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  • Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that the UK is absolutely committed to securing a robust and effective Treaty when he updated Parliament on the July negotiations.

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

  • Business leaders urged to step up response to cyber threats

    The UK’s most senior business leaders are getting new advice on how to tackle the growing cyber threats to their companies.

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

  • Business leaders urged to step up response to cyber threats

    Currently, too few company chief executives and chairs take a direct interest in protecting their businesses from cyber threats.

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

  • Multi-million boost for UK electric vehicle battery technology

    Co-funded by Government (£9 million) and industry (£4 million), the £13 million centre will be created to capitalise on the growing electric…

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

  • UK-Taipei sports agreement gives British firms access to contracts worth £750m

    The agreement, signed at today’s Global Sports Projects Summit at the British Business Embassy, will help UK companies to capitalise on business…

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

  • Statement from new Energy Minister

    On his first day as Energy Minister, John Hayes MP said: “I am proud to answer the Prime Minister’s call to assume the role of Energy Minister…

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

  • Statement from new Energy Minister

    Statement from John Hayes MP on his first day as Energy Minister

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

  • Yemen: British-led initiative gives new hope

    A meeting of key donors in Saudi Arabia has today agreed a vital package of support for Yemen that will help to stabilise the country and ensure it does not slip back into serious conflict.

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

  • Reshuffle: New ministers for international development

    Rt Hon Justine Greening MP and Lynne Featherstone MP have been appointed as new ministers for international development

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

  • Funding Central boost delivers continued support for civil society

    A site providing information and advice on funding for charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises will be available for 18 months.

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

  • HRH The Duke of York attends a dinner to celebrate the role of apprenticeships in the Northern Ireland economy

    HRH The Duke of York arrived in Northern Ireland this evening and was guest of honour at a dinner hosted by the Minister of State for Northern Ireland , Mike Penning MP.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 5 September 2012

    Growth, aviation and the Paralympics were discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Accessible shuttles set to carry 100,000 during Olympic and Paralympic Games

    Transport Minister calls service “a shining example of what can be achieved”

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

  • Medic on life with British reconnaissance troops in Afghanistan

    A young medic from West Yorkshire is working with the 12th Mechanized Brigade Reconnaissance Force, an elite unit that operates in some of the most dangerous areas of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Hundreds of Service leavers benefit from transition fair

    Around 500 soldiers from across the UK set to leave the Armed Forces have taken advantage of a groundbreaking fair to ease their transition to civilian life.

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

  • Lamb names employer for flouting the National Minimum Wage

    Leicester based hair and beauty salon owner, Mrs Rita Patel trading as Treena Professional Hair & Beauty, neglected to pay £3,361.22 in arrears…

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

  • UK should have fastest broadband network in Europe by 2015

    Jeremy Hunt’s speech on meeting the demand for higher broadband speeds.

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

  • Statement by Theresa Villiers MP Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

    New Secretary of State on her new appointment

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

  • IT agreement to save the taxpayer over £1 billion

    Savings of over £1 billion will be reinvested into the NHS following the Department of Health's legally binding agreement with CSC, suppliers of the Lorenzo healthcare IT system.

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

  • Views sought on how local authorities should consult on fluoridation schemes

    A consultation on what local authorities should do and who they should involve when considering water fluoridation schemes has been launched today by Public Health Minister Anne Milton.

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