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From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Lord Young and Peers.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Explains government's transport plans and the role the north east of England could play in economic growth.
New reforms will give more of the benefits of development to communities while providing more certainty for industry, Decentralisation Minister…
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…
Know your consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.
…I have had to stay in London, as the Postal Services Bill is continuing…
I’m pleased to be here speaking to you this evening, in my present guise as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President…
Speech by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, on the role of the UK in the European Union
Due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday night, parts of mid and eastern Cornwall have been affected by serious flooding. Some areas are impassable…
A total of 58 agencies were visited in England, Scotland and Wales. EAS inspectors identified two construction agencies that had failed to pay…
BIS conducted research as part of the ‘Know Your Consumer Rights’ campaign with Consumer Focus, the OFT and Consumer Direct. The research showed…
Speech by Andrew Mitchell, International Development Secretary, at a Climate and Development Knowledge Network event at British Council on 18 November 2010.
Lynne Featherstone tells parliament why the government is scrapping controversial rules that would have forced public bodies to look at ways of tackling inequality caused by class.
The private sector will play a key role in promoting economic growth in Wales, David Jones, Welsh Office Minister told businesspeople and entrepreneurs…
Discusses how we can support passengers, taxis and private hire vehicles through appropriate local regulation and the Equalities Act.
Text of speech by Ed Vaizey on the need to protect internet freedoms and transparency.
Introduction I am delighted to join you for the Transparency in Governance Awards this evening. The UK has been a pioneer in developing…
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 …
British author Alan Shadrake was sentenced by a Singapore court to six weeks in prison on 16 November.
The Foreign Secretary's 4th and final speech on Britain's foreign policy delivered at Georgetown University on 17 November 2010.
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