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  • Tourism strategy published

    Plan includes proposals on bank holidays, visas and tourism sector training. An action plan to help the British tourism industry achieve …

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

  • Chancellor appoints external member of Monetary Policy Committee

    Chancellor announces that Ben Broadbent has been appointed to succeed Andrew Sentance as external member on the Monetary Policy Committee.

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, at the BVCA Chairman’s Dinner

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Local Enterprise Partnerships meet to showcase plans for local growth

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister today hosted the first meeting of Local Enterprise Partnerships from across the country.

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

  • UK-US: An alliance for the future

    The UK-US alliance has the strength of ideas and values to thrive in the 21st century, Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald said today in Fulton, Missouri while marking the 65th anniversary of Winston Churchill's seminal address a…

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

  • New report shows resilient seaside towns can take new chance to grow

    Resilient small seaside resorts can seize the opportunity presented by local enterprise partnerships to transform economic growth along our …

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

  • Cable outlines agenda for growth

    At the Mansion House speech Vince Cable outlines the importance of putting growth at the heart of the government's work.

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

  • Body confidence campaign

    This speech was given by Lynne Feathersone at the Endangered Species International Summit at Royal Festival Hall in central London on 4 March 2011. This version is as written, not as spoken.

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

  • Chancellor announces £50m of superfast broadband funding

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the opening of bidding for £50 million of funding for superfast broadband roll-out in the UK.

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

  • Government strategy to take tourism to a ‘whole new level’

    The Government has today published its tourism strategy for the UK. The strategy looks to maximise economic opportunities presented by forthcoming events, from the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee to the Olympics and Common…

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

  • Lady Catherine Chisholm re-appointed to the National Museum for Science and Industry

    The Prime Minister has re-appointed Lady Catherine Chisholm as a Trustee of the National Museum of Science and Industry.

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

  • DFID Research: A farmer-friendly approach to preventing avian flu in Viet Nam

    Improved hygiene in poultry production can reduce the spread of avian flu and improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers

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  • Wolf Review proposes major reform of vocational education

    The Department has published Prof Alison Wolf's review of vocational education calling for a fresh approach to a range of qualifications.

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

  • Capitalisation guidance published to help councils deliver early savings

    To help councils deliver efficiency savings early through organisational restructuring, the Government is providing £300 million of flexibility…

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

  • Extra funding to help people with disabilities stay in their home

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has confirmed that despite the tough financial climate, £180m is being given to councils to help them fund home…

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

  • Olympic park legacy

    My colleague the Minister for Sport and the Olympics and I have today given our approval to the recommendation of the Olympic Park Legacy …

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

  • Mansion House Trade and Industry speech 2011

    Vince Cable outlines 3 key items in the government's growth strategy: free trade, deregulation and removing the barriers to investment.

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

  • Brussels Consular section closed 4 March

    Due to a general strike by public sector unions in Belgium, the British Consulate-General in Brussels will be closed on 4 March. British nationals requiring emergency assistance can contact Consular staff on + 32 (0)2 287 6248.

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

  • Business minister meets with Midlands local enterprise partnerships

    The minister met both the Leicester and Leicestershire local enterprise partnership and the Coventry and Warwickshire partnership, where he …

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

  • New 2050 simulation puts power in public hands

    How would you meet our energy demands and reduce carbon emissions by 2050? Build 50 new nuclear power stations? Build 20,000 onshore…

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