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  • Moore pledges UK Government commitment to renewables energy

    The future success of Scotland's renewables sector is best served by  partnering the country's natural resource to the support offered by being part of the UK, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore said.

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

  • Buying smarter could save NHS £1.2bn

    New ways of buying supplies and medical equipment could save the NHS £1.2 billion to reinvest in patient care, Health Minister Simon Burns announced today.

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

  • Wales Office Minister marks arrival of Olympic Torch in North Wales

    Wales Office Minister David Jones MP will today [28 May] welcome the arrival of the Olympic torch to North Wales.    As the flame makes its …

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

  • Nick Gibb at the Voice conference

    The Schools Minister addresses the Voice conference in Manchester to outline the government's programme of education reform to raise standards and reduce bureaucracy.

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

  • Prime Minister speaks to UN Secretary General about Syria

    Prime Minister and UN Secretary General agree the UN Security Council needs to stand firm and united condemning the actions of the Assad regime.

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

  • Prime Minister's call with President Hollande regarding Syria

    Leaders agreed that the brutality of the Damascus regime is a threat to regional security and those responsible must be held accountable.

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

  • New research proves economic benefits of onshore wind

    Onshore wind industry provided around 8,600 jobs and was worth £548 million to the UK economy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: time running out for the Assad regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said the time is running out for the Assad regime to adopt and implement Kofi Annan's six point plan and stop the torture, abuse and murder of their own people.

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

  • Portas Pilots to kick-start high street renaissance

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps announces the first 12 Portas Pilot towns.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns murder of journalist in Somalia

    Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham, has condemned the murder of Shabelle Media journalist Ahmed Addow Anshur.

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

  • Online map showcases community services

    Community and voluntary groups across the country are being encouraged to showcase how they are driving improvements in local services on a …

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

  • Hague - we won't abandon Afghan people

    The international community will not abandon the Afghan people was the clear message sent from the NATO Chicago Summit this week, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.

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

  • Top team appointed as Green Investment Bank company is formed

    The UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB) moved a step closer to going live. The Business Secretary announced the formation of the public company and the appointment of its top directors.

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

  • Top team appointed as UK Green Investment Bank company formed

    Lord Smith of Kelvin will be the new Chair of UK Green Investment Bank plc. Currently Chair of SSE and The Weir Group, he has a strong financial…

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

  • Expert chair appointed to the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office

    Peter Boyd has been appointed as Expert Chair of the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office (EEDO), within the Department of Energy and Climate…

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

  • Small Emitters can opt out of EU ETS from 2013

    25 May 2012 The UK is offering small emitters and hospital installations the opportunity to ‘opt out’ from the EU ETS from 2013 as part of …

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

  • Small Emitters can opt out of EU ETS from 2013

    The UK is offering small emitters and hospital installations the opportunity to ‘opt out’ from the EU ETS from 2013 as part of Government efforts…

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

  • Top team appointed as UK Green Investment Bank company formed

    The UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB) moved a step closer to going live today (25 May) as the Business Secretary announced the formation of the public company and the appointment of its top directors.

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

  • Police and Crime Commissioners - 'big job for a big local figure'

    Being a Police and Crime Commissioner is a 'big job for a big local figure', the Prime Minister said today.

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

  • Statistical press notice: Monthly critical care beds, cancelled urgent operations and delayed transfers of care data, England, April 2012

    The main findings for April 2012 were: Critical Care Beds • There were 3,729 adult critical care beds available with 3,137 occupied, giving…

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