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  • New Bristol biomass plant to benefit local community

    …Press release 2012/021 Permission was granted today for a new 150MW dedicated biomass power station at Royal Portbury Dock in the Port of Bristol……

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

  • Days are numbered for criminals illegally trading rhino horn

    The temporary suspension of trade in 'artistic items' will mean nearly all future applications for the export of rhino horn will be refused.

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

  • NewBuy Guarantee scheme to help new generation of homebuyers

    NewBuy Guarantee declared open for business - scheme offers mortgages on new-build properties with much smaller deposits.

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

  • Transcript: Prime Minister David Cameron and Taoiseach Enda Kenny

    Press conference followed talks and the issuing of a 10 year Irish-British Joint Statement.

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

  • Design Is Great

    Speech by UK High Commissioner at “Revolution By Design” Conference, Delhi, 11 March 2013.

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

  • Britain and the quest for influence in a re-shaped EU

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell talked about Britain's role in the EU, and the EU's role in the world when he spoke at the Future of Economic Governance in the EU conference on 8 March.

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

  • Government sets out measures to speed up adoptions and give vulnerable children loving homes

    New legislation will impose duties on local authorities to reduce delays for adoptions.

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

  • Government cash boost helps drive growth for Sunderland car parts factory

    The Deputy Prime Minister will today visit Sunderland business Unipres UK to see the start of work to install a new 3,000 tonne press.

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

  • Ending inflation-busting rail fare rises

    Rail fare increases to be capped at the rate of inflation.

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

  • Safety net of support working to protect thousands at risk

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today said new figures, showing a 14 per cent increase in the number of households accepted for homelessness help…

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

  • Higher Education Student Finance arrangements confirmed for the 2013/14 Academic Year

    …Maximum Maintenance Grants for low income students attending full-time courses will be increased in line with inflation. Maximum…

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

  • DFID research: ESPA Announces 2012 Grants

    ESPA Programme Executive Board invites Expressions of Interest to attend a Grant Development Workshop near London on 2–4 July 2012.…

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

  • Nurses, midwives and allied health professionals are offered research training

    More research training will be offered to nurses, midwives and allied health professionals thanks to a new strategy that will be launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley later today.

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

  • Welsh Secretary confirms time extension request from Silk Commission

    The Secretary of State for Wales has today announced that the Commission on Devolution in Wales has been granted an extension of time to complete…

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

  • New £5 million 'payment by results' deal to get rough sleepers off London's streets

    An innovative new ‘payment by results’ scheme to help London’s persistent rough sleepers off the streets and into secure homes was launched …

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

  • Syria: A bad situation, that is getting worse

    The UK withdrew all British diplomats from Damascus last week. On his return to the UK, British Ambassador Simon Collis discussed the situation in Syria.

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

  • Custodianship of HMS Victory changes hands

    The custodianship of the Royal Navy's oldest commissioned warship HMS Victory is to be transferred from the MOD to a charitable trust.

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

  • Disasters: Rapid response network ready if crises hit

    Britain is setting up a network of top businesses and charities to respond when large scale emergencies hit

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

  • 'Real progress’ made at second ministerial meeting on rebalancing Northern Ireland economy

    Ministers have today held the second meeting of the Ministerial Working Group on Rebalancing the Northern Ireland Economy.

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

  • PM's parliamentary address for the Diamond Jubilee

    PM: "She is loved because she is a Queen for everyone. The Diamond Jubilee gives us the chance to show our gratitude."

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