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  • Reform of the consumer protection regime

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. I welcome this opportunity to explain the thinking behind our recent decision to reshape…

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

  • Encouraging meeting on sheep EID

    Discussing a range of issues facing the industry in implementing EU rules on individually tracing sheep.

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

  • National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers (NALEO)

    Video speech about the role taxis and private hire vehicles have in local communities.

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

  • Communities to share in the advantages of development

    New reforms will give more of the benefits of development to communities while providing more certainty for industry, Decentralisation Minister…

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

  • Better planning: from principle to practice

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Many thanks to Localis for hosting us today. Localis are a think-tank on…

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

  • Employee Ownership

    Introduction Good afternoon. I’m sorry I can’t be with you in Manchester. I have had to stay in London, as the Postal Services Bill is continuing…

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

  • Engaged and attuned: Britain as a good European

    Speech by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, on the role of the UK in the European Union

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

  • Communiqué from Overseas Territories Consultative Council

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham met leaders from the Overseas Territories for the Overseas Territories Consultative Council on 17 November.

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

  • New Deputy Chair for the Financial Reporting Council

    Notes to editors: The FRC is the UK’s independent regulator responsible for promoting confidence in corporate reporting and governance…

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

  • EAS lays foundations for successful enforcement in the construction employment agency sector

    A total of 58 agencies were visited in England, Scotland and Wales. EAS inspectors identified two construction agencies that had failed to pay…

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

  • How to be savvy when doing your Christmas shopping

    BIS conducted research as part of the ‘Know Your Consumer Rights’ campaign with Consumer Focus, the OFT and Consumer Direct. The research showed…

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

  • Get online week 18-24 October

    Encouraging millions more internet users in the UK by 2012.

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

  • Private Sector key to economic growth, David Jones tells CBI North Wales Annual Dinner

    The private sector will play a key role in promoting economic growth in Wales, David Jones, Welsh Office Minister told businesspeople and entrepreneurs…

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

  • National Taxi Association

    Discusses how we can support passengers, taxis and private hire vehicles through appropriate local regulation and the Equalities Act.

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

  • The open internet

    Text of speech by Ed Vaizey on the need to protect internet freedoms and transparency.

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

  • ICSA Transparency in Governance Awards

    Introduction I am delighted to join you for the Transparency in Governance Awards this evening. The UK has been a pioneer in developing…

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

  • Association of Colleges annual conference

    Thank you Kirsty [Wark] and good afternoon everyone. WB Yeats said that education was “not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a …

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

  • Government encourages Internet Providers to be transparent in the way they manage online traffic

    During a speech at The FT World Telecoms Conference, the minister set out the government’s position on net neutrality. There has been a debate…

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

  • Charles Hendry's article in the Energy Focus journal - December 2010 edition

    The recent spending review has certainly allowed the Coalition to consolidate our vision and ambitions for the UK’s energy. Those ambitions…

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

  • Big Society plans for better public services

    Employers will be expected to accept suitable proposals from front-line staff who want to take over and run services as mutual organisations.

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