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  • Critically endangered tansy beetle re-discovered at Woodwalton Fen NNR after a 40 year absence

    The rare and visually stunning iridescent green tansy beetle (Chrysolina graminis) – was believed to have one last remaining stronghold in the UK on a 30km stretch of the banks of the river Ouse in York.

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  • UK Commission for Employment and Skills calls for employers to act now to help avert 'skills crisis'

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) calls for employers to do more to help young people into work, following new findings from HSBC and the Prince's Trust.

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  • Rosetta arrives at comet destination

    Europe’s Rosetta has today become the first spacecraft to rendezvous with a comet, opening a new chapter in Solar System exploration.

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

  • Rail: long term economic plan

    Speech about the infrastructure, innovation and the skills needed for a world class rail industry, given at the Rail Innovation Awards.

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

  • Chancellor on developing FinTech

    Chancellor's speech at the launch of the new trade body for FinTech, 'Innovate Finance'.

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

  • Improved help for the financially vulnerable targeted

    Plans to increase the minimum debt which can trigger bankruptcy proceedings and improve the low cost debt relief system are being considered by the government.

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  • Press freedom boosted by new 'right to report'

    New law now allows press and public to film, tweet and blog town halls.

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

  • Plans for tough new energy market manipulation penalties

    New laws would give UK energy regulators new powers to prosecute people suspected of abusing the energy market.

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

  • "Let us be absolutely clear. It is the continuing Separatist violence that is responsible for the worsening humanitarian situation"

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Meeting on Ukraine – 5 August 2014

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

  • Chevening applications process for 2015/16 now open

    The competition for 2015/16 Chevening Scholarships in Namibia opened on 1 August 2014 and closes on 15 November 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the situation in Gaza

    Our objective is to maintain a ceasefire allowing meaningful negotiations leading to a sustainable solution that will allow Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace and security

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

  • PM letter to Baroness Warsi

    A letter from the Prime Minister in response to Baroness Warsi’s decision to stand down.

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

  • New technical schools provide job boost for young people

    Top employers including Jaguar Land Rover, Hitachi, Dyson and Kew Botanical Gardens back the new schools.

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

  • Jon Wilks calls Syrian citizens to apply for Chevening 2015/16.

    Jon Wilks,Special representative for Syria, announces the opening of 2015/16 Chevening Scholarship programme for Syrians.

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

  • Higher Right to Buy discounts and expert advice to help tenants become homeowners

    Council house tenants will now benefit from higher Right to Buy discounts, and be guided through the homebuying process.

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

  • UK industry supports Fukushima Dai-ichi decommissioning and clean-up

    The UK has supported Japan, since the accident at Fukushima Dai-ichi, through sharing our unique experience in nuclear decommissioning.

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

  • PM's words at St Symphorien cemetery

    David Cameron spoke at a commemorative event in St Symphorien cemetery to mark 100 years since Britain entered the First World War.

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

  • Joint statement by Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States on Libya

    The governments of France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States commend the convening of the Libya Council of Representatives as an important step towards putting Libya's democratic transition back o…

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

  • First World War Centenary: we will remember them

    Details of commemorative events to mark 100 years since Britain entered the First World War.

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

  • We will remember them

    UK military joins the nation as it marks the centenary of the First World War.

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