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  • Approaching the independence referendum: the legal issues

    Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC delivered a speech on legal issues related to devolution.

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

  • UK and the World Intellectual Property Office agree to enhance cooperation for development

    The agreement signed by the UK IPO Chief Executive, John Alty and WIPO Director General, Francis Gurry commits the UK IPO to assisting with …

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

  • Legal framework for Green Deal signals green light for industry

    The legal framework for the Green Deal is in place.  This regulatory green light signals to industry that the market can now get started. In…

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

  • Power station consent turns waste to energy

    Consent was given today by the Government for the construction of a 60MW energy from waste generating station in Cheshire. The proposed development…

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

  • Speed up of 4G roll-out to boost economic growth

    UK consumers and businesses are set to get comprehensive next generation mobile broadband services in the 1st half of next year.

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

  • Ageism no longer acceptable under new legislation

    People who believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age will be protected and will have the right to bring a legal challenge.

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

  • Offenders must pay to support crime victims

    From today many more criminals will be made to pay towards supporting victims of crime.

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

  • New rules make offenders pay

    From Monday, new rules will force more criminals to pay towards supporting victims of crime, Minister for Victims Helen Grant announced.

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

  • £1 billion to improve council homes set to boost economy

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk today confirmed nearly £1billion to bring sub-standard council homes up to scratch - while at the same time offering…

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

  • Greg Barker leads low carbon trade delegation to East Africa

      Minister of State Greg Barker will lead a delegation of UK business leaders to East Africa from Monday 1 October - 5 October. The trade …

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

  • Army Education Officer talks about teaching in Afghanistan

    An Army teacher from Northern Ireland is currently plying his trade in the heat and dust of Afghanistan.

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

  • Statistical press release: UK energy statistics

    Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices publications are published today 27 September 2012 by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.…

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

  • £6m libraries fund opens for applications

    Aims to inspire ambitious and innovative cultural partnerships.

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

  • Electric vehicle event

    Transport Minister Norman Baker MP offers his support for the creation of electric charge points at Adastral Park and Port of Felixstowe.

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

  • Freedom of the Borough of Tewkesbury presented to ARRC

    The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) and ARRC Support Battalion were awarded the 'Freedom of the Borough' by Tewkesbury Borough Council at a ceremony held at the council's offices in Tewkesbury on Monday 17 Sep…

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

  • Scientist supports military colleagues in Helmand

    From Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan, MOD scientist Dr Peter Harvey explains the role of the Scientific Adviser. Ian Carr reports.

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  • Buy heating oil early, urges new campaign

      The Government is backing a campaign by industry and consumer groups urging householders to stock up on heating oil now. Buying oil as soon…

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

  • Transport, technology and the city of the future

    Norman Baker speech transcript given at the Smart Cities Expo 2012.

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

  • Prisoners pay to support victims of crime

    Prisoners have been forced to pay over three quarters of a million pounds towards helping victims this year, thanks to a new law that literally makes them pay for their crimes.

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

  • North West Biofuels Network

    Discusses renewable and low carbon fuels and it's use in transport.

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