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  • Two stories to inspire you - case studies from Business is GREAT

    Great businesses don’t just stick to one plan, they refresh and renew them. Two companies tell their stories of growth.

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

  • Overnight improvements at M4 junction 18 near Bath

    Overnight work to maintain safe and reliable journeys on the M4 junction 18 slip roads and roundabout starts on the evening of Tuesday 20 May.

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  • The British Embassy Paris on social media

    Follow the news and activities of the British Embassy Paris and the British consulates in France.

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

  • Gambling protections and controls published

    Local authorities given more power to control the number of betting shops opening in their area.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 30 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) gave a summary of the Cabinet meeting and answered questions on Ukraine, policies affecting women and HS2.

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

  • Major improvements for roads in the north east

    The Highways Agency has a major programme of road improvements planned in the north east, with the region benefiting from over £500 million of investments to the road network beginning this year.

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  • Innovation and experimentation - a new approach to transforming skills

    UKCES today launched the Futures Programme, a new approach to targeting workforce development problems that are holding back growth.

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  • Manufacturing and growth hotspots targeted for extra business investment

    The government has today (30 April 2014) confirmed which parts of the UK have successfully won Assisted Area status.

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

  • UK Minister Mark Simmonds comes to Chongqing

    Mark Simmonds, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State in the UK Commonwealth Office, is in Chongqing today promoting the international climate change cooperation and cementing UK-Chongqing’s partnership in delivering a sustai…

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

  • Overnight resurfacing on A50 Catchems Corner slip road, Stoke-on-Trent

    The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing on the A50 westbound entry slip road at Catchems Corner, Stoke-on-Trent, from Monday 12 May.

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  • £600,000 boost for off-site skills

    Businesses in the off-site construction industry are invited to bid for up to £600,000 for skills research and development (R&D).

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  • Lighting repairs on A483 in Shropshire

    The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to replace lighting cables on the A483 in Pant, Shropshire, from Wednesday 6 May, lasting two weeks.

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  • Fines warning to drivers ignoring safety signs

    The Highways Agency is warning motorway drivers they are putting road workers’ lives at risk by ignoring safety signs and illegally using the hard shoulder to avoid congestion caused by accidents.

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  • FCO staff member shortlisted for Asian Women of Achievement Award

    Chetna Patel shortlisted in Young Achiever category at Asian Women of Achievement Awards.

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

  • "The Syrian people deserve peace and justice"

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Friends of Yemen meeting

    A successful transition in Yemen will require strong leadership and coordinated and generous international support.

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

  • 20 Years of Freedom - Britons receive South African National Awards

    Lord Richard Attenborough, Director of Cry Freedom, Lord Neil Kinnock and music promoter Jerry Dammers writer of song “Free Nelson Mandela”.

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

  • Chancellor says 'today's figures show that Britain is coming back'

    Chancellor reacts to GDP figures while visiting Ebbsfleet, the site of what will be the UK's first new Garden City in almost a century.

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

  • Inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders

    Tourism Minister: “hospitality apprenticeships is a win win situation for both young people and business”

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

  • Press Briefing afternoon 29 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on HS2, Royal Mail and the Ann Maguire murder.

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