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  • We're lifting burdens from the backs of builders

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced he is scrapping new proposals that could have cost developers thousands of pounds extra to build…

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

  • Thames gateway forum

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. I am delighted to address this year’s Thames Gateway Forum. I am particularly pleased to speak to …

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

  • Vince Cable heads to Moscow

    Vince Cable leads the largest ever business delegation to strengthen ties between the UK and Russia and to promote trade.

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

  • Bilateral trade between Russia and the UK

    It is a pleasure to be here at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, a prestigious institution in Russia, and all the more impressive that…

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

  • Don't let your ski trip go downhill!

    Thousands of skiers risk huge medical bills by not getting adequate travel insurance.

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

  • UK and Romania share expertise to help combat child sexual abuse

    British and Romanian experts on child protection, representatives from the Romanian Police, prosecutors, other Government officials and NGOs will examine the role and impact of online environments in child sexual offending.

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

  • Michel Taride on Britain as a central hub for business

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, the French-born President of Hertz International highlights the unique attributes that make the UK such a good place for international businesses.

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

  • UK launches National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security

    On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Foreign Secretary made a statement on the launch of the UK’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on UK and Oman relations

    …Indeed the first UK agreement with Oman was signed in 1646. The legendary British Admiral Horatio Nelson is said to have visited Muscat when he was a young midshipman in the eighteenth century.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit to Iraq concludes

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt became the first Foreign Office Minister to visit Iraq since the UK Coalition Government took office in May.

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

  • A roadmap to combating honour-based violence in Iraqi Kurdistan

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt gave his support for a report and action plan to combat honour-based violence commissioned by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

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

  • Royal Visit sees strong reaffirmation of UK-UAE ties

    UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and British Foreign Secretary signed a formal declaration reaffirming the 1971 UK-UAE Friendship Treaty.

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

  • Defence Co-operation

    The Prince Philip and the Crown Prince of Dubai viewed a flyby of UAE and UK fast jets as a part of the UK Royal visit to the UAE.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's speech on UK/UAE Partnership

    …Speech by Foreign Secretary William Hague at the UK/UAE Partnership Celebration in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 25 November…

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

  • Afghan Colonel thanks London soldiers for training his troops

    Colonel Farid Ahmadi, who has served in the Afghan National Army (ANA) for almost 20 years, was so impressed with The London Regiment soldiers…

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

  • HMS Scott returns to the Antarctic

    HMS Scott left Plymouth early today for what will be her second deployment to the region; her aim will be to demonstrate the UK’s ongoing commitment…

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

  • Strengthening the UK's relationship with Somaliland

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham met the President of Somaliland Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo in London on 24 November.

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

  • R&D spend of leading UK companies holds up during downturn

    The R&D Scoreboard is an annual investigation of the top 1,000 UK and top 1,000 global corporate investors in research and development. Spend…

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

  • Greg Barker sets out Big Society vision for small energy

    Press release: 10/120 25 November 2010 Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today urged communities to grab the new opportunities to become…

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

  • Scotland Bill confirmed for St Andrew's day

    …Scottish Secretary Michael Moore has today confirmed that the Scotland Office will lay the Scotland Bill in the UK Parliament on St Andrew's Day (Tuesday 30 November).…

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