time

    National Grid have announced that T-pylon, the winner of the Pylon Design Competition, is being offered for the first time in the UK for a new electricity connection in Somerset.

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

  • Hundreds of claims firms close following fee ban

    Hundreds of the firms which bombard the public with adverts for profitable compensation claims have left the industry following changes to the law.

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

  • UK company helps Thailand raise Standards in Mathematics

    UK Trade & Investment congratulated Whizz Education and Nanmeebooks on their seminar “Raising Standards in Mathematics with Personalised Learning”

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

  • Turks and Caicos Islands' Cabinet update and actions

    Acting Governor, Hon. Anya Williams chaired the 16th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 17th July 2013 on Grand Turk

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

  • Governor’s Award 2013 shortlist announced

    Award panel of judges selects shortlist of three finalists for the 2013 Governor’s Award for Construction and Design Excellence.

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

  • Sports pitch for returning Scots fusiliers

    A piece of derelict land has been turned into a new football pitch for Scottish soldiers ahead of their return from Afghanistan.

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  • Minister for Europe speech at the Franco-British Council

    Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke at a meeting of the Franco-British Council on 17 July 2013.

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

  • UK protection to avert Haiti crisis as hurricane season approaches

    New British assistance will provide more permanent homes for people still displaced following 2010 earthquake and help to close 20 temporary camps.

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

  • What does EU membership mean for taxation in the UK? HM Treasury publishes report

    The government has published the first six reports in the Balance of Competences Review, including its report on taxation.

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