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  • Eric Pickles calls for more town centre parking spaces

    Communities Secretary announces new planning guidance to deal with street clutter and road humps and calls for more town centre parking.

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

  • British funding aids Syrians and Lebanese in Tyre

    British Ambassador visits Syrian refugees and Lebanese hosts in Tyre, South Lebanon.

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

  • Overcrowded trains to get red (and amber and green) light

    Rail companies asked to publish train-by-train crowding information in a 'traffic light' system, explaining which services are busiest.

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

  • Department of Health invests additional £30 million into cancer treatment

    The Department of Health has announced a £30 million deal to purchase 20 new radiotherapy machines.

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

  • UK partners at the 6th FICCI Global Skills Summit

    This year the UK is partnering at the 6th FICCI Global Skills Summit which is around vocational education and skills in India.…

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

  • Syria: PM call with Chancellor Merkel

    The PM has discussed the situation in Syria with Chancellor Merkel and agreed that UN investigators should visit the site of the attack.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: We cannot allow chemical weapons to be used with impunity

    Foreign Secretary calls for strong response to the use of chemical weapons.

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

  • Syria: PM phone call with President Hollande

    The Prime Minister spoke to President Hollande about the situation in Syria.

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

  • New Council Tax cut for families staying together

    Ending unfair ‘family tax penalty’ will support extended families and provide more affordable housing.

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

  • British volunteers help disabled children in Moldova

    The British Ambassador, Phil Batson visited the boarding school for mentally disabled children in Orhei.

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

  • DFID hands over renovated building to the DRC Ministry of Interior

    Official handover to the DRC Ministry of Interior of a renovated building for the Inter-Ministerial Commission for Territory Management

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

  • Hugo Swire welcomes UN resolution on child soldiers in Burma

    Hugo Swire calls for Burma to cooperate fully with a UN resolution aimed at bringing an end to the use of child soldiers.

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

  • GSF #WhereDoWeGONow? Conference in Bangalore

    Building on the success of Global SuperAngels Forum (GSF) 2012 Conference, GSF facilitated a discussion platform for start-up and investor community to explore “where do we go now?” “how do we open new doors and explore the …

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria and Egypt with Qatari Foreign Minister

    William Hague reaffirms warm bilateral relationship with Qatari Foreign Minister.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bombings in Lebanon

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns today’s attacks in Tripoli, Lebanon and highlights the UK’s strong commitment to supporting stability.…

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

  • Seaside towns to be given £29 million to boost growth

    Coastal Communities Fund increased by 5% and is extended until 2016.

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

  • Keep informed about opportunities in the French market

    Dialling into UKTI France’s webinar programme is an easy, cost-effective way for UK companies to find out about doing business in France.

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

  • New UK support for 700,000 people affected by 2012 floods

    The UK is providing seeds, shelter and training to help people in Pakistan recover from last year’s widespread floods.

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

  • New accommodation for Scottish naval base

    £31.5 million is to be invested in improving facilities for Service personnel at Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde.

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

  • Decade of work at Dounreay, apprentices told

    Nine Dounreay apprentices who received Indenture Certificates at their graduation ceremony last Friday were encouraged to become involved in the "guaranteed decade of work" left on the site.

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