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  • British Business Embassy opens with Global Investment Conference

    During the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the British Business Embassy will showcase the UK to world leaders, policy makers and investors.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes strong UK-Panama partnership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met President Martinelli of Panama at the Foreign Office on 26 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister of Kosovo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the bilateral relationship and key reforms with Kosovo's Prime Minister Hashim Thaci on 26 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Lebanese Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The UK strongly supports a stable, peaceful and prosperous future for Lebanon."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister attends opening of new Brazilian Embassy

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne today attended the opening of a new Brazilian Embassy in London, the day before the Opening Ceremony of London’s 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • GREAT Guangzhou stop - Canton Tower to celebrate the London Games

    A tale of Two Cities’ sporting friendship: Canton Tower celebrates the London Games.

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

  • Armed Forces helping deliver Olympics security

    With the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games taking place tomorrow, and Olympic events already underway, Ian Carr examines the role of the 18,000 military personnel helping to keep the Games secure from behind …

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

  • Billions of pounds of UK investment announced at the Global Investment Conference

    On the eve of the Olympic Games, Ministers host the Global Investment Conference, launching the British Business Embassy and its series of Global Business Summits.

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

  • Global Investment Conference

    Vince Cable sets out the benefits of operating a more liberal trading system.

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

  • Vince Cable speech: Global Investment Conference, Lancaster House, London, July 26

    Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to share a platform with Minister Sharma from India and Minister Aganga from Nigeria. Tomorrow we are welcoming…

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

  • Partnership working on new rules for selling video games

    The Government has recognised the need to protect children from inappropriate content and has been working with industry representatives ahead…

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

  • New Met Office chair appointed

    The Met Office’s objective is the provision of weather and climate services that help Government, the public and commercial customers achieve…

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

  • New chair appointed for Companies House

    This follows on from the Companies House Steering Board which has taken Companies House through a time of significant change under the chairmanship…

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

  • Jobs boost as UK attracts increased overseas investment

    The figures announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable indicate that companies investing in the UK are continuing to succeed, laying the foundations…

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

  • Billions of pounds of UK investment announced as the Global Investment Conference opens for business at the British Business Embassy

    The largest set of trade and investment events ever held in this country starts today with the Government’s Global Investment Conference. The…

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Office for Fair Access’s decisions on 2013-14 Access Agreements

    **Universities and Science Minister David Willetts went on to say: **“Applications from students from disadvantaged backgrounds for 2012 …

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

  • Statistical press release: Digest of UK energy statistics 2012

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change today releases 4 key publications: Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics 2012 UK Energy…

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

  • New guidance for local authorities to improve energy efficiency of homes

    New guidance to help local authorities in England improve the energy efficiency of their residential housing has been published today. The guidance…

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

  • Sports Minister bets Team GB’s gold medal haul will outweigh Australia’s

    Hugh Robertson’s wager with Australian Sports Minister.

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

  • Local authorities meet broadband deadline

    Superfast broadband procurement moves forward in many areas - with two exceptions.

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