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  • Government launches growth review

    The Chancellor, George Osborne and Business Secretary Vince Cable have announced a review of what all parts of Government are doing to create the best conditions for private sector growth.

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

  • CBI Manufacturing Dinner

    Introduction It is a real pleasure to be here this evening. Let me start by making it clear that this Government not only believes manufacturing…

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

  • Climate negotiations begin in Cancun

    The United Nations climate change negotiations get underway in Cancun, Mexico on 29th November, where UK negotiators are striving for progress on issues affecting developed and developing countries.

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

  • Emergency aid to Burma for Cyclone Giri

    The UK Government will give emergency food, water, sanitation and healthcare to more than a hundred thousand people in Burma as the full scale of destruction caused by Cyclone Giri has become clear.

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

  • PM: Benefits of 2018 World Cup in England would be felt around the globe

    Ahead of the FIFA vote to decide the World Cup hosts for 2018 and 2022 on 2 December, Prime Minister David Cameron has outlined why he believes a 2018 World Cup in England would be great for football players and fans alike.

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

  • Welcome for UK contribution for Kenya witness relocation fund

    The International Criminal Court is helping to relocate witnesses who may be at risk as a result of investigations into post-election violence in 2007-2008.

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

  • Afghan Army operation drives wedge through Taliban

    What has been described as the most significant operation conducted yet by the Afghan National Army (ANA) in Helmand has now concluded, driving a wedge through the heart of Taliban operations in Gereshk.

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

  • Airborne operation sees end of Taliban influence in Helmand village

    British soldiers and their partners in the Afghan National Police have re-established government control in an area of Helmand province previously under heavy Taliban influence following an operation which began with a helic…

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

  • RAF Tornados demonstrate their capabilities

    Since October last year, RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons have been flying over the landscape of Afghanistan providing support to troops on the ground. But it is not just awesome firepower that these fast jets can deliver.

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

  • Tank Regiment remembers past victories while in Helmand

    Members of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) have taken a short break from operations in Afghanistan to celebrate their main battle honour - Cambrai, and the first use of tanks en masse.

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

  • MOD completes review into women in close combat roles

    The Ministry of Defence review into the policy that excludes female members of the Armed Forces is to remain unchanged.

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

  • Growth, investments and job creation on the agenda at EU-Africa Summit

    Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham will represent the British Government at the third European Union-Africa Summit which takes place in Tripoli on 29 and 30 November.

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

  • Government launches Growth Review

    Building on the action already taken by Government and outlined in the paper, T__he path to strong, sustaina__b__le and __b__alanced growth,…

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

  • Skills Minister John Hayes Welcomes IBM Apprenticeship Scheme

    Information Technology is one of the many sectors set to benefit from the Government’s expanded apprenticeships programme. An extra £250m government…

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

  • Construction industry must undergo huge change to meet the low carbon challenge

    The Innovation and Growth Team (IGT), which is drawn from the construction industry, was tasked by the government to consider how the construction…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's statement on the first day of the UN Climate Change talks in Cancun

    Speaking on the first day of the UN Climate Change talks in Cancun, UK Climate Change and Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: …

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

  • £100m Transition Fund opens for applications

    A £100m Transition Fund supporting charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises affected by public spending cuts is open for applications.

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

  • Putting film in the spotlight

    Plans to create a more sustainable future for the British film industry were announced today by the Minister for Culture and the Creative Industries.

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

  • Putting film in the spotlight

    Plans to create a more sustainable future for the British film industry were announced today by Ed Vaizey.

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

  • The Future of the UK Film Industry

    **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY ** Today I want to set out our plans to build on the success of the British film industry. The industry has enjoyed…

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