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  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas from a suitable formation can only...

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

  • London 2012 helps encourage a boom in women's sports participation

    Culture Secretary wants to build further on success of British female medal heroes

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of an exceptional George II medal cabinet known as The Brand Cabinet

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a rare wall-mounted ivory cabinet.

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

  • David Prior confirmed as new Chair of the Care Quality Commission

    Following Parliamentary endorsement, David Prior has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Jeremy Hunt, Secretary…

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

  • Dental Results GP Patient Survey – July to September 2012

    Today, the Department of Health have published dental access statistics, on findings from the first wave of results from the GP Patient Survey (conducted between July and September 2012).

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Airbus AirAsia aircraft order

    David Jones joined the Prime Minister David Cameron in Broughton, North Wales to welcome a new order for 100 more aircraft.

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

  • Justice and Home Affairs (JHA): Brussels 6 to 7 December post-Council statement

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 13 December 2012 by Theresa May. The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) …

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

  • Jobs protected in Airbus deal

    An order for 100 new Airbus aircraft will safeguard 9000 jobs across the UK.

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

  • Peter Bloxham to lead review of the Special Administration Regime for Investment Banks

    The Treasury has today announced the appointment of Peter Bloxham to review the special administration regime for investment banks (SAR).

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

  • Private Ryan Wrathall dies in Basra

    It is with great regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Private Ryan Wrathall in Basra, Iraq, yesterday, Thursday 12 February 2009.

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  • Tell us about the Business in You

    Business in You is the government's campaign to drive business growth in the UK.

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

  • Ten institutions on track to become universities

    This will lead to the single biggest creation of universities since 1992. It follows the Government’s announcement in June that red tape barring…

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

  • Key milestone for smart meters rollout

    Plans for the installation of smart meters for millions of homes and businesses in Great Britain took a step forward today with the publication…

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

  • Secretary of State meets Canadian Trade Minister

    The Government is committed to trade talks with Canada which could bring economic benefits worth an estimated £400m to the UK, the Secretary of State for Scotland said during a visit to Canada.

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

  • Tougher welfare controls for live animal exports

    Exports of live animals through the port of Ramsgate will face tougher welfare checks, Food and Farming Minister David Heath announced today…

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

  • New funding to accelerate benefits of open data

    £8 million of new investment will help public bodies release data so that companies can develop commercial opportunities.

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

  • Private sector job gains outstrip loss of public sector posts

    An extra 627,000 people are working in the private sector compared to a year ago.

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

  • Britain, Brunei and Beyond: Developing our Education Partnerships

    Minister of State Swire's keynote speech at the MoU signing ceremony between the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei and Oxford University.

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

  • Immigration rules: statement of changes from 13 December 2012

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 12 December 2012 by Mark Harper and House of Lords by Lord Taylor…

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

  • Home Secretary speech on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'

    Speech given by Rt Hon Theresa May MP on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'. The speech was delivered on 12 December 2012.

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