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  • IP attaché in Brazil appointed to support UK businesses

    Today, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced Sheila Alves as the new IP attache for Brazil at UK Trade and Investment’s Brazil Business…

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

  • Business leaders join Ministers to hail Olympic boost for UK economy

    Ministers today vowed to capitalise on the success of the Olympics by working with UK firms to realise an international business legacy that…

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will expand its support to the Syrian people and political opposition with an extra £5 million in non-lethal practical assistance.

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

  • UK Government welcomes appointment of Egypt's new leadership

    The UK Government has written to Egypt’s new leadership congratulating them on their appointments and setting out its commitment to working with them as they address the challenges ahead.

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

  • Army reservist provides Olympics security at Eton Dorney

    An Army reservist is one of a team of military personnel who has been carrying out personal, luggage and vehicle screening at Eton Dorney, one of the London 2012 Olympic venues.

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

  • British Business Embassy: new jobs and investment for UK advanced engineering excellence

    During the Olympic Games, Ministers are hosting the Global Investment Conference, launching the British Business Embassy and its series of Global Business Summits. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will give the keynote addre…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister announces new jobs and investment for UK advanced engineering excellence

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will today announce a series of deals by UK companies that will lead to hundreds of jobs in the engineering…

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

  • Changes to the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    As reform of Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) begins, Baroness Margaret Prosser has been appointed interim Chair.

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

  • Two new appointments to the HSE board

    Howard Shiplee and Sarah Veale have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board as non-executive directors.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at UKTI manufacturing conference

    The Deputy Prime Minister made a speech at a UKTI manufacturing conference on 10 August 2012.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister celebrates GB success with community champions

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has invited 12 guests to attend the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics on Sunday evening.

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

  • Food for the Olympians of the future

    In an exclusive interview with First News, the PM says he hopes to harness the attention around London 2012 to tackle global hunger and malnutrition.

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

  • Feltham lorry driver sent to prison for drivers' hours offences

    Driver sentenced to 8 months after pleading guilty to 79 offences of creating false records.

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  • Lance Corporal Matthew David Smith killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Matthew David Smith from the Corps of Royal Engineers was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 10 August 2012.

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  • Independent review into LIBOR publishes discussion paper

    Martin Wheatley launches discussion paper setting out initial proposals for reforming the current framework for setting and governing LIBOR.

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

  • Healthy babies are sweet thanks to powerful potatoes

    How biofortified sweet potatoes are keeping pregnant women and young children healthy in Kenya

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  • Tackling record deficit is helping to head off risk of repossession

    Government action to tackle the nation’s record deficit is giving hard working homeowners vital breathing space to get on top of bills and head…

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

  • Soldiers train for operations after Afghanistan

    A fresh focus is being put on fighting in metropolitan areas as the British Army prepares for operations beyond Afghanistan.

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

  • Princess Royal visits Olympics Maritime Security Force Dorset

    Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has taken time out from her busy schedule supporting London 2012 Olympic events nationwide to visit members of the Maritime Security Force who have been providing the safety net and protective screen around the Olympic sailing venue.

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

  • Top brands announce expansion plans at British Business Embassy retail, food and drink summit

    British firms announced substantial UK and overseas investment at the British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink summit in London today…

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