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  • DFID Research: An evidence-based response to the global food crisis

    The International Food Policy Research Institute has published much of its research findings in response to the global food price crisis

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  • DFID Research: Growing mint as an alternative to opium in Afghanistan.

    Encouraging farmers in conflict areas to grown high-value crops such as mint has had a positive impact on the lives of many Afghan families.

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  • Bob Neill sees how private enterprise is driving Thames Gateway growth

    Thames Gateway Minister Bob Neill has visited London’s Docklands to see how private investment is supporting the local economy.

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

  • Community refuse to call time on their local

    Local residents in Hudswell village in North Yorkshire have got together to save their community pub.

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

  • Japan earthquake: Foreign Office update

    The latest Foreign Office update on our consular effort in Japan to assist British nationals.

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

  • Congratulating Norouz - Iranian New Year

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt offers best wishes to those celebrating Norouz, the ancient ceremony which marks the new year for Iranians and several other nations in the region.

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

  • Home Secretary's speech to Stonewall Workplace Conference

    This speech was given by Home Secretary, Theresa May, on Friday 18 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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

  • Sheffield wedding party sentenced

    Newly-weds who couldn’t speak each other’s language jailed after UKBA investigation revealed marriage was a means to live in the UK.

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

  • DFID Research: Protecting farms from costly whiteflies

    Vital research is helping to protect essential crops from damage and diseases caused by whiteflies

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  • Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum

    Speech by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.

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

  • Budding entrepreneurs reviving Leicester and Corby communities

    Baroness Hanham met women entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities to see how government funding is supporting the local economy.

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

  • Government boosts UK manufacturing

    …Vince Cable announces the UK's first Technology and Innovation Centre to drive growth and help industry capitalise on the UK's world class research.…

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

  • Pro.Manchester Business and Professional Services Conference

    Introduction Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be here in Manchester and to have the chance to speak at this conference. The question…

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

  • "The situation in Japan is of great concern"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the Government's response to the situation in Japan on 17 March.

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

  • Taliban losing local support in Helmand

    Corporal Jamie Williams from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), is based in Patrol Base Attal on Route 601 near Lashkar Gah. Here he writes about how the Taliban is…

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

  • Prince William arrives in Christchurch

    …Prince William described the devastation in Christchurch as ''unbelievable'' during his tour of Christchurch's quake hit city centre today.…

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

  • Business Minister tours North West local enterprise partnerships and small businesses

    Today (Thursday) he met with the local enterprise partnerships for Greater Manchester and Cheshire & Warrington. At the meeting with the Cheshire…

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

  • Research boost for UK manufacturing industries

    The announcement forms part of the Advanced Manufacturing strand of the Government’s Growth Review and will help stimulate growth through research…

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

  • Ministers backing UK manufacturing from idea to lab to market

    Today’s announcement is a key part of the Government’s Growth Review, targeting the expansion of Britain’s manufacturing sector and positioning…

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

  • Transparency is key - Duncan

    In two speeches this week, Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan has been explaining where and how British development funding will be delivered over the next four years.

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