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  • Speed up of 4G roll-out to boost economic growth

    UK set to get next generation mobile broadband services.

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

  • Approaching the independence referendum: the legal issues

    Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC delivered a speech on legal issues related to devolution.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister saddened by Hong Kong ferry tragedy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire said that thoughts and condolences are with everyone involved following a tragic ferry accident in Hong Kong on 1 October.

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

  • The future of cyberspace

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi write about their hopes for the Budapest Conference on Cyberspace.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Chief Minister of the Punjab

    Foreign Secretary Wiliam Hague met Shabaz Sharif, Chief Minister of the Punjab, Pakistan on 2 October.

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

  • Military Cross for soldier who continued to fight after being just 'a hair's breadth from death'

    A soldier who had a lucky escape after being shot in the head as he ran to protect a wounded comrade in northern Helmand has been awarded a Military Cross.

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

  • Freedom day for businesses as red tape stripped back

    The reforms are part of a wider strategy to tackle red tape, including the Red Tape Challenge, which invited the public, business and the voluntary…

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

  • Consultation opens on cultural test for Video Games, Animation and High-End TV

    Industry and Stakeholder opinion sought to aid introduction of tax reliefs for the creative sector

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

  • Live music licensing laws red tape cut

    Music venues across the country set to benefit from more flexible rules.

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

  • Marriage hours restrictions removed

    From today couples tying the knot will be given greater freedom of choice as time restrictions on ceremonies are removed.

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

  • Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary attend UN General Assembly Ministerial Week

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague led the UK delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • UN General Assembly: Political champions commit to build disaster resilience

    An agreement was made on a new initiative to build resilience in areas of the world most affected by disasters

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

  • £1 billion to improve council homes set to boost economy

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk today confirmed nearly £1billion to bring sub-standard council homes up to scratch - while at the same time offering…

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

  • Service personnel awarded for outstanding gallantry

    The National Army Museum in Chelsea hosted the latest Operational Honours and Awards ceremony (List Number 39) yesterday, where 21 of the 106 servicemen and women being honoured were praised by the Adjutant General, Lieutena…

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

  • Minister for Africa calls for international condemnation of support for militia groups in eastern DRC

    The Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds MP, attended the UN High Level Meeting on the Great Lakes yesterday which aimed to focus attention on the instability in the region, and encourage a consensus on the way forward.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges Japan to re-think policy on death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "it is the longstanding policy of the British Government to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances".

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

  • Secretary of State response to ESB gas-fired powerplant investment announcement

    In response to the press notice from ESB announcing investment in a 880MW CCGT gas power plant just outside Manchester, Edward Davey, Secretary…

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

  • Secretary of State response to ESB gas-fired powerplant investment announcement

    Secretary of State response to the press notice from ESB announcing investment in a 880MW CCGT gas power plant just outside Manchester

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

  • GP and Practice Team Bulletin: September 2012

    The September edition of the GP and Practice Team Bulletin is now online. This month Dame Barbara Hakin discusses some of the key decisions…

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

  • New scholarships to attract top chemistry graduates into teaching

    New teacher training scholarships in chemistry led by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) have been announced today.

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