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  • £292,000 boost for bioenergy entrepreneurs

    Seven British entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of £292,000 to spur on innovation in bioenergy.

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

  • Implementation of the Penfold Review

    Proposals to simplify the process of stopping up or diverting a highway will be announced in a consultation response today.

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

  • Government invests £120 million to boost health research

    Health Secretary invites researchers to help tackle the country’s biggest health challenges

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

  • £120 million investment for research to improve NHS services

    The Department has announced funding of £120 million for an open competition to research ways of improving NHS services.

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

  • Building a shared future for Northern Ireland

    Speech by Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, to the University of Ulster, Belfast.

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

  • Press Release: Geraint Jones appointed as reviewer for the Office For Fair Access

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, announced today that he is appointing Geraint Jones as the statutory reviewer for OFFA…

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

  • Press Release: New proposals to stand up for British pubs and prevent unfair practices

    Plans for pub industry adjudicator to help tackle unfair practices, including rents and the prices publicans pay for beer.

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

  • UK leads EU scheme to drive bioenergy innovation

    The UK has pledged up to £10million (€12.5M) to develop innovative bioenergy projects, in partnership with seven other EU countries.

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

  • Government to cut back on red tape for community entertainment

    Community groups are to be set free from red tape.

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

  • Nick Hurd responds to Sir Stephen Bubb's letter on the Big Society

    Nick Hurd has written an open letter to Sir Stephen Bubb of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 8 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Uprating Bill, elderly care costs and Northern Ireland in this briefing session.

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

  • 2013 should be ‘year of peace’ for people in the Middle East

    Foreign Secretary says 2013 offers new opportunities to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by negotiation, he reaffirms UK’s support for a political transition in Syria.

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

  • Minister “dismayed” at verdict in Bahraini activists’ appeal

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt, has called on Bahrain to guarantee its citizens’ fundamental liberties.

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

  • Cutting back red tape for community entertainment

    Village halls, schools, community centres and pubs among those due to benefit under new rules.

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

  • David Cameron and Nick Clegg press conference: launch of Mid-Term Review

    "For Britain to be a success, we need to take the tough decisions that will enable us to compete and thrive."

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

  • New chair of the Covent Garden Market Authority appointed

    Pam Alexander, OBE has been appointed as Chair of the Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) from 1 February 2013 to 31 January 2016.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned by conflict in Burma

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP expressed dismay today at the ongoing violence in Kachin state in Burma.

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

  • Ministers urge progress between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway say that Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan must seize the opportunity for peace now.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses progress in Somalia with Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Somali Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam today.

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