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  • New plan will work to reduce use of animals in research

    The government outlines how it will work to reduce, replace and refine the use of animals in research.

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

  • Change of High Commissioner to New Zealand

    Mr Jonathan Sinclair has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand.

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

  • UK and West Bengal in partnership

    Excerpts of the speech by Greg Barker, UK Minister for Business Engagement with India, and Energy and Climate Change at the inauguration of ‘UK and West Bengal in partnership’ seminar.

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

  • British and German ambassadors visit Saint-Symphorien cemetery near Mons

    British ambassador to Belgium Jonathan Brenton visited the cemetery in preparation for the commemorations of August 2014.

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

  • New board members for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

    David Willetts appoints Peter Houillon and Apurv Bagri to the board of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

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

  • Change of use: new homes

    Written Ministerial Statement by Planning Minister Nick Boles on change of use to provide new homes.

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

  • Talks begin over contracts to tackle reoffending

    Crucial Government reforms aimed at overhauling the way offenders are managed have moved a step closer, as organisations bidding for new regional rehabilitation work have been invited to begin formal contract talks.

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

  • Funding boost for programmes that reduce reoffending

    Charities and social enterprises who use innovative ways to reduce reoffending in England have been handed a boost worth more than £2 million.

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

  • Mediation is better - couples told as divorce rate rises

    Thousands of couples who separate each year have been urged to spurn confrontational court battles and instead to try mediation to sort out disputes over finances and children – as new figures show divorce rates increased la…

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

  • UK is partner country for 2014 CeBIT trade show in Hanover

    …Ambassador welcomes opportunity to showcase UK's strong ICT sector and its leading market position for software and IT services in Europe.…

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

  • Cable: We’ll keep working with business to help Portsmouth get ahead

    Vince Cable visits Portsmouth and Gosport and pledges that the government would continue working in partnership with local businesses.

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

  • £73 million to improve access to data and drive innovation

    David Willetts unveils £73 million of new funding to help the public and academics unlock the potential of big data.

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

  • Best of British tea brands showcased in Kolkata

    The British Deputy High Commission organised a tea tasting event in Kolkata today to showcase the 'Best of British tea brands'.

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

  • Opportunities for growth: retail market in Peru

    As the country with the fastest growing retail sector in Latin America, Peru presents a range of current and future opportunities in the retail sector for British brands.…

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

  • East Village big winner at London Planning Awards

    East Village has won the Mayor of London‘s award for planning excellence and been recognised as the 'best new place to live’.

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  • Edward Timpson speaks about young people and sport

    Edward Timpson talks to the Youth Sport Trust conference about school sport and physical education (PE).

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

  • New Crown Commercial Service leadership team revealed

    Cabinet Office unveils the leadership team that will help the Crown Commercial Service save taxpayer money.

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

  • Budapest conference on Creative Industries in Central Europe

    Peter Oborn gave a speech on the importance of architecture and design at an event organised by Innocities in January 2014.

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

  • Japan is Back, Britain is Back

    Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, gave a speech on the UK-Japan relationship at an event by the Naigai Jose Chosakai held on 3 February in the Tokyo International Forum.

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

  • ‘Nudge Unit’ forming mutual joint venture

    The Behavioural Insights Team, or 'Nudge Unit', is teaming up with Nesta to create a new joint venture in line with the government's long term economic plan.

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