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  • The use of private armed guards on board UK registered ships under exceptional circumstances to defend against piracy

    Interim guidance to shipping companies on the use of armed guards released.

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

  • Minister pledges to abolish 'digital apartheid'

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today pledged to end a ‘digital apartheid’ that has meant many social tenants in England are unable to get online…

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

  • New £125 million fund to boost UK advanced manufacturing supply chains

    A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today.

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

  • UK, US and Norway welcome negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan

    The Sudan Troika (UK, US and Norway) have welcomed discussions between Sudan and South Sudan on transitional financial arrangements and commercial oil fees.

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

  • New £125m fund to boost UK advanced manufacturing supply chains

    The Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative aims to help existing UK supply chains grow and achieve world class standards while encouraging…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister - £1 billion boost to Regional Growth Fund

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will visit the North West today where he will set out further details on the boost to fund, which will now …

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

  • UK passes £1bn fast start climate finance milestone

    06 December 2011 More than two thirds of £1.5bn “fast start” commitment allocated New projects announced to help the most vulnerable people…

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

  • Ministerial Written Statement: Government Olympic Executive (GOE) Quarterly Report, December 2011

    Tuesday 6 December 2011 **The Minister for Sport and the Olympics (Hugh Robertson): ** I am publishing today the Government Olympic Executive…

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

  • Stephen O'Brien: Making green growth a priority

    …Speech by Stephen O'Brien at the UN Global Compact event, looking at the role of the private sector in driving sustainable development.…

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

  • UK unites to stamp out battery cages

    The AHVLA will use ultra violet light to identify batches of eggs that were not laid in the new, more welfare friendly cages.

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

  • Criminal records regime scaled back

    Plans are on track to restore common sense to employment vetting processes while ensuring public protection, Lynne Featherstone announced.

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

  • The Welfare Revolution

    Speech by Lord Freud.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech at the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders UK event

    Secretary of State’s speech at the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders UK event.

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

  • Overhaul of headteachers' qualification to help train the next generation of great school leaders

    A new enhanced National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) will prepare prospective headteachers for the rigours of the job.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister North West jobs boost

    Two North West businesses have secured over £172 million of private sector and government investment from the Regional Growth Fund.

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

  • UBS and Bridge Academy win Big Society Award

    The UBS Bridge Academy partnership is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award

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

  • Government boost to UK life science industry

    A multi million pound package of support has been announced to support the UK's life sciences industry.

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

  • Government boost to world leading UK life science industry

    A multi million pound package of support - including a new £180 million fund to support the next brilliant medical breakthroughs - and the roll…

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

  • Backing for mutuals to enhance public services

    New support to help staff-led mutual organisations set up and spin out from the public sector has been unveiled.

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

  • The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games remain on time and within budget

    Additional investment in ceremonies; changes in security costs as a result of detailed planning

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