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  • UK announces new climate programmes in Africa, South America and other vulnerable countries through the International Climate Fund

    Renewables power in Africa and sustainable farming in Colombia are two of the innovative programmes to be funded by the UK, Edward Davey announced…

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

  • John Hayes statement on nuclear power station life extensions

    Comment on EDF Energy's announcement of life extensions to Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B nuclear power stations

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

  • ‘Press needs to get on with developing a tough, independent self-regulatory body,’ says Maria Miller

    Culture Secretary chairs meeting with newspaper editors.

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

  • Young UK athletes compete in Brazil

    Students take part in exchange programme with 2016 Olympics hosts.

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

  • Forestry Commission Chair

    After serving a three year appointment as Chair of the Forestry Commission, Pamela Warhurst will step down at the end of the year. The position…

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

  • Francis Maude speech at IA12 - Cyber Security Strategy one year on

    Francis Maude spoke to the Information Assurance conference about the government's cyber security strategy, one year on.

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

  • NHS will have to admit to patient safety failures

    New contractual duty for commissioning contracts will drive more open NHS culture.

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

  • Top nurses announce new strategy to build culture of compassionate care across the NHS

    A new 3 year vision and strategy, aimed at building a culture of compassionate care for nursing, midwifery and care staff, has been launched.

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

  • Economy top of agenda at Business Advisory Group meeting

    The performance of the Welsh economy was the focal point of discussions of a group of representatives of Welsh businesses today.

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

  • Downing Street Christmas tree lights switched on

    Families with children who have life-limiting illnesses were among those who watched a special performance by X Factor finalists.

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

  • Scotland's first Prime Minister's Big Society Award winner: West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative

    West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative (WWHC) from South Lanarkshire, Glasgow, has become the first Scottish recipient of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 4 December 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) provided a readout of Cabinet discussions that morning. Cabinet discussed the Autumn Statement, growth agenda implementation, broadband and Chinese visas. There were also updates o…

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

  • Second meeting of London – Hong Kong RMB Forum

    The London-Hong Kong Forum to promote cooperation on development of international renminbi business convened for its second meeting.

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

  • HM Treasury hosts Renminbi Forum

    The second meeting of the London - Hong Kong Renminbi (RMB) Forum took place on 4 December in HM Treasury.

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

  • £1 billion extra funding for schools in England

    Investment will provide funding for new school places in areas experiencing the greatest pressures on places over the next two years.

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

  • Royal succession rules will be changed

    Final consent received from all the Commonwealth realms.

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

  • Children tell us: train staff so they don't need to use restraint

    Today the Office of the Children’s Rights Director has published a report called Children’s views on restraint.

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  • Winners of renewable heating scheme revealed

    44 social housing projects receive a share of £3.2 million to get renewable heating into the homes of over a thousand social housing tenants.

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

  • MOD helps small firms showcase defence innovation

    MOD held its first 'Marketplace' event today allowing small UK businesses to pitch ideas to some of the world's biggest defence companies.

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

  • MOD contracts safeguard hundreds of UK shipyard jobs

    Around 800 jobs in the UK maritime sector have been safeguarded after the MOD extended five maintenance contracts worth a total of £349m.

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