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  • Work to stem Elgin gas release begins

    TOTAL has informed the Department of Energy and Climate Change that their dynamic kill operation to try to stop the gas release from the Elgin…

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

  • £400k boost for UK film production and a new approach to film education

    Government responds to the recent film policy review.

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

  • Bureaucracy scrapped under new approach to equality

    Red tape will be cut through a raft of reforms unveiled by the home secretary today.

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP; Insurance Day Summit

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Lagan College Belfast

    Lagan College was founded in 1981 as a religious response to the challenge of community conflict and a religiously divided school system in Northern Ireland.

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

  • The future of film in Britain

    A £400,000 funding boost for overseas investment in UK film production and a new approach to film education are set to be introduced.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: our aid programme in India

    The Development Secretary reaffirms Britain's support for India's poorest people

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

  • Women’s Business Council starts work

    Barriers to female success at work will be tackled by a new Women’s Business Council.

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

  • More help to follow a healthy diet – front of pack food labelling consultation launched

    Keeping track of what you eat and choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation launched today by Health Secretary…

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

  • Support for people on sickness benefits to get back into the workplace

    Thousands of people who have been on sickness benefits for more than 15 years have been found fit to work and will now get support.

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

  • Wales Office Minister embarks on North Wales Economy and Growth visit

    With the principle of economic growth outlined as a priority in the Queen’s speech last week, Wales Office Minister David Jones today visited…

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

  • Corporal Brent John McCarthy and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms that Corporal Brent John McCarthy, Royal Air Force, and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 12 May 201…

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  • New team shares shutdown plan with supply chain

    Dounreay’s new executive team outlined its approach to site closure at a briefing session for contractors and sub-contractors.

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  • Foreign Office Minister begins visit to Asia to promote British interests

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne begins a week’s programme in Asia today to promote the UK as a trusted partner and to help develop and intensify the UK’s trade relations.

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

  • Fair trade: Andrew Mitchell backs trade and growth

    DFID engagement with the private sector supports work to bring commercial and development objectives together in private sector activity. Fairtrade and fair trade approaches contribute to this area of work.

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

  • Troops salute Prince Charles at Jubilee Parade

    Service personnel saluted Prince Charles in Edinburgh this week during a military parade through the Scottish capital to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

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

  • Armed Forces lead State Opening of Parliament ceremony

    The pomp and ceremony that takes place during the event is an essential part of the State Opening of Parliament, and over 1,300 Service personnel…

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

  • Armed Forces Day preparations underway

    Final preparations are underway for the nation to come together to celebrate 2012's Armed Forces Day. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Business Secretary Vince Cable and Lord Heseltine comment on the National Audit Office’s report on the Regional Growth Fund

    Lord Heseltine, chair of the Regional Growth Fund’s Independent Advisory Panel said: “The NAO report shows the positive impact that the Regional…

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

  • Tanker fuel drivers vote for strike action

    Responding to the news that strike action has been averted, Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary said: “This is the right result…

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