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  • The future of the Port of Dover

    Plan for Dover unlocks a bright future for historic port and town.

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

  • Joint UK-India research programme launched to develop sustainable supply networks

    Research partners from the UK and India came together in Delhi today to launch a programme aimed at developing sustainable global supply networks.

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

  • CMA confirms Breedon sales

    The Competition and Markets Authority will require Breedon Aggregates Limited to sell an asphalt plant in the Aberdeen area and a ready-mix concrete plant in the Peterhead area. It will also face a price control for asphalt …

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  • Government sets up world leading adult literacy and numeracy research centre

    Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock today (8 April 2014) announced the creation of a world leading research centre.

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

  • New measures to protect the integrity of the benefits system

    The government has announced new rules to deter claimants from committing benefit fraud, and ensure stolen money is returned.

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

  • Sustainability and the OECD

    On April 8, 2014, the British Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade of Costa Rica, the Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica and other key partners, took part in a Sustainability Day, entitled “Costa Rica: on the road t…

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

  • Universal Credit starts in Wales

    New jobseekers in Shotton can claim Universal Credit from 7 April 2014 as the new benefit rolls out.

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

  • New UK Points of Light award names flood heroes as first winners

    David Cameron named 5 volunteers who helped during the recent winter floods as the first recipients of the new UK Points of Light awards.

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

  • 2014 Doing Business in Namibia. A guide for UK companies

    The British High Commission launches the newly revised “ 2014 Doing Business in Namibia Guide”.

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

  • Historic first State Visit by Irish President Michael D. Higgins

    Irish President Michael D. Higgins to undertake the first ever State Visit to the UK by an Irish President from 8 to 11 April.

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

  • Video games tax relief passes final hurdle

    European Commission gives the go ahead for a tax break for UK video games sector.

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

  • Let nature back into our cities - Green Cities conference in Budapest

    Extending green surfaces within urban areas has a major untapped economic potential, British presenters argued at the "Green Cities, Green Infrastructure" conference on 3 April in Budapest. The event, which brought…

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

  • Mark Carney and Sir Richard Branson talk business

    Commonwealth Games business conference speakers confirmed.

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

  • Trade trip to hail finance support to back British exporters

    All the latest from the Chancellor's trip to Brazil, updated throughout the week.

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

  • British Ambassador on need to strengthen the Single Market

    British Ambassador Vivien Life and Nordic Director for Google Peter Friis' article in Danish Financial daily "Børsen"

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

  • Britain and Brazil as partners: Chancellor's speech in Brazil

    'I’m here to be an unabashed salesman for the best of British', the Chancellor explains.

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

  • Burberry head Angela Ahrendts receives honorary DBE

    Burberry head Angela Ahrendts receives honorary DBE (Dame Commander of the British Empire).

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

  • New award scheme to boost cyber security for UK businesses

    Details of a new government scheme to help businesses stay safe online are being announced today (7 April 2014).

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

  • Estate agents get guidance to block money laundering

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published new guidance to help estate agency businesses stay on the right side of Money Laundering Regulations.

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  • Royal Marines launch final attack as part of exercise

    As part of Joint Warrior, Royal Marines of 40 Commando were put through their paces on the damp fields of Edingham Castle in Scotland.

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