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  • Myth bust: Daily Mail allegations of u-turn

    **The myth: **The Daily Mail alleges that the Government has u-turned on plans to introduce deposit funds on drinks containers and force stores…

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

  • Speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, Sir Nicholas Macpherson at Nuffield College, Oxford University

    Speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Shapps asks lenders to back Britain's self-builders

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps will today call on the country’s biggest mortgage lenders to back a ‘self build revolution’ by lending more to…

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

  • Lord Green speaks at the Economic Forum

    Lord Green to speak about success of UK business in Russia and attractiveness of investing in the UK at the St Petersburg Economic Forum attended by the world’s leaders

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

  • Britain abroad must temper idealism with pragmatism

    In an interview for the New Statesman, the Archbishop of Canterbury quizzes Foreign Secretary William Hague about Bin Laden, Libya and the role of moral values in foreign policy.

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

  • What the EU needs to do to remain competitive

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the publication of a report by British business leaders on priorities for ensuring a strong and competitive EU economy.

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

  • FCO Minister hails UN Human Rights Council resolution on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity

    "We are committed to ensuring that all people are free to live their lives in a safe and just environment."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress at the UN Human Rights Council

    Following the conclusion of the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Council's work on a number of key issues including human rights in Libya, Syria and Bela…

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

  • Lorraine Kelly launches Armed Forces Day 2011

    Following her dramatic entry to Edinburgh city centre, Ms Kelly was ordered across an assault course by some of the Army’s fittest soldiers,…

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

  • Prince Charles praises Paras

    Paratroopers recently returned from Afghanistan were praised for their 'selfless service and commitment' on the front line by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on 16 June 2011.

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

  • Edward Davey comment on the Pregnant Workers Directive

    Edward Davey said: “This is a good result. The fact that so many other Member States have echoed our worries sends a clear message that this…

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

  • Willetts welcomes new student finance taskforce

    The independent taskforce will work to combat the myths around the changes to English student finance in 2012 and will seek to reassure potential…

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

  • UK Ministers lobby Europe against ‘socially regressive’ maternity proposals

    Mr. Grayling will attend a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) during which the Hungarian …

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

  • Greg Barker key note address to the Ashden Awards

    Check against delivery Thanks very much. I’m delighted to be here tonight. I last attended the Ashden Awards in 2006. What struck me then,…

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

  • Government Olympics ticket allocations published

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt sets out details of how the government's allocation of tickets for London 2012 will be distributed.

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

  • Dragon’s Den-style call for creative recycling bids

    £2 million available over the next three years to help fund local projects that look into fresh ways to help people recycle more and produce less waste.  

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales at Swansea Business Club

    …Cheryl Gillan gives the Business Club Luncheon Speech, 'Working Together for Growth in Swansea’, at the Village Hotel, Swansea.…

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

  • Government encouraging Welsh firms to ‘Premier’ growth, says Cheryl Gillan

    The Government is doing all it can to support and encourage private sector firms in Wales to reach the top of their game - just like Swansea…

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

  • Baroness Hanham visits Coventry based regeneration projects

    Communities Minister Baroness Hanham announced £10.4 million of vital regeneration cash on a visit to Coventry on 16 June 2011.

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

  • Craftsman Andrew Found killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Craftsman Andrew Found, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), was killed in…

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