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  • Ministers urge businesses to tackle employment red tape

    Businesses have today been called upon by ministers to help tackle employment related law, bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of the…

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

  • Longer working hours for prisoners at HMP Bristol

    A prison in Bristol is piloting increasing the number of hours inmates work in its workshops by 50 per cent.

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

  • New bridge over the Mersey

    River Mersey bridge gets £470 million funding.

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

  • Response to claims that the National Planning Policy Framework will weaken the provision of affordable housing

    The Department responds to an article in the Observer claiming that the National Planning Policy Framework will weaken the provision of affordable…

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

  • Chancellor announces plans for two new Enterprise Zones

    The Government is inviting Lancashire and Hull and Humber Local Enterprise Partnerships to develop proposals for two new Enterprise Zones.

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

  • Chancellor announces increase in mobile phone coverage in the UK

    The Government will invest up to £150 million to improve mobile coverage in the UK, the Chancellor announced today.

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

  • Scotland gets £67.5m from UK Government efficiency savings

    Additional spending will go to Scottish Ministers as a result of decisions take by the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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

  • New law helps businesses protect their IP rights

    The change will encourage more businesses to protect their intellectual property and enforce their rights. Evidence presented to the recent …

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

  • Zambian soap stars spread the word on family planning

    How UK aid is helping Zambian women transform their lives with and plan for the future through family planning services

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  • RAF Search and Rescue crewman in charity cycle ride

    An RAF Search and Rescue crewman has begun a 1,800-mile (2,900km) circumnavigation of the UK's six RAF Search and Rescue bases to raise money for charity.

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

  • National Minimum Wage to rise from 1 October 2011

    From October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; The rate for 18-20 year olds will increase by 6p to £4.98 an…

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

  • Vince Cable - EU growth speech, Bucharest, 29 September 2011

    It’s a pleasure to be visiting Romania, and to be here today to discuss the challenge facing every member of the European Union - how to secure…

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

  • Olympic Velodrome up for RIBA Stirling Prize

    London 2012 venue and Lottery-funded cultural projects in running for top architecture award.

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

  • Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP, to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

    Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • National Institute for Health Research annual report 2010-11 published

    The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Annual Report 2010-11, which provides an overview of the NIHR's activities and key achievements over the year, has been published today.

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

  • Coming together to improve the lives of older people

    Organisations from across the voluntary, private and public sectors are coming together to celebrate the lives of older people.

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

  • RFA Black Rover returns from 18-month deployment

    RFA Black Rover supported maritime security operations and provided a military presence in the South Atlantic and overseas UK territories including…

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

  • Knives are out at Military's biggest food fight

    Chefs and caterers from all three Services have been battling it out in the heat of the kitchen this week at Exercise Joint Caterer.

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

  • HMS Argyll deploys to Middle East after refit

    The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll is sailing on a six-month deployment to the Middle East after an 11-month refit.

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

  • Competition launched to support innovative intellectual property projects

    The Fast Forward Competition encourages Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs) to work together…

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