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  • Chairman's Conclusions of Friends of Syria meeting

    Full text of the Chairman's Conclusions of the International Conference of the Group of Friends of the Syrian People on 24 February.

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

  • European growth - a view from the UK

    Minister for Europe David Lidington: Europe needs to adapt in order to prosper from the economic realities of the 21st Century.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses Syria at UN Human Rights Council

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne called for an end to the violence in Syria and said that those responsible for the atrocities will be held to account for the crimes they have committed.

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

  • A blueprint for a European growth agenda: the view from the UK

    Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke about how the EU can prioritise growth, at an event hosted by the Lisbon Council in Brussels on 27 February 2012.

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

  • Body armour saves British soldier from Taliban bullet

    A British soldier's body armour saved him from a Taliban gunshot during a fierce fire fight in Helmand province recently, enabling him to shrug off the impact and carry on with the mission.

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

  • Apprenticeships Minister intensifies efforts to guarantee quality

    In a statement to the House of Commons, Mr Hayes also updated parliament on the significant progress that has already been made to drive up …

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

  • Red tape cut to allow colleges freedom to manage affairs as independent bodies

    The Government has worked hard to ensure that FE colleges have the freedom to manage their own affairs as independent bodies and the ONS has…

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

  • Vince Cable speech: Industrial Srategy: Next steps - IPPR, London

    We cannot just hope it happens naturally. That is why we need a radically different approach to the choice we make in Government. In other words…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the Platts 6th Annual CCS Conference

    Check against delivery At the outset I would like to emphasise the UK Government’s firm commitment to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and …

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

  • Edward Davey response to Guardian wind power articles

    Edward Davey told the Guardian: “A responsible energy policy for this country is one that rules IN all of the key low carbon technologies to…

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

  • Holyrood should start work on new Scottish property taxes - Moore

    The UK Government will scrap Stamp Duty in Scotland in 2015 and allow Holyrood to design a completely new set of property taxes and collection process, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said today. 

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

  • Queen’s Award puts Diamond Jubilee spotlight on national volunteering achievements

    A special Diamond Jubilee award will recognise the work of voluntary organisations throughout the UK.

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

  • Sugar cube Number 10 on display in Downing Street

    PM’s residence hosts latest display of contemporary craft and design.

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

  • Illegal workers and benefit abusers targeted

    New powers introduced today will make it harder for foreign nationals to work illegally and abuse the benefit system.

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

  • Government action halts banking tax avoidance schemes

    The Government has today taken steps to close two aggressive tax avoidance schemes recently disclosed to HM Revenue & Customs by a bank.

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

  • UK's opt-in to the EU PNR Agreement with the US

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 27 February 2012 by Damian Green and House of Lords by Lord Henley

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

  • Extra Housing Benefit support for Londoners

    An extra £5.9m of Government funding has been allocated to councils in London to help benefit claimants renting in the private sector. …

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

  • Welsh Secretary signals start to Wales Tourism Week

    The Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan has celebrated the start of Wales Tourism Week (27 Feb - 4 March 2012) with visits to two …

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

  • Minister visits Croatia ahead of EU accession

    Lord McNally visited Croatia to discuss the country’s accession to the European Union next year and the UK’s plans for reform.

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

  • Tim Loughton speaks at St Mary's sexual assault referral centre

    The Children's Minister addresses an audience at St Mary's sexual assault referral centre in Manchester.

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