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  • Sweet deal for growth in Birmingham

    A raft of initiatives to boost economic growth in Birmingham will be on the agenda today as Business Minister Michael Fallon visits the city…

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

  • Help at hand to stay warm this winter

    Pensioners & vulnerable householders across Great Britain are being urged to take advantage of the help available to keep warm this winter

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

  • Bold new programme to get young people ready for work

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock has set out plans for a new programme to equip young people with the skills to compete for apprenticeships and other jobs.

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

  • Marines train to tackle pirates

    Royal Marines based on the deployed warship HMS Monmouth have been practising their ship-boarding skills to combat pirates and smugglers.

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

  • Press Release: New proposals to stand up for British pubs and prevent unfair practices

    Plans for pub industry adjudicator to help tackle unfair practices, including rents and the prices publicans pay for beer.

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

  • Ombudsman, British Embassy ink memorandum of agreement to fight corruption

    The British embassy and the Philippines’ Office of the Ombudsman are partnering to help boost the agency’s anti-corruption efforts.

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

  • Wales Office minister welcomes plan to help Welsh pubs

    Wales Office minister Stephen Crabb has welcomed Vince Cable's plan to introduce an independent publican adjudicator.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 8 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Uprating Bill, elderly care costs and Northern Ireland in this briefing session.

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

  • David Cameron and Nick Clegg press conference: launch of Mid-Term Review

    "For Britain to be a success, we need to take the tough decisions that will enable us to compete and thrive."

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

  • MOD invites tenders for UK construction projects

    Ten private sector companies have been invited to tender for a new framework agreement to deliver construction projects across the UK Defence estate.

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

  • 'Friends and family' test to expose poor care in NHS

    New care test will be adopted by hospitals and GP surgeries in England, says Prime Minister.

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

  • Better choices, better deals

    A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.

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

  • £30 million boost as Start-Up Loans for young entrepreneurs expanded

    Thousands more young people have the opportunity to apply for government loans to turn their business ideas into reality.

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

  • Support for Innovation Workshop

    A series of one day workshops about government support for business R&D and innovation.

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

  • New Year Honours List 2013

    The work of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and its partners and stakeholders was recognised in the New Year Honours…

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

  • Environment Secretary Owen Paterson addresses the 2013 Oxford Farming Conference

    I am delighted to be speaking at the conference which for more than 65 years has done so much to provide a platform for debate in the farming industry.

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

  • Government backs businesses with £5 million funding boost

    The Department of Health has today announced £5 million of funding for businesses to come up with new products or services that will help improve the experience of people with mental health illnesses and people at the end of…

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

  • £30 million boost as start-up loans for young entrepreneurs scheme expanded

    Age range increased from 24 to 30 to meet demand, and help more new businesses get affordable finance.

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

  • Start-Up Loans

    Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech about the expansion of the Start-Up Loans scheme and met with young entrepreneurs at an event in Preston.

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

  • The UK's G8 priorities

    The UK's G8 Presidency will be an economic G8 that deals with big issues in the global economy and prioritises trade, tax and transparency.

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