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  • DFID research: Growth Research News: Spread the Word

    E-newsletter provides a useful portal to a broad spectrum of information collated from DFID supported programmes.

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

  • New guidance for businesses to report their sustainability credentials

    Defra is consulting on guidelines to help businesses that want to demonstrate their corporate sustainability credentials do it in a clear and concise way.

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

  • More disabled groups set to benefit from £3m fund

    From today, disabled grassroots organisations in Scotland and Wales will be able to access a £3 million fund.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: Wales is ‘Games ready’

    Wales and the United Kingdom are ready to welcome the world, Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan said today (25 July) as Cardiff prepares…

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes train modernisation deal

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has today welcomed the announcement that Agility Trains - a consortium made up of Hitachi and John…

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

  • Appointment of new Parole Board Chair

    The Honourable Mr Justice (David) Calvert-Smith has been appointed as the new Chair of the Parole Board. Sir David Calvert-Smith has…

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

  • Prime Minister's speech at Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Reception

    Prime Minister affirms commitment to same sex marriage civil marriage this parliament

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

  • £4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs

    Intercity train investment creates 900 jobs along with 596 railway carriages at a new train factory.

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

  • Andrew Stunell urges councils to give voluntary sector a leading role

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell has told local authorities that there is no excuse for leaving the voluntary and community sector behind…

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

  • Problem drinking tackled in 10 more communities with small grants injection

    Baroness Newlove, the Government’s Champion for Active, Safer Communities, today announced the names of ten areas across the country that will…

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

  • Eric Pickles opens new manufacturing institute with £3.5 million boost

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced a £3.5million Government investment for manufacturing innovation at the opening of a new …

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

  • Arms Trade Treaty: the time for negotiations is running out

    As negotiations continue in New York, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt and International Development Minister Alan Duncan discussed the UK aims for the Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • Arms Trade Treaty - an historic opportunity

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK remains steadfast and determined to get the strongest possible Treaty.

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

  • Signallers work with Afghan police to deliver essential aid

    British soldiers based in Kabul have been working alongside the Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) to deliver essential aid to some of the city's poorest inhabitants.

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

  • Make it in Great Britain Exhibition opens

    Today Vince Cable opens the Make it in Great Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, celebrating the success of British manufacturing.

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

  • Women on boards: code of conduct one year on

    This week sees the first year anniversary of the voluntary code of conduct for executive search firms. The code, developed by leading members…

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

  • Government launches consultation on the designs legal framework

    The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth referred to the current complexities of the legal framework used by businesses to …

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

  • Vince Cable launches Make it in Great Britain Exhibition

    The exhibition is the culmination of the Government’s Make it in Great Britain campaign and will feature a mix of displays from 39 businesses…

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

  • Charles Hendry's Highlands & Islands energy tour

    Minister of State Charles Hendry is visiting the Highlands & Islands of Scotland to see first-hand how the region’s plentiful energy resources…

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

  • Community low carbon heating scheme launched

    …£8m community scheme under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) opens to applications today Winners of £10m social landlord competition…

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