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  • Foreign Secretary issues first quarterly report on Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has delivered the Government's first quarterly report on Afghanistan in which he said steady progress is being made although serious risks and challenges remain.

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

  • Postal Services Bill Second Reading – Vince Cable Opening Speech – 27 October 2010

    …Speaker, I beg to move that this Bill be read a second time. INTRODUCTION Mr. Speaker, let me begin by making it clear why we are here…

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

  • £1.3 billion funding deal for the Post Office

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The Post Office network is a cornerstone of British life. Our £1.3 billion funding package will reverse…

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

  • UKaid for Palestinian people

    International Development Minister Alan Duncan today announced additional support for the delivery of essential services to the Palestinian people and the recovery of the private sector in Gaza.

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

  • Highly skilled work for highly skilled migrants

    Research out today looks at jobs being done by people in the UK with highly skilled work visas.

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

  • Workplace pension reforms will get Britain saving - Webb

    Millions of people can look forward to greater financial security in retirement, as Government sets out its plans to introduce automatic enrolment…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From Wednesday 27 October 2010

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Afghan civilian casualties, housing benefit and Afghanistan quarterly report.

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

  • THINK! reminds children to be bright to be seen

    Making sure that children are easily seen by drivers is especially important at this time of year when evenings are drawing-in.

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

  • Councils free to raise £250 million for underpaid workers

    More councils are getting the green light to tackle historic pay inequalities today as the Coalition Government backs workplace equality, announced…

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

  • Investment in highway and local transport schemes

    Oral statement on the government’s investment plans for our transport networks.

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

  • High Speed rail lobby day

    Speech about the policies, benefits and schemes for high speed rail implementation.

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

  • John Hayes calls for a new arts and crafts movement

    John Hayes believes that it is time to debate the way practical skills are taught, learnt and valued, and wants to hear your opinions.

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

  • "The craft so long to lerne": Skills and their Place in Modern Britain

    Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for coming. The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, is probably the…

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

  • Celebrating women, peace and security

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a statement on Women in Conflict, to mark the tenth anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • China makes London top for investment

    London maintains its status as top destination for global foreign direct investment.

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

  • Defence Minister opens UK cyber security test range

    The first commercially available, federated cyber test range in the UK was opened last week by the Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth.

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

  • Skills Minister calls for a new Arts and Craft Movement

    The minister was at the RSA where to deliver a speech on how practical and skills have evolved through history and the role they must now play…

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

  • Latest figures show the vast majority of people being found fit for work

    Three-quarters of people applying for the new Employment and Support Allowance programme (ESA) are being found fit for work after medical.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report 700: Jobcentre Plus Equality Legislative Requirements Review

    The support needs of Jobcentre Plus staff in meeting equality legislation requirements across a range of job roles.

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

  • Publication of DWP research report 703: Communicating with customers of retirement age

    Findings of research to explore the attitudes and perceptions of people in retirement.

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