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  • Succesful Voluntary Principles plenary meeting at the British Embassy in Lima

    BE Lima hosted the first Plenary Meeting in 2014 of the Voluntary Principles’ Working Group, whose objective is to work with government, civil society and the extractive industry to promote dialogue, good governance and the …

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

  • Press briefing: morning 12 June 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on mortgage lending, passports, Europe and Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Special Envoy close Global Summit

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague and Special Envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Angelina Jolie have closed the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • Foreign Secretary closes Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    William Hague: ...an unprecedented display of unity and political will on this subject

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

  • Changes to copyright law

    The government is making a series of small but important changes to copyright law to make it better suited for the digital age.

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

  • Reservists complete Scottish war games

    Over 400 Army reservists from across Northern Ireland have undertaken a major military exercise in southern Scotland.

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

  • Chancellor unveils Crossrail’s new tunnel under the Thames

    Latest Crossrail tunnel will slash journey times from south-east London and support the construction of new housing.

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

  • The Queen’s Birthday Party 2014 in Sofia

    Spectacular Queen’s Birthday Party, tied to the 100 Years celebrations marking the centenary of the British Ambassador’s Residence in Sofia, was held on 12 June 2014.

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

  • Minister welcomes sharp fall in appeals against benefit decisions

    The number of benefit decision appeals dropped by 79% to 32,546 between January and March 2014, compared to same time last year.

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

  • Government works to ensure UK energy security

    Response from Energy Secretary Edward Davey to the Financial Times' articles,10 June 2014, on energy security.

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

  • Smaller hospitals have a future in the NHS, but need to change

    Small district general hospitals can thrive but the way services are provided to local patients must change to guarantee quality care, according to a report from Monitor.

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  • Housebuilding

    Eric Pickles' written statement to Parliament about housebuilding.

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

  • Special Envoy Angelina Jolie closing remarks

    Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict: Closing remarks by UN Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees

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

  • Renewable Energy Awards

    Minister Gregory Barker's speech at the Renewable Energy Awards, June 2014.

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

  • Presidency of the European Commission: article by David Cameron

    The Prime Minister has written an article on the issue of the Presidency of the European Commission.

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

  • Helping business to wake up to older workers' untapped potential

    Minister for Pensions Steve Webb launches a new action plan to help older workers stay in the workplace

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

  • One month to go to England's biggest free music festival

    170 free concerts across England from 11 to 13 July bringing people together to listen and participate with local musicians.

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

  • Patchy consumer rights awareness means thousands still losing out

    New government research shows UK consumers feel confident and knowledgeable when choosing and buying goods and services.

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

  • Shortlist announced for National College for High Speed Rail

    Four locations across the country have been shortlisted to become the home of the National College for High Speed Rail.

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

  • CMA publishes consumer protection guidance for lettings industry

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published comprehensive guidance for lettings professionals to help improve their understanding of, and compliance with, consumer protection law.

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