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  • Red tape challenge kicks off

    Government gives you the chance to rip up some of the 21,000 rules and regulations that are getting in your way.

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

  • Vince Cable speech to British Chambers of Commerce

    Introduction Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event, and your very warm welcome. The Chambers of Commerce have played a key …

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

  • Foreign Office brings travel safety advice to the classroom

    Even in the current economic climate, young people still have a strong desire to see the world with almost half of 11-18 year olds considering taking a gap year abroad after leaving school or college.

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

  • Role of media in society

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne delivered a speech at the Academy of Journalism and Communication in Hanoi on 6 April during his visit to Vietnam.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack in southern Israel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterates that Hamas must halt these strikes immediately, and rein in other militant factions in Gaza.

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

  • Role of media in society

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne delivered a speech at the Academy of Journalism and Communication in Hanoi on 6 April during his visit to Vietnam.

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

  • Building growth in the low-carbon economy

    Minister of State for Trade and Investment Lord Green speaks about the UK's approach to developing a global low-carbon economy.

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

  • Love letters from the front line

    A new exhibition documents remarkable love letters sent by soldiers at war.

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

  • Review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs): letter from BIS to stakeholders

    Informed stakeholders and invited comments on progress on the review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs…

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  • The UK welcomes the preliminary results of the second round of the Presidential elections in Haiti

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington delivered the UK statement at the United Nations Security Council debate on Haiti.

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

  • Vince Cable Speech – British Chambers of Commerce

    Introduction Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event, and your very warm welcome. The Chambers of Commerce have played a key role…

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

  • Government approves new £6.08 minimum wage rate

    The following rates will come into effect on 1 October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; The rate for 18-20 …

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

  • Red Tape challenge kicks off

    The Red Tape challenge website will be launched today by the Prime Minister and Business Secretary Vince Cable. It will, for the first time,…

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

  • Minister visits Ivory Coast refugee camp

    A UK Government minister today saw for himself how the speed and scale of British aid is supporting the growing number of refugees from the Cote d’Ivoire who have fled the fear of violence in their homeland.

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

  • Guidance will end 'nonsensical' health and safety approach for police

    Nick Herbert says police officers should be trusted to make the right judgements.

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

  • Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, at the British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference, in London

    Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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

  • Welsh Office minister at Director of the Year Awards

    Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for WalesSpeech to IoD Wales Inaugural Director of the Year Awards at the Institute of Directors, London. Thursday 7th April 2011 Thank…

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

  • Kenneth Clarke appoints Queen's Counsel

    The Lord Chancellor Kenneth Clarke presided over the swearing in of this year's 120 Queen's Counsel (QC) and six Honorary Queen's Counsel.

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

  • Letter from the Prime Minister on cutting red tape

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written a letter to all government Ministers on the launch of the Red Tape Challenge and reducing the regulatory burden.

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

  • More than 600 academies are now open and even more schools offered chance to apply

    The Academies programme it being opened up to more schools in response to increasing demand from headteachers.

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