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  • The role of energy innovation in helping the UK to meet its low carbon and energy security goals

    Speech by Greg Barker at the Low Carbon Innovation Coordination Group Strategic Framework Briefing and Networking Event.

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

  • Financial Secretary to the Treasury: CityWeek speech

    Financial Secretary to the Treasury on the global role of the UK's international financial services industry post-reform.

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

  • Chancellor speaks on tax and benefits

    Speech by the Chancellor at the start of an important week of tax and benefit changes.

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

  • Financial Services Trade and Investment Board delivers boost to trade and inward investment in the UK economy

    Joint government and industry initiative focussed on strengthening UK’s position as a leading global financial centre.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 31 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on child cruelty, Scotland, energy companies and the Football World Cup in Qatar.

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

  • New UK visa application centre in Phnom Penh officially opens

    Today in Phnom Penh, British Ambassador, Bill Longhurst, officially opened the new UK visa application centre.…

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

  • UK knowledge investment continues to grow

    New figures published today (31 March 2014) show that UK business is building success through knowledge and creative assets.

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

  • Human Rights Council, Geneva : UK Statement on Libya, 28 March 2014

    United Kingdom statement on the adoption of Item 10 resolution on technical assistance for Libya in the field of human rights.

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

  • David Cameron meeting with President Kikwete of Tanzania

    Statement following meeting between Prime Minister David Cameron and President Kikwete of Tanzania.

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

  • Nuisance calls action plan unveiled

    The first comprehensive and co-ordinated effort to tackle nuisance calls has been published by Culture Secretary Maria Miller.

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

  • British Embassy underlines support for UNMISS and calls for better humanitarian access in South Sudan

    The following press statement was issued on 28 March by US, United Kingdom, Norway, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada missions, and European Union delegation in South Sudan.

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

  • Painting to raise awareness of forced marriage in Bangladesh

    Today children in Sylhet have been painting to raise awareness of forced marriage practices in Bangladesh, which is recognised in the UK as a form of violence.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.

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

  • Pre-packaged administrations: a review

    This review asks whether pre-packaged administrations (pre-packs) are a viable rescue tool or an abuse of the insolvency process.

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  • 64th Königswinter Conference

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about the situation in Ukraine and Europe’s wider role in the world at the Königswinter Conference.

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

  • Secretary Internships available at the British Embassy

    The British Embassy in Guatemala would like to invite students from the Secretarial Career to participate in a 200 hours internship.

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

  • National job confidence increases in line with economic recovery

    The third National Careers Service job confidence index, released today (28 March 2014), shows the nation’s job confidence is increasing.

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

  • DPRK Human Rights Violations Condemned

    UN Human Rights Council says “systematic and widespread human rights violations in the DPRK” cannot remain unpunished.

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

  • Lowest paid BIS contractors to benefit from pay rise

    The lowest paid contracted staff working at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills will benefit from an above inflation pay rise.

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

  • A commitment to care

    Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb pledges his and the Department of Health’s full support for the Social Care Commitment.

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