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  • Backing small business

    New government measures announced to help the 4.8 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK grow and boost enterprise across Britain.

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

  • 2010/11/01 - Air Power Middle East Conference

    Speech delivered by Under Secretary of State in Doha, Qatar on Monday 1 November 2010.

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

  • Shanghai Expo hailed as success for the UK

    Over 7 million people visited the UK Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, which finished this weekend.

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

  • New global plan to protect our natural environment

    Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman welcomed a new biodiversity agreement reached in Nagoya, Japan, which sets new targets to protect the world's natural environment.

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

  • Turkey travel advice - explosion in Istanbul

    There was an explosion in Taksim Square in central Istanbul on 31 October 2010.

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

  • Foreign Secretary describes the UK as "a firm friend of Lebanon" ahead of meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister.

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri today at the Houses of Parliament in London.

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

  • Governor of Helmand Province in Afghanistan visits the UK

    Gulabuddin Mangal, Governor of Helmand Province is taking part in a five day visit to the UK.

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

  • Poppy Appeal launched in Afghanistan

    The 90th Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was launched in the UK last week, focusing on its support for the injured, wounded and bereaved of Afghanistan. This weekend, the campaign kicked off in theatre.

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

  • HMS Ocean welcomed home after world wide deployment

    The jetty was packed with banner-waving families entertained by Her Majesty’s Royal Marine Band of Plymouth as the ship arrived. First off…

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

  • Iraq Historic Allegations Team starts work

    The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT), which will investigate allegations of abuse of Iraqi citizens by British Service personnel, has now started work, Minister for the Armed Forces Nick Harvey announced today.

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

  • New Chief of the Defence Staff and Permanent Secretary issue messages to UK defence staff

    Ursula Brennan, who formally took over as the MOD's new Permanent Under Secretary today and General Sir David Richards who formally assumed responsibility as new Chief of the Defence Staff on Friday 29 October 2010 have …

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

  • New appointees to UK Atomic Energy Authority

    The Secretary of State appointed Keith Burnett, Stephen McQuillan and Peter Jones as Non-Executive members of the Authority’s board for a 3 …

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

  • IPO invests £3m of in-year savings in business support

    Baroness Wilcox revealed the savings will fund projects to help companies develop new technologies and offer advice in developing their intellectual…

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

  • Cross government action to unleash enterprise and help small business

    These businesses will be vital to economic growth as they are at the heart of the economy, providing 60 per cent of jobs and half of GDP. But…

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

  • New leader of the Office for Civil Society

    Gareth Davies, the Director of Strategy Unit, has been appointed as the new Head of the Office for Civil Society.

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

  • Plans to open up government to small businesses

    Francis Maude has announced a series of measures to make it easier for small and medium sized enterprises to do business with government.

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

  • Journey through the afterlife

    Ancient Egyptian exhibition at the British Museum.

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

  • Home Secretary updates Parliament on airline bomb plot

    Theresa May has told the House of Commons that all aspects of air freight security will now be reviewed.

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

  • Yemen: Political dynamics and the international policy framework

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

  • Marine Management Organisation Chair Chris Parry steps down

    The Secretary of State has accepted the resignation of Chris Parry as Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).

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