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  • Helping Afghans build their future

    Having cleared the Taliban out of Helmand's 'Red Wedge', British soldiers are now working with military and civilian stabilisation experts to help the locals build their future. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • First round of bidding for regional growth fund comes to a close

    The fund is designed to encourage enterprise, growth and jobs in the private sector and support regions that are dependent on the public sector…

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

  • Ministers in Brighton to see fight against unemployment in action

    Mr Hayes and Mr Grayling’s departments, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department for Work and Pensions respectively…

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

  • Grayling and Hayes – Skills are the antidote to unemployment trap

    BIS and DWP are working closely together to introduce reforms that will free Jobcentre Plus and training providers from unnecessary bureaucracy…

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

  • Employers value part-time study

    Around a third of employers said that their views of part time study have improved based on the experience of their employees. The Futuretrack…

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

  • Manufacturing summit held to grow UK industry

    While the UK is a world leader in making high-tech products and the latest figures show that manufacturing growth has reached a 16-year high…

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

  • Biotechnology and Composites industries get training boost from National Skills Academy

    The Academy, which will form part of the National Skills Academy for Process Industries, will receive up to £1.98m of funding over 3 years, …

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

  • Police funding: Nick Herbert's speech to City Forum

    Nick Herbert, Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice, gave this speech to City Forum on Tuesday 25 January 2011.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 25 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Control orders, BSkyB, economy and misc.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 25 January 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: GDP figures, Sky and misc.

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

  • Making neighbourhood planning work

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Planning is more than a job: it is a vocation. It helps people articulate…

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

  • UK-based designers highlight British innovation

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, French designer Sebastien Noel and German designers Conny Freyer and Eva Rucki discuss the unique attributes of the UK design industry that have allowed their business to flourish.

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

  • British trade mission to visit Algiers

    The largest British trade delegation for several years arrives in Algiers on 23 January. The delegation will meet members of the Algerian business community & public officials to explore opportunities for partnership.

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

  • Lord Brittan speech: how can the UK lead the completion of the EU’s Single Market

    Thank you to Business for New Europe for arranging an event on this important topic and in particular for arranging such a distinguished panel…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech at the opening of the Bridgwater College Energy Centre

    It is a pleasure to be invited here today to open the Energy Centre at Bridgwater College. The transition to a low carbon economy presents …

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

  • Proposals on liabilities for nuclear operators published

    Seven-fold increase in liability for nuclear sites announced Nuclear operators will be expected to take on liability of €1.2 billion for …

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

  • Agricultural revolution needed to fight food shortages

    There is a role for governments, the private sector and consumers to play in the entire food system in achieving future food security.

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

  • Student consultation closes on 31 January

    As a public consultation on reforming the system for allowing people to study in the UK draws to a close, the government has today called on people to make their views heard.

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

  • Have your say on student visa reform

    The Government has today called on people to take this opportunity to make their views heard on student visa reform.

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

  • Owen Paterson meets Declan Kelly in Belfast

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson meets US Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Declan Kelly, who visited Belfast today.

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