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  • Reforms to intellectual property laws aim to boost growth

    Government responds to the Hargreaves Review.

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

  • Transcript: PM and Karzai press conference 20 July 2012

    PM: We are strengthening democracy and governance so that all Afghans can play their part in developing a more prosperous country.

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

  • Dounreay wins prestigious safety and environment awards

    Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL) has won important awards from one of the world’s foremost health and safety organisations for the second year running.

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  • Tackling road works disruption in Greater Manchester

    First permit scheme to reduce road works disruptions approved.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns explosion at Bourgas Airport, Bulgaria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the explosion on a bus carrying Israeli tourists at Bourgas airport in Bulgaria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by Russia and China's decision to veto Resolution on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Russia and China "have turned their back on the people of Syria in their darkest hour."

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Ramadan message

    William Hague sends warmest wishes to Muslims in Britain and across the world at the start of Ramadan.

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

  • Explanation of vote on draft Syria resolution vetoed by Russia and China

    By Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant, Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN

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

  • £3million award boosts growth in local high-tech company

    Mark Prisk also toured the factory and met a number of staff including electrical apprentice Bethany Rowell. Business and Enterprise Minister…

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

  • Investors in coastal areas to have their say on how regulation is enforced

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “The Government is keen to support the economic development of coastal communities and …

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

  • New power strengthens consumer credit protection

    The Government is to give the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) the power to suspend a consumer credit licence with immediate effect where there …

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

  • Wales set to get superfast broadband

    Scheme aims to deliver better broadband speeds to rural communities.

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

  • Enterprise zones website will help businesses grow

    New government micro site will showcase the many business benefits of locating in one of England’s 24 Enterprise Zones.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister praises British polar scientists ahead of Scott centenary

    Minister Henry Bellingham heralds the work of the scientists responsible for continuing Captain Scott's scientific legacy with their cutting edge research on the environment and climate change.

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

  • Enhancing the UK-South Africa relationship

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham is visiting South Africa to discuss a range of current foreign policy, trade and investment issues.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Lithuania

    Foreign Secretary William Hague made his first bilateral visit to the Republic of Lithuania on 17-18 July.

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

  • Expeditionary diplomacy in a turbulent world

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Annual Conference of Ambassadors in Vilnius.

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

  • ‘New era for film’ begins as BFI becomes national lead agency

    Transfer of Lottery responsibilities heralds increased funding for filmmakers.

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

  • New rules on bus and coach passenger rights

    Consultation about applying regulations aiming to ensure bus and coach passengers have similar legal protection as planes and trains.

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

  • Innovative new proposals for A14 corridor

    A major new road scheme is planned for the A14 corridor in Cambridgeshire to address congestion and capacity issues.

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