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"In a world of fierce competitiveness - a world where no-one is owed a living - we need to have a welfare system that the country can properly afford."
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Welfare, House of Lords reform, Scotland, education and tax were among the topics discussed at this press briefing.
Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a statement on 25 June 2012 to the House of Commons regarding the G20 summit.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated the Egyptian people for their commitment to the democratic process and electing a new President in this historic moment for Egypt.
Apprentice star gives top tips to over 1,000 new traders.
How Scottish law has influenced English law, especially since the start of devolution.
A Royal Marine who survived major brain tumour surgery and a Royal Navy student nurse, who is raising money for charity in honour of troops killed in Afghanistan, have carried the Olympic Flame for part of its journey throug…
The trade mission will be led by Lord Marland, Chairman of UK Trade & Investment’s Business Ambassadors’ Group, and includes UKTI Chief Executive…
The Green Genius - or ‘Greenius’ - contest will look for solutions to questions of food, water and energy security, such as how to keep bills…
Higher Apprenticeships enable the Government to drive economic growth by targeting specific sectors where advanced skills gaps have been identified…
This speech was delivered by Lynne Featherstone on 22 June 2012.
Britain will help millions of small farms to grow enough food to eat in the face of a changing climate that could hit harvests in years ahead.
An estimated 2.4 million households have difficulties meeting the costs of their water bills.…
The government starts the next phase of its commitment to improve public services by increasing choice and giving people control.
Owen Paterson MP Secretary of State for Northern Ireland welcomes Sinn Fein decision
Foreign Secretary William Hague met Joint UN-Arab League Special Envoy Kofi Annan in London to discuss the crisis in Syria.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke at a seminar on the Arms Trade Treaty organised by the British Red Cross.
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham spoke about the achievements of and prospects for the International Criminal Court at a conference marking its tenth anniversary.
Three serving and ex-serving members of the UK's Armed Forces will compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games sitting volleyball events it was announced yesterday.
Speech by Sir Nick Harvey, Minister for the Armed Forces.
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