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  • DECC lays foundations for smart meters rollout

    A crucial step in delivering the UK’s energy security and low carbon future was taken today with the publication of the Government’s plans for…

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

  • UK clamps down on corruption with new Bribery Act

    The UK will reinforce its reputation as a leader in the global fight against corruption when the Bribery Act comes into force on July 1, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today.

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

  • New Task Force for employee engagement

    Independent Task Force launched to improve levels of employee engagement.

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

  • Foreign Office launches conflict minerals information for businesses

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham launched guidance for businesses dealing in the four minerals commonly known as conflict minerals - Cassiterite, Coltan, Wolframite and Gold.

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

  • Royal visit to Spain begins

    Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall begin three-day official visit to Spain

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

  • UK and Mexico reveal joint target to double trade to £4.2 billion by 2015

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is in Mexico today, leading a delegation of more than 20 of Britain’s companies.

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

  • British Sergeants honoured for work with Estonians in Helmand

    …Two British Sergeants who served closely with the Estonian Company in northern Nad 'Ali, Helmand province, for six months have been awarded with the Estonian Army Silver Cross of Merit.…

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

  • Task force to improve levels of employee engagement

    Members of the Government sponsored, industry led Task Force - including the chair, David MacLeod, deputy chair, Nita Clarke and other leading…

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

  • CBI forum on e-privacy and the digital economy

    Today more than 40 million of us in the UK regularly use the internet, with 13 million of us able to get online anywhere, anytime through our…

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

  • New climate change advice to help businesses boost growth

    The new toolkit will help businesses gain a better understanding of the risks and opportunities involved in adapting to a changing climate.

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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 at TheCityUK

    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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Vince Cable to second Business Advisory Group

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today (29th March) welcomed UK Business Secretary Vince Cable to the second meeting of the Wales…

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

  • Clarke stamping out compensation culture fears

    Fears that a damaging compensation culture and an unwieldy justice system is costing businesses millions of pounds are to be tackled.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister visits Mexico and the United States

    High-level delegation includes UK education and business leaders.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 29 March 2011

    from the Prime Minister's spokesperson on Libya and miscellaneous.

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

  • StartUp Britain

    Groundbreaking campaigns and projects announced to help inspire and support new businesses in the UK.

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

  • CBI People Awards

    Thank you to the CBI for organising these new awards. These awards are a great idea because we don’t talk about or celebrate the best employers…

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

  • 3D technology helps helicopters land on sand

    The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and industry partners have showcased new technology that helps helicopter pilots land more safely in sandy and dusty environments such as those found in Afghanistan.

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

  • Irish Guards continue to drive out insurgents

    Soldiers of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards have further stamped their authority on an insurgent-occupied area of Helmand's Nahr-e Saraj district, after defying enemy fighters to launch a confident reconnaissance mission.

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

  • Government pledges support for every school to run its own business

    This is part of a package of four new announcements to help inspire, support and grow new businesses in the UK. These announcements come alongside…

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