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  • Constituent parts of the UK and membership of the European Union

    The position of an independent Scotland in relation to the EU was examined in a speech today by Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire. Hugo Swire said Scotland “would have to apply to join the EU as a new state”

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

  • Foreign Office Minister has met Palestinian President to discuss the conflict in Gaza and southern Israel.

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: "We need an agreed ceasefire as soon as possible, and we stand strongly behind the Egyptian efforts to achieve this. The people of Gaza deserve a better future."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister has spoken about an independent Scotland in relation to the EU

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "The most likely scenario by far is that an independent Scotland would have to apply to join the EU as a new state."

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

  • The Foreign Secretary William Hague today met Algerian Foreign Minister Mr Medelci

    The Foreign Secretary: "The UK and Algeria are close partners and we are strengthening our countries’ ties across the board, from Government Ministries to our Parliaments."

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on reports of a bomb attack on a bus in Tel Aviv

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "If this was a terrorist attack we condemn it unreservedly. We are clear that terrorists must not be allowed to set the agenda."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement to end hostilities in Gaza and southern Israel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This ceasefire is an important step towards a lasting peace. The priority now must be to build on the ceasefire and to address the underlying causes of the conflict."

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio

    The Foreign Secretary: "Mayor Castro’s visit to London showcases the best of the transatlantic relationship. It has strengthened our ties with San Antonio, the US’s seventh largest city, and helped promote our mutual pr…

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

  • Delivering value for money and innovation in defence

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • £400 million boost to England's colleges

    £400 million will be spent at a number of English colleges to upgrade facilities and resources, with £110 million coming from the Government.

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

  • Association of Colleges annual conference 2012

    Vince Cable sets out how government will improve the status of FE colleges, provide funding to improve facilities and focus on apprenticeships and social mobility.

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

  • UK secures £1.2 billion package of space investment

    From satellite communications to Mars rovers and nuclear space batteries to weather satellites, the direction of Britain’s investment in European…

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

  • Government discusses new approach for EU funding

    The EU funds covered include the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Fund for Rural…

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

  • £400 million boost to England’s colleges

    The Government is investing £110 million, through the Skills Funding Agency, which will be more than matched with £302 million investment from…

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

  • Youth challenge to promote value of creative copyright

    MusicBiz is fronted by Newton Faulkner, the English singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique style of guitar playing. Highlighting…

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

  • Innovation to drive cuts in Carbon Capture and Storage costs

    The winners of an £20m competition for innovative projects to reduce the cost of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development were announced…

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

  • UK confirms position as leader in carbon markets

    The UK confirmed its global reputation as a centre for traded carbon markets today, as the UK’s first auction for Phase III allowances of the…

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

  • Renewal of Channel 3 and 5 licences "good news for viewers in Scotland"

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed the news Channel 3 and 5 are to have their licences renewed for another decade, subject to negotiations including levels of public service broadcasting.

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

  • Haiti and Cuba: Help for those hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy

    Britain will provide lifesaving support for the millions of people who were hit hardest in Haiti and Cuba

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

  • New jobs and global trade for Yorkshire after multi-million pound investment

    New multi-million pound investments in Yorkshire businesses will create jobs, open global business opportunities and help rebuild the nation…

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

  • Rogue haulage firms targeted in regional crackdown

    Haulage firms and truck drivers involved in organised crime are being targeted in a 12 month crackdown.

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