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  • Captain James Anthony Townley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain James Anthony Townley from the Corps of Royal Engineers died in Afghanistan on Friday 21 September 2012.

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  • A better energy deal

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today set out measures to help ensure that energy consumers are treated fairly and make it …

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

  • North West Biofuels Network

    Discusses renewable and low carbon fuels and it's use in transport.

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

  • Government widens fight against excessive red tape

    As part of Government’s Red Tape Challenge, from today (21 September) businesses and the public are invited to go online and identify ways that…

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

  • £12m boost to help cities kick-start Green Deal

    Seven cities across England will receive a share of £12m today to help them kick-start the Green Deal in their regions. The cities - Birmingham…

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

  • DFID research: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment (PAGE): Call for proposals

    Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment (PAGE): Call for proposals.

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

  • Chief Fire Officers Association Conference

    Fire Minister Brandon Lewis addresses the Chief Fire Officers Association Conference.

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

  • Spirit of the summer realised with relaxation of flag flying rules

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has today announced a liberalisation to the regime for flying flags, giving a boost to patriotic pride, after…

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

  • Minister launches new 'stop-the-clock' power to save local treasures

    Communities Minister Don Foster today legally authorised new powers for communities to help prevent the rapid sell off of treasured community…

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

  • 127/2012 - £1.3 Million for communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

    More communities across the country are coming up with innovative ideas and initiatives to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans Mark Francois has…

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

  • More communities getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant

    More communities across the country are coming up with innovative ideas and initiatives to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Mark Francois, h…

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

  • Army Families Federation Conference 2012

    Speech by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Young entrepreneurs access Start-Up Loans

    The first wave of cash from the £82.5 million Start-Up Loans scheme is now being distributed to young entrepreneurs, helping launch up to 30,000 new companies.

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

  • Young entrepreneurs get access to first start-up loans

    Start-Up Loans will provide budding entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-24 with a range of support, including access to a business mentor and…

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

  • Bold action to open up London’s equity markets to high-growth companies

    Proposals will include a planned new route to the UK IPO market for high-growth companies, which is likely to feature reformed rules on free…

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

  • Northamptonshire named most enterprising place in Britain

    The Enterprising Britain competition was run by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and was looking for the place that …

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

  • Minister unlocks new business potential at entrepreneurial festival

    Speaking at the MADE entrepreneur festival in Sheffield, Business and Enterprise Minister Michael Fallon announced that there will be a new …

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

  • Letter from Edward Davey to the Financial Times

    Lord Browne is right to reject a simplistic approach to energy policy (“UK still has the energy to power recovery, FT, September 18). But his…

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

  • Energy link from Ireland to Britain opens

      Secretary of State Edward Davey today joined An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Ireland’s Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources…

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

  • Letter from John Hayes to the Times newspaper

    Sir Vincent de Rivaz (“The nuclear option is essential for our future, The Times Opinion, 17 Sep) is quite right to say that the Energy Bill…

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