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  • New review into investor behaviour launched

    In a speech at the Association of British Insurers the Business Secretary laid down a challenge to investors, shareholders, the boards of UK…

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

  • Mary Portas makes first town centre visits as part of her high street review

    The visits are the first of a number of engagement events Mary will undertake across the country as part of her review. During today’s visit…

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

  • Government and industry publish joint low carbon construction plan

    The Government is taking action on the following areas: The need for a new level of cooperation between Government and industry. We will…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP response to Ofgem announcement on overhaul of retail energy market

    Commenting on Ofgem’s intention to press ahead with a radical overhaul of the retail gas and electricity market, Energy Secretary The Rt Hon…

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

  • Duke of York opens FG Wilson Engineering Centre of Excellence in Larne

    His Royal Highness The Duke of York visited FG Wilson in Larne to meet some of the staff of Europe's largest diesel generating set manufacturer.

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

  • New era for UK-Brazil relations

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has today heralded a new era for business links between Britain and Brazil.

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

  • Promoting high standards in the UK PMSC industry

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has today taken further steps to implement robust national standards for the regulation of the UK based Private Military and Security Company (PMSC) industry.

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

  • UK to double exports to Brazil to £4 billion by 2015

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today announced the UK’s commitment to doubling exports to Brazil to £4 billion by 2015.

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

  • UK and Brazil strengthen science and innovation links

    UK Minister for Science and Universities visits Brazil on June 21st and 22nd to discuss higher education and science cooperation. He is coming with a delegation of British university vice chancellors.

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

  • Promoting High Standards in the Private Military and Security Company Industry

    In a written ministerial statement, Minister for Conflict Issues, Henry Bellingham, announced that Aerospace Defence and Security (ADS) have been appointed the Government’s partner in developing and implementing UK national …

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

  • 5 SCOTS parade throughout Scotland after Helmand tour

    The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), are parading through various towns this week to mark their return home following a tough but successful deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • An upgraded HMS Illustrious begins sea trials

    The 22,000-tonne ship, affectionately known as ‘Lusty’, left Rosyth in Fife over the weekend after 16 months in the dockyard where she underwent…

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

  • Innovative business in the green economy

    The Deputy Prime Minister has delivered a speech at an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, entitled 'Innovative business in the green economy'.

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

  • British Deputy Prime Minister visits Brazil

    Nick Clegg is accompanied by four Ministers, a business delegation and by representatives from sports, culture and higher education.

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

  • Football legend honours soldiers back from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery were hailed as heroes for their work in Afghanistan by one of the players in England's 1966 football World Cup-winning team, Geoff Hurst.

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

  • Greg Barker speech: Green Deal and Big Society event

    Check against delivery Good morning and welcome to the Royal Society. I can’t think of a more appropriate venue to hold this fantastic event…

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

  • Private Gareth Leslie William Bellingham killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Gareth Leslie William Bellingham, from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Staffords), serving as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North), w…

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  • A view from Libya: "a great sense of optimism"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked of a "great sense of optimism" among Libyans in Benghazi in his update to Parliament on the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Prince Charles praises Paras

    Paratroopers recently returned from Afghanistan were praised for their 'selfless service and commitment' on the front line by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on 16 June 2011.

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

  • Huhne: Homes missing out on Energy Bill savings

    **Around half of British homes not properly insulated ** **At least £100 can be saved every year ** New figures released…

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