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  • Powering the Nation: Article by John Hayes published in House Magazine

    Benjamin Disraeli said, “What we expect seldom occurs, but what we least expect generally happens to us.” That sums up rather well my feeling…

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

  • £2million bioenergy scheme opens to applications

    Entrepreneurs across the nation are today being invited to bid for a share of £2million aimed at spurring on innovation in bioenergy. As set…

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

  • Edward Davey launches ‘A world you like. With a Climate you like’ campaign

      Welcoming the launch of the  ‘A world you like. With a climate you like’, the European campaign to promote climate action, Secretary of State…

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

  • Secretary of State to highlight Scottish energy jobs and growth

      Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey will this week highlight the massive benefit for jobs and business the energy sector can…

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

  • Speech by Edward Davey to Gastech Conference

    …This is a key conference in a vital industry that's of strategic importance to the UK. You've come to London aft...…

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

  • Eight thousand patients to benefit from advanced cancer treatment

    £15 million unveiled to rollout across the NHS.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg backs innovative NEET programme

    Nick Clegg: "By funding schemes like this, we can see what works and help even more young people in future."

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

  • Civil service union work brought under control

    The Cabinet Office is leading a radical overhaul of the arrangements that allow civil servants to undertake trade union work in work hours.

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

  • Government investment secures £1 billion for university and private research

    World leading science projects are receiving a £1billion joint industry, university and Government boost.

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

  • Third year of council tax freeze announced

    Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced new support for local authorities in England to help them freeze council tax for a further year.

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

  • Bank fines to be used to support Britain’s Armed Forces community

    The Government is changing the rules so that fines from banks and other financial services firms no longer go to the industry.

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

  • No capital gains tax on employee share ownership for new employee-owners

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced plans for a new kind of employment contract called an employee-owner.

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

  • Government action to stimulate shale gas investment

    Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the Government will develop a targeted tax regime for the shale gas industry.

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

  • Reduced cap on rail fare rises

    2% cut to planned rises in the cost of UK rail, London bus and tube travel.

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

  • Youth United in action in Birmingham

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today saw first-hand how Government funding is creating new youth groups to teach young people valuable skills…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds MP welcomes new Somali PM designate

    UK support for PM designate in the work of establishing a new, transparent and accountable government for all Somalis.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on peace agreement for Mindanao

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the announcement of the framework agreement.

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

  • Emerging Europe in the spotlight

    With a market of over 100 million consumers, Central and Eastern Europe is re-packaging its business opportunities for the UK business.

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

  • New 'Community Shares' to boost local services

    Communities Minister Don Foster today launched a new Community Shares Unit to help local people claim a stake and become part owners of much…

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

  • Soldier honoured for storming insurgent position at 'Devil's Doorstep'

    A soldier who led his men in a daring counter attack on an insurgent position that ultimately transformed the entire security situation in the area has been Mentioned in Despatches for his unflinching courage under enemy fir…

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