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  • Andrew Mitchell: Beyond Aid

    Speech by the International Development Secretary at the Wellcome Trust looking at at a more holistic approach to development

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

  • Better information about lorry parking provision

    Lorry parking study published.

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

  • New measures announced to boost British business

    Government announces new measures to help small businesses grow and create jobs, export to new markets, secure finance and cut red tape.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organisation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Swiss-brokered deal between Russia and Georgia on customs and border issues, clearing the way for Russian accession to be approved by the World Trade Organisation.

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

  • Commonwealth: A force for good across the world

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell gave a speech to the Royal Over-Seas League on 10 November.

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

  • PM: Determined to trade our way to growth and jobs

    The measures include a £95 million investment from the Regional Growth Fund to benefit hundreds of small businesses. The funding will support…

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

  • New focus on business helps UK’s fight against poverty

    Britain will increase the amount of support it provides businesses in Africa to help break their dependence on aid

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

  • New toolkit launched to promote equality and fairness in the NHS

    All parts of the NHS can now work out how fairly they treat patients and employees in a systematic and robust way

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

  • Prime Minister's speech on exporting and growth

    "We need this to be a country where more people think 'I start my own business and I can sell to the world'."

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

  • PM launches business growth package for SMEs

    "British SMEs are already doing incredible things, but we urgently need more of them to follow that boldness."

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

  • SME exporting: the national challenge

    Stephen Green's speech at The National Challenge: SMEs Export for Growth event in London on Thursday 10 November 2011.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP article on shale gas for the Daily Telegraph

    Two months ago, an unlisted energy company released an initial estimate of UK shale gas reserves. Cue protesters picketing my department, and…

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

  • Government ends exploitation of Channel Islands VAT rules

    Government announces from 1 April 2012 Low Value Consignment Relief will no longer apply to goods sent to the UK from the Channel Islands.

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

  • Speech by David Gauke MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury to the Tax Journal Conference

    Speech by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the European Parliament

    The Deputy Prime Minister delivered a speech entitled 'Reform or Wither: A Vision for a Prosperous and Competitive Europe' in Brussels.

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

  • Review of charity law

    Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts is to lead a full review of the law relating to charities in England and Wales.

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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 National Business Awards

    Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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

  • Supporting Informed NHS Customers for Information Technology

    The Department of Health today announced a number of initiatives to support the NHS as an informed customer for IT

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

  • Lord Green gets down to business ahead of Commonwealth Business Forum

    Wrapping up his first day in Australia Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, put British expertise on show in Perth.

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

  • Rise in drug seizures shows agency tackling changing trafficking routes

    Seizures of class A drugs by the UK Border Agency are up as its officers respond to changing trafficking routes and techniques.

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