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  • Government launches new counter proliferation strategy

    The Government has launched its new National Counter Proliferation Strategy ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul on 26-27 March.

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

  • Cable backs small businesses to grow

    Speaking at the Federation of Small Businesses conference Dr Cable set out the practical steps Government is taking to help SMEs and boost business…

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

  • Ministers get hands-on at games showcase

    Business Minister Mark Prisk and Creative Industries Minister Ed Vaizey viewed games from trailblazers including Mind Candy, Codemasters, Mediatonic…

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

  • Obsolete red tape to be scrapped within retail and manufacturing sector

    A consultation launched today proposes removing regulations in retail and manufacturing sectors that the Red Tape Challenge has identified as…

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

  • Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to ASCL conference

    Her Majesty's Chief Inspector sets out plans for more heads to get involved in school inspection.

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  • Tackling road works disruption in Yorkshire

    Road works permit scheme in Yorkshire approved.

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

  • The maritime security challenge

    Speech by Lord Astor, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • Government announces action to improve implementation of the Habitats and Wild Birds Directives

    The Review focused on the processes within the Directives that most affect businesses.

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

  • The professional standards programme

    This page has been updated 23 November 2012 to include additional links Since publication in February 2011 of the White Paper ‘Equity and…

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

  • Richard Benyon’s speech at the Waterwise conference

    Richard Benyon’s speech at the Waterwise conference.

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

  • Governments reach agreement on Scotland Bill

    The Scotland Bill is set to bring major new powers to the Scottish Parliament after the UK Government and Scottish Government reached agreement on the provisions of the Bill, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore…

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

  • Governments reach agreement on Scotland Bill

    The Scotland Bill is set to bring major new powers to the Scottish Parliament after the UK Government and Scottish Government reached agreement on the provisions of the Bill, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore…

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

  • Ten Super-Connected Cities announced

    Chancellor reveals cities to share £100m to introduce ultra-fast broadband, with additional £50m for further roll-out.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: Forests - tackling illegal logging and climate change

    Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell made the key note presentation on forests and how UK is working to tackle illegal logging and climate change at the UK Timber Trade Federation's annual event.

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

  • Speech by Greg Barker at the Ecobuild Conference

    Check against delivery I’m delighted to be here at the Ecobuild conference. We have come a long way since I spoke about the Green Deal at …

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

  • Green Deal boost for small businesses

    20 March 2012 In a keynote speech on 20th March at the annual Ecobuild conference in London, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker announced …

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

  • Environment protected and business boosted by cutting unnecessary red tape

    Proposals will both ensure protection of the environment and benefit a wide range of businesses, particularly small and medium sized firms.

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

  • Regulation of foods for young children to be simplified

    The Department is publishing responses received to the public consultation, which ended on 30 September 2011, to gather views of interested …

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

  • PM speech on infrastructure

    Prime Minister's speech on national infrastructure was delivered at the Institute of Civil Engineering.

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

  • Green light for pioneering scheme to tackle rush hour road works disruption

    Scheme to help reduce disruption caused by road works.

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