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  • Trafford businesses are shaping their area's future

    Businesses in Trafford, Manchester, are taking the lead in the development of the areas neighbourhood plan.

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

  • TA engineer honoured for work in Afghanistan

    A Territorial Army (TA) engineer has been awarded a Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his inspirational leadership in dealing with an IED blast while building a new patrol base in Helmand province.

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

  • HMS Bangor destroys bombs off Libya

    The Royal Navy minehunter HMS Bangor has destroyed a 2,000-pound (907kg) mine and a torpedo lying on the seabed off the port of Tobruk in eastern Libya.

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

  • Moore to lead largest ever Scottish trade delegation to Brazil

    Scottish businesses will head to one of the world's most important emerging markets in November

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

  • HMS Monmouth home from anti-piracy operations

    Crowds of families and friends welcomed Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth back to her base port of HM Naval Base Devonport yesterday following a six-month anti-piracy deployment.

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

  • UK Government to provide interim funding for Shetland and Stornoway ETVs

    The Secretary of State is leading the attempt to find a long-term solution on ETVs

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

  • More than one million children now taught in academies

    Nearly 1.2 million children in England now attend academies – schools with the freedom to meet the needs of their pupils, rather than answering to local or national politicians and bureaucrats.

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

  • BusinessGreen conference

    Discusses green technology and innovations including ultra-low emission vehicles.

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

  • Gurkhas celebrate Dashain in Helmand

    The festival of Dashain is the longest, most auspicious and joyous time of the year for Gurkhas of the Hindu faith. The fifteen days of celebration…

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

  • £50 million hub to commercialise Nobel Prize winning material

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “One year ago scientists working in Manchester won the Nobel Prize for their discovery…

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

  • Unfair dismissal rule changes could save british Business £6million

    Today’s decision will see the qualification period for the right to claim unfair dismissal extended from one to two years. This will come into…

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

  • Ministers urge businesses to tackle employment red tape

    Businesses have today been called upon by ministers to help tackle employment related law, bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of the…

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

  • New law helps businesses protect their IP rights

    The change will encourage more businesses to protect their intellectual property and enforce their rights. Evidence presented to the recent …

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

  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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

  • Vince Cable - EU growth speech, Bucharest, 29 September 2011

    It’s a pleasure to be visiting Romania, and to be here today to discuss the challenge facing every member of the European Union - how to secure…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP visits Yorkshire and the North East

    During a visit to Yorkshire and the North East yesterday, Secretary of State The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP opened a programme that will create and…

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

  • UK wins food fight

    Food labelling will be clearer, simpler and more honest following heavy lobbying in Europe by the UK.

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

  • Child body confidence pack launched for teachers

    A pack for teachers to help children understand how images in the media are altered and the impact these have on self esteem.

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

  • Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP, to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

    Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • First Women’s Volleyball Tournament Promoting Awareness of the Dangers of Narcotics and Intoxicants held in Kabul

    On 28th Sept 2011 the first women’s educational volleyball tournament – to promote awareness of the law against narcotics and intoxicating drinks among Afghanistan’s youth - held in Kabul.

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