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  • Government names new Chief Construction Adviser

    Mr Hansford will work with government and industry to ensure Britain’s construction sector is equipped with the knowledge, skills and best practice…

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

  • The Wheatley Review

    The Chancellor has commissioned Martin Wheatley to undertake a review of the framework for the setting of LIBOR.

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

  • Opening Ceremony is ‘greatest show on earth’

    A uniquely British odyssey marks beginning of the XXX Olympiad

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

  • Foreign Secretary 'disappointed' at the outcome of the Arms Trade Treaty negotiations

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed his disappointment that international negotiations on the Arms Trade Treaty did not reach a conclusion yesterday.

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

  • "An important year for UK-China relations"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the China Business summit at the British Business Embassy in Lancaster House on 27 July.

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

  • Olympic Truce: a source of optimism and inspiration in a troubled world

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at an event attended by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon celebrating the Olympic Truce.

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

  • MOD signs Trident support contract

    The Ministry of Defence has today signed a 15-year contract with ABL Alliance to provide support of the Trident Strategic Weapon System at the Royal Naval Armament Depot (RNAD) Coulport and the Strategic Weapon Support Build…

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

  • Summit Boosts UK–China Trade and Investment: Foreign Secretary

    Senior Government ministers will meet leading UK and Chinese industrialists at a global business summit in London today aimed at fostering trade…

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

  • New rules on video game classification

    Latest move by Government to better protect children from unsuitable material

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

  • New rules to better protect children from inappropriate video game content

    From today, it is a criminal offence to sell video games with a “12” rating to those younger than that age.

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

  • Speech by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Chloe Smith MP; Oil and gas fabricators conference

    Speech by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Lasting Power of Attorney goes digital

    People will be able to use a simpler and quicker system to apply for their loved ones to legally manage their affairs under new plans.

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

  • Office of the Public Guardian going digital

    People will be able to use a simpler and quicker system to apply for their loved ones to legally manage their affairs.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s meeting with Ban Ki Moon

    The Deputy Prime Minister and UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon discussed progress made towards agreeing an Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • New Great Western franchise to deliver new express trains

    Extra local services on the Truro to Falmouth, Par to Newquay and the Severn Beach Lines added to 15 year Great Western franchise.

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

  • Armed Forces helping deliver Olympics security

    With the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games taking place tomorrow, and Olympic events already underway, Ian Carr examines the role of the 18,000 military personnel helping to keep the Games secure from behind …

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

  • Partnership working on new rules for selling video games

    The Government has recognised the need to protect children from inappropriate content and has been working with industry representatives ahead…

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

  • New chair appointed for Companies House

    This follows on from the Companies House Steering Board which has taken Companies House through a time of significant change under the chairmanship…

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

  • Billions of pounds of UK investment announced as the Global Investment Conference opens for business at the British Business Embassy

    The largest set of trade and investment events ever held in this country starts today with the Government’s Global Investment Conference. The…

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

  • Local authorities meet broadband deadline

    Superfast broadband procurement moves forward in many areas - with two exceptions.

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