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  • Official statistics on insolvencies in England and Wales for the period April to June 2014

    Official statistics on insolvencies in England and Wales for the period April to June 2014 are published today (29 July 2014) by the Insolvency Service.

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  • Foreign Secretary sends Eid al-Fitr message

    Foreign Secretary sends his best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid across the world.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Japan’s command of counter-piracy

    Japan has announced it will take command of an anti-piracy operation in the Northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.

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

  • Planning for unconventional oil and gas

    Written ministerial statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on planning for unconventional oil and gas.

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

  • Dragons’ Den investor Piers Linney joins Cabinet Office SME Panel

    Piers Linney, co-CEO of Outsourcery plc, has joined the Cabinet Office SME Panel, which advises on small and medium business issues.

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

  • Car clubs cash boost

    £500,000 to support car clubs Baroness Kramer announces.

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

  • Businesses get greater say on how regulation is enforced

    The Fresh Produce Consortium and the National Farmers’ Union have been selected to run reviews under Business Focus on Enforcement.

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

  • Outcome of the strategic environmental assessment

    Statement by Baroness Verma on the outcome of the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) which has been conducted for further onshore licensing.

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

  • New onshore licensing round opens

    Ministers today opened the bidding process for companies seeking licences to explore for onshore oil and gas, to help discover how the gas under our feet can help power our homes.

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

  • Foreign Secretary joins other ministers in call for extended ceasefire in Gaza

    Philip Hammond attended talks on 26 July with Laurent Fabius, John Kerry and other ministers from across Europe, Turkey and Qatar to discuss ongoing violence in Gaza

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

  • Scotland’s science and research community is a successful and valued part of the UK

    Universities, Science and Cities Minister sets outs how Scotland’s science and research community is a successful and valued part of the UK.

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

  • Dart Charge team come to Bluewater

    A new information stand about Dart Charge opens today (Friday 25 July) at Bluewater, the major shopping centre in Kent.

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  • ‘Five Treasuries’ conference concludes

    Conference involving the heads of the Australian, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and United Kingdom treasuries concluded earlier this week.

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

  • Mersey Gateway Bridge will be free to use for Halton residents, Chancellor announces

    The 100% discount scheme will allow the residents of Halton to use the New Mersey Gateway Bridge for free.

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

  • Commonwealth rail high value opportunities workshop

    How record investment in the UK's rail network will benefit Scotland and help UK firms compete for opportunities across the Commonwealth.

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

  • Toronto hackathon to target dementia challenges with innovative ideas

    Event will bring together prominent experts in dementia management and software design over 3 days.

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

  • British ministers comment on deaths at UN school

    Foreign and International Development Secretaries react to deaths at UNWRA school in Gaza.

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

  • Chancellor welcomes jobs boost for North East

    Chancellor welcomes the news that Virgin Money will create a further 200 jobs this year.

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

  • Justine Greening welcomes UN cross-border aid for Syria

    International Development Secretary responds to first UN cross-border aid convoy into Syria since new Security Council Resolution.

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

  • Government sells holding of Tier 1 Notes to Virgin Money

    Government has today (25 July 2014) sold its holding of Tier 1 Notes issued by Virgin Money.

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