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  • Jeremy Browne concludes trip to Far East

    Speaking from Beijing airport at the end of a week-long trip to the Far East, the Minister discusses the importance of UK-China relations in a short video clip.

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

  • UK Minister visits UAE to strengthen bilateral ties

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East and North Africa conducted a two-day visit of the UAE between 15 and 16 September

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

  • Communiqué of United Arab Emirates-United Kingdom Taskforce meeting

    The Taskforce agreed a range of areas in which the two countries would look to extend and deepen cooperation over the next twelve months.

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

  • Battle of Britain fighter chief honoured with permanent statue

    To mark the 70th anniversary of the day which saw the peak air activity of the Battle of Britain, a bronze statue of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park was unveiled in Waterloo Place, central London.

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

  • British forces train Kazakh peacekeeping troops

    British soldiers have played a key role in a large-scale, multinational military exercise in Kazakhstan this August helping the Kazakh Ministry of Defence to develop a NATO interoperable brigade.

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

  • Science Minister underlines importance of public engagement at British Science Festival 2010

    Speaking about the festival, Mr Willetts said: “Every year this festival conveys the wonder and importance of science and engineering in a …

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

  • Business Secretary welcomes Free Trade Agreement signature

    Commenting on the signature of the FTA, Vince Cable said: “The signing of the FTA at the European Council today is certainly going to boost…

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

  • Vince Cable - Königswinter Conference 2010 Speech

    It is a pleasure to be at the Konigswinter Conference today. It is 60 years since its inception and the event has played an important role in…

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

  • Lord Brittan hosts South African Deputy President

    Deputy President Motlanthe was at the head of a delegation visiting London that included South African government ministers, officials and the…

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

  • 2008 carbon dioxide emissions at local authority and government office region level

    Estimates are published today of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for 2008, and revised estimates for the years 2005-2007, for all UK local authorities…

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

  • Local lagging rates revealed for the first time

    Annual carbon emissions data released A breakdown of how much insulation has been installed in homes across different parts of Britain under…

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

  • London Design Festival 2010

    Ed Vaizey launches robot writers in Trafalgar Square to kick off Design Festival.

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

  • No increase in TV licence fee

    The cost of the TV licence fee will not increase next April.

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

  • Become a London 2012 Games Maker

    Anyone can now volunteer to be a part of the London 2012 Games.

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

  • UK to increase aid money spent on conflict countries

    The Government is set to increase the amount of aid it provides to fragile and conflict-ridden countries. This will boost the fight against extreme poverty and also strengthen DFID’s contribution to national security.

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

  • Development in a conflicted world

    Speech by International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell at the Royal College of Defence Studies on 16 September 2010.

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

  • Urgent action on climate change: Caroline Spelman issues ‘wake-up call’

    The first national assessment of how well prepared the UK is for climate change was published today (16 Sept) by the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC).

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

  • More women needed in UK boardrooms

    Theresa May promises to work more closely with the private sector to help more women make it onto the boards of UK’s top companies.

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

  • Vicars taught how to spot sham marriages

    Around a dozen Church of England vicars were trained in how to spot fraudulent weddings by officers from the UK Border Agency today.

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

  • Welsh Secretary honoured to represent Wales at State welcome for Pope Benedict XVI

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan was among the Welsh dignitaries who welcomed Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to the UK today (16 September…

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