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  • Growth of the UK space sector

    Speech given at the Royal Aeronautical Society President’s Conference.

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

  • £30 million HS2 community and business support funds launched

    New grants to support communities and businesses near HS2.

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

  • Road maintenance works on A38 Glynn Valley

    Overnight road maintenance work, including resurfacing and drainage improvements, will take place on the A38 at Glynn Valley between the nights of Monday 20 and Friday 24 October and on the following week between the nights …

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  • Foreign Secretary speech on climate change

    During his visit to the US, the Foreign Secretary spoke about the need to tackle climate change "for the sake of our long-term security".

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

  • World Day against the Death Penalty 2014

    Since 2003, people all over the world have been making clear their opposition to Death Penalty

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

  • United Kingdom urges Guatemalan Congress to increase support for girls’ rights

    The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Sarah Dickson, joined a group of civil society organisations who visited Congress to demand action in favour of girls’ rights. The United Kingdom supports the initiative to increase the legal marriage age for girls to 18.…

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

  • Ebola update: Chief Medical Officer advice on UK screening

    A statement on the introduction of screening at UK travel destinations has been issued following advice from the Chief Medical Officer.

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

  • Camp Bastion troops say farewell to memorial wall

    British sailors, soldiers and airmen have conducted a poignant vigil to mark the return of Camp Bastion's memorial wall to the UK.

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

  • Energy Technology Showcase

    Speech given by Energy Minister Matthew Hancock at the British Embassy Energy Technology Showcase in Japan.

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

  • Tax bills

    A number of incorrect 2013-14 tax calculations (P800) and payable orders were issued to customers in a three-week period from 15 September.

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  • UK Trade Envoy Lord Puttnam visits Burma

    Lord Puttnam visited Burma to identify business opportunities for British companies and take part in high-level discussions on public policy and culture.

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

  • Multi-million pound fund to get hydrogen cars moving

    The arrival of hydrogen cars on UK roads is a step closer as the Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced up to £11 million of funding.

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

  • Be ‘aware and prepared’ for winter flood risks

    The Environment Agency is urging people across Leicestershire and Rutland to be ‘Aware and Prepared’ for winter flood risks in their area.

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  • £80 million boost for leasing finance as British Business Bank focuses on alternative lending for small business

    Shire Leasing has received an £80 million boost thanks to an investment by the British Business Bank and the private sector.

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

  • Business must keep up the momentum to reach 25% women on boards target - Cable

    Women representation on FTSE 100 boards continues to increase.

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

  • Helping everyone build a worthwhile pension pot: DWP consults on draft laws to remove restrictions on NEST

    Plans to help millions of British workers save more towards their pensions are set out in a consultation launched today (9 October 2014).

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

  • Government crackdown on illegal foreign registered vehicles

    Foreign registered vehicles on Britain’s roads illegally will be seized by police under plans unveiled today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

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

  • British Ambassador to Bulgaria on foreign policy in a less stable neighbourhood

    HMA Jonathan Allen delivered a speech at the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria about the British and Bulgarian foreign policy in a less predictable neighbourhood.

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

  • 2014 EU Taiwan Judicial Exchange Programme

    2014 EU Taiwan Judicial Exchange Programme to take place next week

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

  • Country roads: deadlier than you THINK!

    THINK! is launching a new campaign to warn drivers of the dangers of country roads.

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