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  • BIS publishes Business Plan today

    All departments are today publishing Business Plans setting out the Coalition Government's priorities and key deliverables.

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

  • UK-China firms announce deals as Business Secretary opens trade talks

    Business Secretary Vince Cable opened three days of intensive trade talks between the UK and China in Beijing today, as UK and Chinese firms announced deals that will help to cement a partnership for growth between the two c…

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

  • Opportunities for British and Chinese businesses in science, research and innovation

    It is a pleasure to be here in China representing the United Kingdom. This is the largest ever Government-led business delegation to China. …

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

  • MOD's Business Plan published

    The MOD has, along with all other Government Departments, today published its Business Plan as part of the new Transparency Framework.

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

  • Space sector continues exceptional economic growth through the recession

    The report, ‘The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry,’ is the latest update of a biennial survey of British companies involved in the sector…

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

  • Business secretary welcomes Chinese recognition of Scotch Whisky

    Chinese recognise Scotch Whisky as whisky produced in Scotland, which industry experts estimate will increase sales by tens of millions of pounds a year.

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

  • Vince Cable signs multi-million pound export deal to China

    This deal and future business stemming from the agreement is valued at around £45 million to the British pig industry over the next five years.

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

  • PM's speech on Business Plans

    A transcript of speech on business plans given by the Prime Minister 8 November 2010.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Departmental Business Plans

    A Written Ministerial Statement on the publication of Departmental Business Plans published on Monday 8 November.

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

  • UK’s tax system has over 1000 reliefs

    There are over 1000 reliefs in the UK’s tax system the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has revealed today.

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

  • London councils summit 2010

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. I’m going to avoid all the obvious jokes about Guy Fawkes night. No corny…

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

  • University funding reforms will "promote social mobility"

    Higher education should be a right for all, not a privilege for the few, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said today in a podcast.

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

  • UK government sells right to operate first high speed railway

    Canadian consortium to run High Speed 1.

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

  • High Speed 1

    HS1 Limited sold to 'Borealis Infrastructure' and 'Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan'.

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

  • Baroness Hanham praises Kensington and Chelsea Social Councils' Big Society work

    Communities Minister Baroness Hanham recognises the important role the charity and voluntary sector play in motivating communities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's message for Diwali

    "I would like to wish all the Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities in Britain and around the world a very happy Diwali and prosperous year ahead".

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

  • Army chef honoured for outstanding work in Afghanistan patrol base

    A Royal Logistic Corps chef who volunteered to serve in a patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Food Services Warrant Officer Trophy 2010 for his outstanding work.

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

  • Immigration: Home Secretary's speech of 5 November 2010

    This speech was delivered on 5 November 2010. The speech is checked against delivery (content considered political has been removed).

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

  • Theresa May vows to restore public confidence in immigration system

    In first major speech on immigration, the Home Secretary has committed to shaking up government policy, managing numbers in the economy’s interest, and ensuring only the brightest and the best can come to the UK.

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

  • Prime Minister's message for Diwali

    The Prime Minister has sent his best wishes to all communities in Britain and around the world celebrating Diwali, the 'festival of lights'

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