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  • Better protection for UK holidaymakers

    Aviation Minister Simon Burns has announced new rules to better protect holidaymakers from losing out if their travel company fails.

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

  • £170 million road boost for local economies

    Greater funding for vital road improvements to reduce congestion, improve safety and boost the economy.

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

  • Dstl awarded for excellent financial reporting

    The MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has won the 2012 Building Public Trust Award for 'Excellence in Reporting' in the public sector.

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

  • 26 Engineer Regiment receive Afghanistan operational medals

    Soldiers from 26 Engineer Regiment, who returned home from Afghanistan at the end of September, received their Operational Service Medals on Friday 5 October 2012.

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

  • Government investment secures £1 billion for university and private research

    The Government will add £200 million of new money to the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UK RPIF), supporting long-term university …

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

  • Powering the Nation: Article by John Hayes published in House Magazine

    Benjamin Disraeli said, “What we expect seldom occurs, but what we least expect generally happens to us.” That sums up rather well my feeling…

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

  • Secretary of State to highlight Scottish energy jobs and growth

      Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey will this week highlight the massive benefit for jobs and business the energy sector can…

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

  • Speech by Edward Davey to Gastech Conference

    Introduction On behalf of Her Majesty's Government, let me welcome GasTech to London. This is a key conference in a vital industry that's of strategic importance to the UK. You've come to London aft...

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

  • Government investment secures £1 billion for university and private research

    World leading science projects are receiving a £1billion joint industry, university and Government boost.

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

  • Government action to stimulate shale gas investment

    Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the Government will develop a targeted tax regime for the shale gas industry.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on peace agreement for Mindanao

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the announcement of the framework agreement.

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

  • New 'Community Shares' to boost local services

    Communities Minister Don Foster today launched a new Community Shares Unit to help local people claim a stake and become part owners of much…

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

  • Soldier honoured for storming insurgent position at 'Devil's Doorstep'

    A soldier who led his men in a daring counter attack on an insurgent position that ultimately transformed the entire security situation in the area has been Mentioned in Despatches for his unflinching courage under enemy fire.

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

  • FCO statement on Mau Mau court judgement

    A Foreign Office spokesperson said the British Government is disappointed with today’s Mau Mau court judgement.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • More help for small businesses looking to export

    It comes as a new report from Barclays says businesses generate an average growth of 30 per cent after exporting for just two years. The …

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the first annual Electricity Capacity Assessment

    **Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, said: ** “I am grateful to Ofgem for providing to Government their first …

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

  • Hayes gives investors in biomass a boost

    Investors that are interested in converting coal plants to renewable biomass facilities, and those that co-fire a high proportion of biomass…

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the first annual Electricity Capacity Assessment

    Statement by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, on the first annual Electricity Capacity Assessment

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

  • Developing music partnerships in schools

    A report published today by Ofsted highlights the benefits and pitfalls of partnership working in music education.

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